AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWinter Help: Minnesota has $111 million in energy assistance available, with eligible households able to receive up to $1,400 toward heating bills, shutoff prevention or furnace repairs. Apply at mn.gov/home or call 800-657-3710. Election Watch: President Barack Obama endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race. Meanwhile, a DFL complaint alleges an undisclosed group behind mailers targeting gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar violated campaign finance rules. Fraud Cases: The Minnesota Court of Appeals reinstated a jury’s guilty verdict against a Medicaid provider owner in a $7.2 million fraud case. Attorney General Keith Ellison also filed civil suits alleging two businesses and associates misused federal child-nutrition funds. Federal Courts: More than 170 former judges are urging dismissal of a Justice Department ethics complaint against Minnesota judges John Tunheim and Patrick Schiltz over comments about immigration enforcement. Sports: The Vikings stayed undefeated at 6-0 with a 16-10 win over Indianapolis, while the Timberwolves fell 127-125 in overtime despite Anthony Edwards’ 47 points.
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