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08/17/2026

5 INVESTIGATES has now uncovered multiple incomplete applications that were approved for a Minnesota Promise grant. Our Ryan Raiche found key questions went unanswered but they still got taxpayer-funded grants. And the state still hasn’t turned over more than a thousand applications from the Twin Cities, six months after we started asking for them.

08/16/2026

Looking into the affordable housing crisis in the Twin Cities, sky high development costs and what’s at stake for those most in need. Check out more coming soon from Eric Rasmussen on KSTP 5 Eyewitness News

08/11/2026

Three DFL candidates are racing to the finish on primary night in the 2nd Congressional district. This is Angie Craig’s seat — very much a swing district. Ryan Raiche is following all three.

08/10/2026

5 INVESTIGATES: The state gave a little known company $1.5 million to make parts to charge electric cars and create jobs. But Ryan Raiche found FlexForge LLC wasn’t even registered with the Secretary of State when they made their plea public money. And then they missed a key reporting deadline, but the money kept flowing. Click on the link in bio to watch his full investigation.

08/03/2026

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has touted his office’s record on prosecuting Medicaid fraudsters, saying he’s won more than $90 million in restitution and recoveries.

But when Kirsten Swanson asked him about the small fraction of that money that is paid back, the conversation took a turn.

07/19/2026

“If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you…”
But some legal experts tell that central tenet of our justice system may be abused by some high profile fraud defendants. Watch Eric’s full report on Monday at 6pm.

07/15/2026

5 INVESTIGATES: A nonprofit is getting paid up to $7 million of your tax dollars to vet businesses that apply for grants that you pay for. Wait until you see what they missed. 🔗 Full investigation in link in bio.

07/07/2026

5 INVESTIGATES has learned there are currently 436 open investigations into taxpayer-funded daycares in Minnesota. This figure includes the CCAP program, which has been under scrutiny since the Feds raided nine daycares around the Twin Cities earlier this year. learned about the open investigations during a recent story about the rollout of electronic attendance at daycares.

06/17/2026

In a wide-ranging interview with , Macalester College professor Ahmed Samatar offers context around why Somali-Americans make up a disproportionate number of people recently charged with fraud in Minnesota.
Watch the full interview on kstp.com

06/16/2026

A review of more than 100 federal fraud cases found 87% of those charged are of Somali descent. recently spoke with Macalester College professor Ahmed Samatar who offers critical context.

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