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“For only $396,164 tax dollars a day, you can help support an imaginary child at a Somalian daycare center”.America got another wake up call. The alarm has sounded many times. Like the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. A mass migration of Democrats happened shortly thereafter. He got elected, and the threats continued until they got Charlie Kirk. That was a wake-up call for many, and again thousands of Democrats left their party.Now we get this explosive scandal with multiple nationalities of immigrants, but specifically the Somalis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

//The Wire//2300Z December 31, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: FINLAND SEIZES SHIP AFTER UNDERSEA CABLES CUT IN GULF OF FINLAND. SOMALI FRAUD SCANDAL CONTINUES TO GROW NATIONWIDE AS RESISTANCE EFFORTS BEGIN IN MINNEAPOLIS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Finland: Authorities seized a vessel that was suspected of deliberately dragging anchor over undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland. This morning, anomalies were detected by Elisa, a Finnish telecom provider which operates several undersea cables providing internet connectivity between Finland and Estonia. Shortly after the disturbance was noted, Finnish Naval forces dispatched a helicopter to patrol the area, which resulted in the discovery of the M/V *FITBURG* dragging her anchor while steaming through the area that the cable outage was reported in. Finland immediately boarded and seized the vessel, which remains in Finnish custody as the investigation into the anchor dragging incident continues.-HomeFront-Minnesota: Significant resistance has been noted among the Somali community of Minneapolis as the fraud situation becomes more public. A few Somali TikTokers harassing random citizens have been reported, and a general hostile tone has been noted throughout the city. Due to the rise of independent journalists investigating random businesses, Somali enclaves are now calling 911 on any non-Somali they see at their front door, and making the false claim that the person has a gun in order to elicit a police response.Washington D.C. - In response to the scale of the fraud on display in Minnesota, the federal Department of Health and Human Services has announced a halt of all Administration for Children and Families (ACF) payments made to child care facilities in the state, until each child care facility can prove they actually exist and provide services.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In Minneapolis, the saga continues as the Nick Shirley story continues to gain traction. Officially, the State of Minnesota has stated that the "Learing Center" was actually shut down before Shirley's report. However, after this rhetoric was issued, the entire Somali community of the local area came out to make a grand show of the "Learing Center" actually being open. They brought random children to the facility to "prove" that the center was open, and made a big production out of the whole affair. Meanwhile, state-level officials have been on TV over the past few days urging the public that the facility has actually been closed for some time.Some Somalis, however, do understand the stakes in Minneapolis. Overnight, a break-in was reported at the Nokomis DayCare Center on Bloomington Avenue. The owners of the facility called an urgent press conference to address the situation, which several local media outlets flocked to this morning. The owners stated that the miscreants which conducted the daring heist only stole very specific items...all of the child enrollment records held by the daycare, as well as the checkbook that held all the financial data for the facility.The official story by the daycare owners is that thieves broke in during the night...to steal paperwork. To even the casual observer, this is very clearly a "dog ate my homework" level of effort to conceal some sort of criminal enterprise.Additionally, at this same venue, a hole was discovered in the wall under an electrical panel. In the world of tradecraft, this is a classic sign....the remnants of a cash hide site. It is extremely common for cash obtained through illegal means to be stored inside a wall for safekeeping. When it comes time for the criminal to fly to coop, they break the drywall, scoop out the cash, and run for it. While this is completely speculative in this case, it's probably one of the easiest assessments to make as this tactic is widely used throughout the third world (though

#399"Half trash compactor, half empty."Roundtable2025.07.24Ellen's back for a serendipitously in-sync pair of metacognition-rich roundtable topics. In this episode, Lydia shares a chapter from one of her favorite books and tries to explain ganache while Stephen laments how easy it is to duct tape on features instead of solving problems. Together they discover four brains are better than one when it comes to figuring out how to get out of your head. Composting0:09:56Lydia SymchychMisc.Writing Down the Bones - Natalie GoldbergBonbon - WikipediaThe Croissant Express diner mentioned in the book, formerly located on the corner of the Uptown Theater building.Overdesigning0:36:00Stephen McGregorGame DesignMuralMirovia. "Writing at Night: Lewis Carroll, John Milton, and Me" by Mike Mason. https://www.mikemasonbooks.com/writing-at-night-lewis-carroll-john-milton-and-me/

Susan Chilcote-Wade Originally from Michigan, I received a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theater and Dance. In 1982 fresh from college, I was one of 7 original members of the New Dance Ensemble, a post-modern repertory dance company in Minneapolis, and in '89 joined the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company in San Francisco. Those were amazing formative years and deep in my matrix.Dovetailing dancing was my bodywork practice including Therapeutic and Deep Tissue Massage, Trager, Feldenkrais and Pilates. I loved these beautiful careers and feel they inform me to this day. Family life, with its magical worlds and learning adventures was packing creative energy for all of us. Over the course of our kids lives, I volunteered in the schools, doing arts and crafts and running events with other dedicated parents.During that time I joined the team of amazing artisans at the Renaissance Institute, which runs the booth called Past Times Garden within the Northern California Renaissance Faire. It was there I created the Venetian Mask Painting Workshop, which became a popular activity during faire. I have always been interested in paper Mache, creating objects and creatures, so working faire was a perfect blend of teaching and creating.A decade ago, through local workshops and online learning, I discovered a fresh love for painting with Beeswax! That was a life changer! Seeking a way to blend my new found visual art with my movement and bodywork background, meant a steep learning curve into visual art. While the language of art and performing arts is similar, they are very different and skills don't exactly translate, so I steep myself in continual learning everyday.I love working with Encaustic wax, the aroma alone is amazing. Using heat guns, irons and torches to move and fuse the layers, is part of the fun and interesting challenges that working with molten wax offers. It can take many different forms, layers, textures and luminocity. I'm able to integrate the life drawing I love, collage, photography, and the world of botanical arts of cyanotype and eco printing. It all works together so well and keeps me pushing forward.Thank you for your interest, I'm so happy to share my artwork with you. I'm on Instagram: @susanchilcotwade. Feel free to contact me here for purchases, questions, and comments. susan@susanchilcote-wade.com; and you've found me on the web at www.susanchilcote-wade.com

This has been a busy year in science, from government budget cuts and policy changes affecting research, to the record rise of renewables, to the surge in AI, and everything in between.Science journalists Sophie Bushwick and Maggie Koerth join Host Ira Flatow to unpack some of the year's top stories, and some you might have missed.Guests:Sophie Bushwick is a freelance science journalist and editor based in New York.Maggie Koerth is climate and weather editor for CNN, based in Minneapolis.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

It's Witness Wednesday! On today's episode, Todd Friel engages everyday people on the street in downtown Minneapolis. Touching on issues like morality, sin, and the afterlife, Todd challenges each of the people he meets to examine their soul in light of the God that created them. Pointing them continually to the gospel, he leaves them with hope of a savior in Christ. Segment 1 • Jordan flat-out rejects God, heaven, and hell, calling it all a big fairy-tale. • Admits he'd have a "box seat with Hitler" in hell, showing zero concern for his soul. • Jordan listens as Todd presents design/creator logic, but shrugs it off. Segment 2 • Lindsey claims she's going to heaven because she's “good,” even after confessing to sin. • She believes God forgives “little things” but draws the line at serious crimes. • When reminded that Jesus died for sins, she pivots. Segment 3 • Erin knows Christian doctrine from Catholic school but admits to rarely reading the Bible. • Compares her spiritual walk to ignoring a boyfriend's love letters. • Struggles with the idea of “begging” for mercy but concedes the logic when it's likened to pleading for forgiveness in a broken relationship. Segment 4 • Garrett proudly wears a tattoo of “Agape” (God's love) and articulates core gospel truth clearly. • Shares how drugs and partying failed to satisfy. • When pressed, he affirms he didn't believe just to make life better—but to be saved from “the wrath that is to come.” ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

AG Pam Bondi raced to twitter last night to take credit for the Minneapolis Somali bust. There's one problem, she had nothing to do with it. It was all thanks to a 23-year old citizen journalist named Nick Shirley who did an hour long expose. It turns out now, it's more than just Minneapolis that has the Somali fraud -- yet another citizen journalist uncovered more fraud in a whole new city. And on the foreign policy side, Ukraine's Zelensky is reportedly pressuring Trump to send troops to Ukraine. Wow!Guest: Stephen Gardner - Host, The Stephen Gardner ShowSponsor:My PillowWww.mypillow.com/JohnPromo code 'john' will get you a max savings of up to 66% off all items!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An ICE sweep of Minneapolis and St. Paul in late summer opened the door to illegal alien fraud by exposing half of the immigrants interviewed by agents are in America ILLEGALLY. Why are democrats so insistent on defending foreigners who act illegally to then swindle us out of welfare funds? Ex MSNBC hack Tiffany Cross sparks a heated conversation that exposes the left's FEELINGS based agenda. A new Tim Walz parody political ad should embarrass all democrats.

The Trump administration freezes all federal money for daycares in Minnesota and demands receipts and accountability from Governor Tim Walz after YouTuber Nick Shirley's viral video investigation into rampant daycare fraud in Minneapolis. Citizen journalists fan out across America to do the media's job and uncover other suspicious Somali daycare operations in Seattle and Philadelphia. Conservatives push back STRONGLY against ridiculous racism allegations and stand up for what is right: The Truth.

Republicans are good at talking but not so good at doing. It’s beyond time to start arresting Democrats for trying to overthrow a duly elected president. Not to mention the billions of dollars in fraud they’ve committed. On today’s show is Minneapolis talk radio host Jon Justice, Fox columnist Liz Peek, Save Indiana Heritage’s Nathan Roberts, WRVA radio host Jeff Stein and Iowa gubernatorial candidate Brad Sherman. Call Todd’s show live on-air 12P-3P ET at 901-260-5926.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota amid accusations of fraud.Jim O'Neill is Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services. He announced in a social media post that the move is in response to, “blatant fraud that appears to be rampant in Minnesota and across the country.”Gov. Tim Walz's office called the move “a transparent attempt to politicize the issue to hurt Minnesotans and defund government programs that help people.”Minnesota workers gain new benefits around breaks, wages and leave policies starting this week. New laws spell out that employees are entitled to a rest break of 15 minutes or enough time to seek out the nearest convenient restroom for every four hours worked. And they'll have a 30-minute window for a meal break for every six consecutive hours they work. That's different than the “adequate time” standard currently on the books.People who make minimum wage will see a slight bump in pay after an adjustment for inflation. Statewide, the hourly wage will tick up to $11.41 per hour. Workers inside Minneapolis and St. Paul city limits have even higher minimum wages because of rules that call for increases in 2026.More Minnesota workers also qualify for paid family and medical leave starting the first of the year.And the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has given the green light to additional mineral exploration near Ely, just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.Go deeper with the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.These new laws take effect in Minnesota as 2026 arrivesTrump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemesMinnesota DNR approves mining exploration plan just outside the Boundary WatersSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

The world is ringing in the New Year. A year after a New Year's Day bombing attack on Bourbon Street in Louisiana that killed more than a dozen people...security will be tight around New Orleans festivities. A Minneapolis day care center was vandalized over claims of fraud in the Somali community...which were echoed by the Trump Administration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the DHS launching a door to door search for illegal immigrants accused of fraud sites in Minneapolis, Jake Paul breaking his silence on Anthony Joshua's shocking car crash in Nigeria, and the TPUSA AV guy who was caught pulling the SD cards from the cameras behind Charlie right after the hit.

“All I can think of, is this movie doesn't know what it's doing…” - Eric On our final episode of the year, we're joining Jamie Lee Curtis and David Copperfield aboard the… Terror Train! Is this one of the better New Year's Eve-set horror movies or… not so much? How incredible is Jamie Lee, even in this level of horror dreck? Is Hart Bochner's character diddling dead bodies? Is renting a party train a feasible means of entertainment these days? And why are they dressed up for Halloween on New Year's Eve? PLUS: Way, way too much close-up magic here, folks!  Terror Train stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Johnson, Hart Bochner, Derek McKinnon, Sandee Currie, Timothy Webber, Anthony Sherwood, Vanity, Joy Boushel, and David Copperfield as The Magician; directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Don't miss us next year on the road when we hit Los Angeles (2/22), Minneapolis (3/20) and Chicago (3/22) this winter. Click through to get your

As seen on Gutfeld!, guest host Kat Timpf breaks down the latest news surrounding the massive fraud taking place in Minnesota "daycare" centers. Kat says weaponized empathy from the media and politicians is what allowed massive fraud of this scale to take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump confirms the first known U.S. strike on Venezuela. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the significant escalation and discuss Congress's priorities when lawmakers return to Washington. The Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations of fraud in childcare centers in Minneapolis. Newly released data from the CDC shows surging flu infections across the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Over the weekend, a citizen journalist named Nick Shirley blew the lid off what could be the biggest fraud in U.S. history. He went to Minneapolis to investigate the daycare centers being run by the Somalis. There was one problem -- every single one he went to was vacant! If they are stealing government funds to the tune of a reported $9 Billion dollars, what else are they stealing!? This needs to be handled immediately!Guest: Mike Lindell - Leading GOP Candidate for Minnesota GovSponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BREAKING: Federal agents have been dispatched to Minnesota amid the fraud scandals involving medical offices and childcare facilities under Governor Tim Walz's watch. The Sekulow team discusses Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem sending agents to more than 30 sites in Minneapolis, FBI Director Kash Patel's comments on the fraud, calls for Gov. Walz's resignation, the Trump Administration's response, the ACLJ's legal work – and much more.

 Citizen journalists - including Scott Presler - uncover a provision in Minnesota's election law that allows voters to "vouch for" as many as 8 other voters on election day, which enables those "vouchees" to vote. All they need is a driver's license or learner's permit. Hmmmm. The speaker of the Minnesota house lists 6 things Governor Tim Walz must do. A citizen journalist calls the number for Somalian-owned "Sweet Angel Child Care" in Minneapolis and you'll never guess who answers on the other end.

This week, the Trump administration dispatched federal officers to Minnesota amid concerns over fraud. The deployment comes after a right-wing influencer posted a video claiming, without proof, that daycare centers operated by Somali residents in Minneapolis had misappropriated more than $100 million. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Jeff Meitrodt of the Minnesota Star Tribune. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. He discusses an Inside Radio article about him highlighting his strong engagement with Millennials and Gen Z. Curtis breaks down how his unique approach resonates with younger audiences, encouraging listeners to call in and share their thoughts on why they connect with him. He also touches on Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's upcoming inauguration on New Year's Day, noting the challenges Mamdani is facing in filling spots for his administration.  Curtis takes your calls! He discusses both his own connection with younger generations and Mamdani's struggles in forming his team with callers. Curtis Sliwa is filling in for Mark Simone, bringing a different vibe to the show. Meanwhile, a major fraud center in Minneapolis has been shut down, with the FBI increasing its involvement. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under growing pressure, possibly due to a scandal. Ilhan Omar is facing an investigation over how her net worth reportedly grew from $0 to over $30 million in just one year. There's a lot of speculation about her and the Somali community, with some people questioning whether they truly understand the situation or are just making assumptions. Curtis takes your calls! He discusses the fraud in Minnesota and speculation about the Somali community with callers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Sliwa is filling in for Mark Simone, bringing a different vibe to the show. Meanwhile, a major fraud center in Minneapolis has been shut down, with the FBI increasing its involvement. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under growing pressure, possibly due to a scandal. Ilhan Omar is facing an investigation over how her net worth reportedly grew from $0 to over $30 million in just one year. There's a lot of speculation about her and the Somali community, with some people questioning whether they truly understand the situation or are just making assumptions. Curtis takes your calls! He discusses the fraud in Minnesota and speculation about the Somali community with callers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Sliwa is filling in for Mark Simone, bringing a different vibe to the show. Meanwhile, a major fraud center in Minneapolis has been shut down, with the FBI increasing its involvement. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under growing pressure, possibly due to a scandal. Ilhan Omar is facing an investigation over how her net worth reportedly grew from $0 to over $30 million in just one year. There's a lot of speculation about her and the Somali community, with some people questioning whether they truly understand the situation or are just making assumptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. He discusses an Inside Radio article about him highlighting his strong engagement with Millennials and Gen Z. Curtis breaks down how his unique approach resonates with younger audiences, encouraging listeners to call in and share their thoughts on why they connect with him. He also touches on Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's upcoming inauguration on New Year's Day, noting the challenges Mamdani is facing in filling spots for his administration.  Curtis takes your calls! He discusses both his own connection with younger generations and Mamdani's struggles in forming his team with callers. Curtis Sliwa is filling in for Mark Simone, bringing a different vibe to the show. Meanwhile, a major fraud center in Minneapolis has been shut down, with the FBI increasing its involvement. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under growing pressure, possibly due to a scandal. Ilhan Omar is facing an investigation over how her net worth reportedly grew from $0 to over $30 million in just one year. There's a lot of speculation about her and the Somali community, with some people questioning whether they truly understand the situation or are just making assumptions. Curtis takes your calls! He discusses the fraud in Minnesota and speculation about the Somali community with callers. 

Curtis Sliwa is filling in for Mark Simone, bringing a different vibe to the show. Meanwhile, a major fraud center in Minneapolis has been shut down, with the FBI increasing its involvement. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under growing pressure, possibly due to a scandal. Ilhan Omar is facing an investigation over how her net worth reportedly grew from $0 to over $30 million in just one year. There's a lot of speculation about her and the Somali community, with some people questioning whether they truly understand the situation or are just making assumptions. Curtis takes your calls! He discusses the fraud in Minnesota and speculation about the Somali community with callers. 

Curtis Sliwa is filling in for Mark Simone, bringing a different vibe to the show. Meanwhile, a major fraud center in Minneapolis has been shut down, with the FBI increasing its involvement. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under growing pressure, possibly due to a scandal. Ilhan Omar is facing an investigation over how her net worth reportedly grew from $0 to over $30 million in just one year. There's a lot of speculation about her and the Somali community, with some people questioning whether they truly understand the situation or are just making assumptions.

After the Minneapolis Meltdown The Detroit Lions walked out of Minneapolis with bruises and questions. The Minnesota Vikings exposed protection issues, timing issues, and game-management issues. It was hard to watch. On the latest episode of The Grey Area, the conversation turned fast from pain to purpose. This is the last week of the season. The Bears are next. The focus is whether anything learned in that loss will shape what happens now. Dan Campbell's words mattered. Right after the game he said the Lions “gotta make changes.” No hedging. No deflection. His Monday tone was calmer, but the message stood. Change is coming, and he has to be the agent of it. That echoes his raw line after the NFC title loss two seasons ago about “that might have been our shot.” Seasons in the NFL are fragile. Windows swing fast. What happens next decides whether that old line is a footnote or a warning. There was no comfort in the tape. Execution sagged. Play calling sputtered. The Vikings dictated terms. That adds weight to Week 18. Not for stats. For choices. Campbell's Crossroads: Play, Rest, or Recalibrate Grey wrestles with the final-week question. To play or not to play. The roster is banged up. The rhythm is off. The instinct to chase numbers gives way to a need to reset habits. The staff has to decide who benefits from snaps and who needs a seat. No simple answer, but clarity is required. Campbell already pushed past the usual coach-speak about “on to the next one.” He went straight to overhaul talk, with a game still left. That tells you where his head is. Numbers over narratives took a back seat. This week the lesson is bigger than the box score. The Lions need a cleaner plan and a cleaner identity before Chicago. That is the work. Fix the Offensive Line, Fix the Offense The priority is clear. The offensive line is job one. Find a center. Stack guard depth. Solve tackle. You can do that in one offseason. Other teams have done it with castoffs. If Brad Holmes and Campbell hit on those spots, a lot of what failed in Minnesota vanishes. Protection stabilizes the pass game. The run game breathes. Play calling opens up. Defense needs help too. All three levels. But without the line, you get what you just saw. The blueprint is attainable. The roster core can support quick repair. The front office has to execute. Temperature Check: Fans, Accountability, and the Bears Ahead Fans are angry. They should be. The team has traded on two years of success. Prices went up. Expectations followed. Then came the worst Lions performance in years, by execution and by design. That stings. The enemies list segment landed hard because accountability matters right now. Giving in to lesser angels is easy. The smarter move is to demand concrete fixes. The Detroit Lions still control their response. Beat the Bears with purpose. Then attack the line, the depth, and the defensive holes. Campbell opened the door to change. Now he has to walk through it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WqWARwBd_E #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #minneapolismeltdown #minnesotavikings #protectionissues #game-managementissues #dancampbell #week18 #chicagobears #playorrest #offensivelineoverhaul #findacenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prosecutions Coming”: Bondi Issues Damage-Control Statement As Somali-Linked Minneapolis Daycare Scandal Shocks Nation! Plus, US Carries Out First Acknowledged Land Strike Inside Venezuela

0:30 – Minnesota Fraud 37:30 - CPS School Board approves property tax hike 01:00:17 - Brandon Johnson changes tune on curfews for NYE 01:14:35 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel urges people to avoid the Loop and downtown for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:33:29 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon breaks down Brandon Johnson’s budget mess, fraud allegations in Minneapolis, and the future of Gov. Tim Walz 01:53:10 - Andy Poliakoff, Executive Director of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), applauds the Department of Transportation’s nationwide crackdown on commercial driver’s license mills and noncompliant training programs 02:11:46 - RIP White Eagle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Kamps is an Outreach and Housing Coordinator for the St. Paul Homeless Assistance Response Team. She joins Dan Cook to discuss St. Paul's approach to homeless encampments and how it differs from Minneapolis and other neighboring communities. They discuss how they support people experiencing homelessness in their community and if and when it's the right time to get someone help. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/report-concern/homeless-assistance-response-team

As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the stories that impacted Minnesotans most this year. The Annunciation Church and School community is working towards healing following a mass shooting. MPR News host Nina Moini talked with two Annunciation parents who are helping lead the community forward.2025 was also a difficult year for state lawmakers following the killings of House leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson explained how the tragedy is still impacting the legislature. And Minnesota saw an explosion of data center proposals this year. MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn broke down where things stand.Plus, Minneapolis was the center of reality TV this year. We're talking about Love is Blind! We heard from the only married couple from the show, Daniel and Taylor.

2025 brought many moments of grief and trauma for Minnesotans. That included the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis on Aug. 27. Harper Moyski,10, and Fletcher Merkel, 8, were killed. Twenty-eight others were injured. And hundreds of families now grappling with a very different reality. Kristen Neville and her fiancé Michael Burt together have five children who attend Annunciation. All five survived the mass shooting. Kristen and Michael have both taken on leadership roles in helping the Annunciation community move forward and they sat down to talk about those efforts with MPR News host Nina Moini.

Fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom— Number One— ICE has been attacked in every way possible—BUT their recruiting numbers have hit record highs in 2025—seems honest people don't care about the lies— Number Two— President Trump has kept his eye on Venezuela—and now reports a major drug hub has been hit inside the country, crippling the drug trade— Number Three— Let's continue to thank Nick Shirley for his fearless reporting on the massive fraud originating from the Somali community in Minneapolis—he had the courage to rip back the curtain—

Does Minneapolis need a big New Year's Eve party? Chad talks about that between a discussion about the worst times of year to be sick and our weekly visit with Jamie Yuccas.

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for December 29, 2025. 0:30 The Trump administration is making it clear that nothing is off the table — including student loans. After years of COVID-era pauses and repeated promises of mass loan forgiveness under Democrats, the Department of Education is restarting enforcement in a big way. Beginning January 7, 2026, borrowers who have been in default for at least 270 days will start receiving wage-garnishment notices, with up to 15% of their pay withheld after a mandatory 30-day warning period. This move is about restoring accountability after Washington trained millions of borrowers to believe student loans would never have to be repaid. Federal control of student lending exploded college costs, trapped borrowers in debt they can’t discharge through bankruptcy, and unfairly shifted the burden onto taxpayers — especially working-class Americans who paid their loans responsibly, chose cheaper schools, or skipped college entirely. Critics warn it could anger some young voters, but others see it as long-overdue fairness: if you borrowed the money, you repay it. The larger message is unmistakable — consequences are back, and the federal government may finally be stepping out of the student loan business altogether. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. The US struck a Venezuelan port over the weekend. The department of Justice says the suspect in the attempted bombings of both the Republican and Democratic National Headquarters in Washington D.C. on January 5th, 2021 has confessed. California has dropped its lawsuit against the Trump Administration for pulling funding from it's high speed train project. 12:30 Get Performlyte from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 An independent journalist’s reporting is putting a harsh spotlight on staggering incompetence and massive fraud inside Minnesota’s daycare subsidy system. YouTuber Nick Shirley released video showing dozens of state-funded daycare centers, primarily in Minneapolis’ Somali community, that are allegedly being paid to care for large numbers of children, in some cases as many as 95 per location, despite no children being visible on site. If accurate, the scale of the alleged fraud could total hundreds of millions of dollars. While some aspects of Shirley’s approach have drawn criticism for being overly sensational, the core reporting raises serious questions the state has yet to answer. Locked doors, blacked-out windows, and empty facilities don’t automatically prove wrongdoing, but the absence of clear evidence that these centers are operating as claimed is alarming. Compounding the issue is Governor Tim Walz’s shifting response — initially dismissing calls for scrutiny as racist, only for his office later to claim the state has been investigating the issue for years. The contradiction fuels concerns that political defensiveness, rather than transparency, has defined Minnesota’s handling of the situation. 16:00 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson tackle a timeless and uncomfortable question: do people ever really grow out of being bullies? Drawing from personal experience, the Mamas reflect on how bullying doesn’t always disappear with age — it often just changes form. From middle school hallways to college campuses and even retirement communities, the same cliques, cruelty, and power plays can resurface decades later. The conversation explores the difference between “mean girls” and true bullying, and how time and perspective can turn anger into compassion — especially for those who do the work to grow and evolve. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 Newly declassified documents confirm what many suspected about the 2022 FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago: even the FBI did not believe it had probable cause, but moved forward anyway under intense pressure from the Biden Justice Department. Agents raised concerns about the legality and optics of the raid, yet those objections were dismissed in a single-minded effort to “get Trump,” regardless of constitutional limits or institutional damage. 26:30 We Dig Deep into new data that challenges a long-standing talking point on the left about illegal immigrant crime. According to a New York Post column by Dr. John Lott Jr., Department of Homeland Security data shows that illegal immigrants make up roughly 14 percent of those incarcerated in New York—despite representing only a small fraction of the state’s population. That translates to conviction rates nearly three times higher than those of native New Yorkers, including serious violent and sexual offenses. Lax border enforcement sends a dangerous message that the law is optional—starting at the border and spreading everywhere else. Sanctuary policies shield criminals from ICE, driving up crime and forcing taxpayers to absorb massive costs for incarceration, healthcare, and welfare support. 32:00 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 32:30 Activist groups are calling on AT&T to cut ties with federal agencies like DHS, ICE, and Customs and Border Protection, as if enforcing immigration law is a moral crime. These pressure campaigns have real-world consequences. AT&T has worked with the federal government for decades and severing those contracts would likely cost American jobs with no effect on immigration enforcement itself. 36:00 New research links the decline of religious participation in the United States to a rise in what researchers call “deaths of despair,” including suicides, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related disease. According to a study published in the Journal of the European Economic Association, these troubling mortality trends began increasing in the early 1990s, following a measurable drop in faith and religious engagement. Practices tied to religion—such as prayer, meditation, moral reflection, and community worship—help strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, and a sense of meaning. When those practices fade, they are often replaced by substitutes that offer stimulation without purpose, distraction without fulfillment, or treatment without addressing the deeper spiritual void. Faith is more than preparation for the next life. It is a source of comfort, connection, and stability in this one, and that's a Bright Spot. 39:30 We break down Nancy Pelosi’s decision to tear up President Trump’s State of the Union address. The act was not merely a political jab at Trump, but a direct insult to the institution of the presidency, Congress, and the American people. 41:30 And we finish off with a record-breaking kiss under the mistletoe that will make you say, "Whoa!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Trump administration dispatched federal officers to Minnesota amid concerns over fraud. The deployment comes after a right-wing influencer posted a video claiming, without proof, that daycare centers operated by Somali residents in Minneapolis had misappropriated more than $100 million. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Jeff Meitrodt of the Minnesota Star Tribune. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This week, Cy is teetering on the edge and Chad prepares for Christmas up north. --- Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Chad Daniels (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThatChadDaniels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million streams of his 5 albums to date, his audio plays are in the 99th percentile in comedy and music on Pandora alone, averaging over 1MM per week. Chad's previous album, Footprints on the Moon was the most streamed comedy album of 2017, and he has 6 late-night appearances and a Comedy Central Half Hour under his belt. Cy Amundson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CyAmundson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) With appearances on Conan, Adam Devine's House Party, and Comedy Central's This is Not Happening, Cy Amundson is fast-proving himself in the world of standup comedy. After cutting his teeth at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, has since appeared on Family Guy and American Dad and as a host on ESPN's SportsCenter on Snapchat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the MikeForce Podcast, I break down one of the most disturbing cases of government corruption currently unfolding in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Independent journalist and YouTuber Nick Shirley identified 111 million dollars in alleged fraud in a single day tied to a network of daycare providers and healthcare centers operating within the Somali community. These schemes exploited local, state, and federal assistance programs funded by taxpayers and intended to support vulnerable families.What makes this case even more alarming is that multiple government agencies were reportedly aware of the abuse and yet enforcement and accountability have been minimal. Political incentives, bureaucratic paralysis, and fear of backlash have created an environment where corruption is allowed to continue unchecked.We discuss how this fraud was carried out, why oversight failed at every level, and how similar schemes are appearing across the country. We also address why ignoring corruption harms legitimate immigrant families, undermines public trust, and weakens the systems meant to help those truly in need.This conversation is not about race or religion. It is about accountability, the rule of law, and protecting taxpayers. Corruption cannot be ignored simply because it is politically inconvenient.Carnivault - The best freeze dried meat for prep or dinner. Use “MG10” to save!https://carnivault.comWastach Wagyu Beef Premium Meat Snacks "MG20" saves 20% off!https://wasatchwagyu.com Follow the underground https://patreon.com/mikeglover

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the ongoing investigation into alleged fraud within the Somali community in Minneapolis, President Trump's diplomatic efforts to address the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and the potential consequences for Hamas if they fail to disarm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A 23-year-old independent journalist exposes massive alleged fraud in Minnesota and racks up over 100M views while mainstream media stays silent. The PBD Podcast breaks down Nick Shirley's investigation, the political implications, and why legacy outlets refuse to cover one of the biggest viral stories in America.

When a 180-year old bur oak tree collapsed during a rainstorm, a couple in Minnesota made a new life for it. Plus: How many U.S. states have you visited? Join the AO community and create your own U.S. state tracker map here: https://www.atlasobscura.com/my-state-map   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's do or die for justice in Minnesota as independent journalist Nick Shirley's viral videos exposing rampant daycare and healthcare fraud blow up across America. The videos put the Trump administration on notice: Heads have to roll or else the American people will see MAGA as built on bullsh*t. Listen as we take you inside Nick's door-knocking in Minneapolis to find not a single "daycare" with children in it... just moments before the Somalis call the cops to report Nick for harassment and trespassing.

   President Trump says a peace deal will be in place soon or never in the Russia/Ukraine war.  We have the details on how close it is an what's holding it up after a summit with Trump and Zelenskyy in Florida.   You Tuber Nick Shirley is doing the job the mainstream media refuse to do uncovering fraud by Somalians in Minneapolis.  It's billions of dollars and over 100 million people have watched his videos.  This is bigger than just a story on fraud.   Union Station lights up blue and suddenly everyone in Missouri wants to love on the Royals.  Do you think the team remembers how poorly the Royals have been treated the past 18 months?   Gronk has a prediction on Travis Kelce's future you didn't see coming, we cover the NFL playoff picture for you and Mizzou fizzles out in the Gator Bowl.

[00:30] Fake Peace (21 minutes) After a phone call with Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Trump said Russia “wants to see Ukraine succeed.” This comes right after another brutal bombing of Kyiv by Russia. Meanwhile, ahead of a meeting with President Trump's team in Miami, Russia's lead negotiator is showing how serious he is about pursuing peace by posting pictures of his windsurfing experience. [22:00] Somali Fraudsters (18 minutes) Somali immigrants have bilked billions of dollars from U.S. taxpayers in fraud schemes in Minneapolis. Part of the scheme was set up by Somali Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who introduced legislation at the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns that enabled day-care centers and meal halls to take in millions of dollars' worth of government funding. [40:00] The Danger in Christmas (25 minutes)

This episode is presented by Create A Video – First it was massive "industrial scale fraud" announced by the US Attorney's office investigating Medicaid fraud by Somalis in Minneapolis. Now, it's day care and adult health care services in the same city. And a 23-year old YouTuber blew the lid off it over the weekend. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with creative director and brand strategist Katlyn Bishop (Monarch Collective) to talk about unlocking creativity in the Church, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how to communicate the gospel in a language the next generation actually understands. From Art Basel and Vous Church to The Brand Sunday and Target shelves, Katlyn shares how God moved her from the agency world into full–time Christian creative work—and why churches should be the most creative spaces on earth. Connect with Katlyn and her business, Monarch Collective, to potentially collaborate on projects: https://www.monarchco.studio/about More about us: -Learn more about youngadultstoday: www.youngadults.today  -Consider a Year End Gift to propel the ministry forward: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry": https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ -Join us for the FREE Digital Conference Wednesday, January 21st 11am on Zoom: www.youngadults.today/digital-conference -See you in Minneapolis this March 13-14th for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference -Limited Spots are available for our Coaching Communities launching February 16th: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities 

The puck drops Friday on the first of 29 games that will played in the 10-team World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, which is hosted in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The tournament will showcase the best players in the world under the age of 20. Games will be played at Grand Casino Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci.If you've got flight plans coming up, head's up — the next few days are expected to be extremely busy at the Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport.A reduction in federal funding has limited the ability of a local faith-based nonprofit to place refugees in the state. The Minnesota Council of Churches lost the majority of its funding after the Trump administration halted federal support for refugee resettlement last January.

Some say religion and politics don't mix. But they do in the lives of couple Marcia Zimmerman and Frank Hornstein.Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman is the senior rabbi at Temple Israel in Minneapolis.   Frank Hornstein served for 22 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing neighborhoods near downtown Minneapolis and Lake of the Isles before stepping down in early 2025.They have raised three children together and supported each other in their individual callings through more than four decades of marriage.MPR News host Angela Davis revisits Power Pairs conversations from 2025 this week, starting with a conversation about faith, politics and the importance of strong relationships — in marriage and community.Guests:Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman is the senior rabbi at Temple Israel in Minneapolis. Frank Hornstein served as a DFL representative from District 61A in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 22 years until deciding in 2024 not to seek reelection.Listen to all the conversations in our Power Pairs series.Do you know a 'Power Pair? Send us your suggestions.

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