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Crop Insurance Fraud Charges Levied

Published November 3, 2026

Two North Dakota farmers are facing federal charges in an alleged crop insurance fraud scheme. A federal grand jury indicted Daniel Flaten and Derek Flaten on conspiracy and false statement charges. Prosecutors allege the two concealed actual crop production and…
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Walz Will Not Seek Third Term

Published January 5, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek a third term, saying he wants to focus on addressing challenges facing the state rather than running a political campaign. “Every minute that I spend defending my own political interests would…
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Vaden: Minnesota ‘in a Category by Itself’ on SNAP Fraud

Published December 19, 2025

Minnesota’s fraud scandal has made national headlines. It also has the attention of Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden. In an exclusive interview with the Red River Farm Network, Vaden said Minnesota is in a category by itself when it comes…
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Guilty Plea Entered in Grain Fraud Case

Published July 31, 2019

A 22-year old Leeds, North Dakota man pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a multi-million dollar case of fraud. Hunter Hanson allegedly defrauded farmers, grain elevators and grain brokers for more than $11 million. Hanson will be sentenced November…
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