Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushed back against the ever-growing fraud allegations levied against him in the disastrous aftermath of a viral video where an independent journalist cracked open a crucial part of the alleged Somali aid scheme.

"SBA is pausing annual funding to Minnesota while we investigate $430 million in suspected PPP fraud across the state," Kelly Loeffler said.

Minnesota-based YouTuber Nick Shirley said Somali migrants followed him while he filmed what he described as evidence of daycare fraud in Minnesota. Shirley posted video Friday showing multiple purported Somali-run daycare centers in Minnesota — including one that reportedly collected $4 million in taxpayer funds — that did not appear to have children present.

The amount of fraudulent billing in Minnesota’s Medicaid programs could be as high as $9 billion, Assistant United States Attorney

Abdi Daisane, who is not accused in the up to $9 billion web of alleged fraud, announced Christmas Eve that he plans to take another shot at the statehouse in the 2026 midterm elections.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan appears in video wearing hijab amid massive Somali fraud scandal that has rocked the state government and officials.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz bragged about making it easier for people to get into the child care business during last year’s vice presidential debate with JD Vance, awkward resurfaced footage shows — as the state’s Somali immigrant community has been accused of bilking millions of dollars in aid meant for day care centers.