Recently the U.S. DOJ has indicted over 70 individuals. I was wrong. I did not think the $250 million fraud case would ever be brought to court. The vast number of defendants are related to the head of the organization FEED OUR CHILDREN Ihram Mohamed. A large number are Somolian. According to the DOJ, the money found its way into the pockets of Sen Omar Feteh, as well as the DFL Caucus and other politicians. Money was also used to buy international trips, luxury cars and property in Turkey as well. You would think that $250 million from that program would have sent red flags everywhere. That must be why immigrants are so eager to get here. Play their cards right and they can become Millionaires in no time. Maybe King Tim could cut the budgets to build his new Castle and stop the Train to Duluth, which is already over budget and behind schedule, and nobody wants it. Well I guess the union workers want it.
Our hearts go out to the first responders who lost their lives this past week and our heartfelt thanks to those who continue to serve.
Randy Mavencamp
Maple Lake