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Ryan Raiche

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Investigative Reporter at @KSTP. Send story tips to [email protected]. RT's are not endorsements.

 Minneapolis, MN
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Some people have asked how to lookup the inspection grades for their child’s school bus. Here’s a step by step guide to see how your school stacks up.
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5 INVESTIGATES: State inspectors kept flagging these school buses as too dangerous to drive. But troopers kept catching them picking up kids anyways — at least 16 times. So, why weren’t charges ever filed? Full investigation drops this week.
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It’s official. Former Lakeville mayor Matt Little is the DFL nominee for Angie Craig’s congressional seat. He faces GOP nominee Eric Pratt in the general election.
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Matt Little has arrived to a rowdy crowd in Lakeville. The race for CD2 has not been called but his lead would be hard to overcome.
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Room just erupted here at the Matt Little party in Lakeville. Big lead with 67% of vote in.
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$1.5 million went to a business that wasn’t technically a business yet when they asked for money. Then they missed a key reporting deadline and the state basically said “all good”. Here’s more money. Full report: kstp.com/5-investigates/minn…
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Can you just let us have something plz
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With no offense to the great people of Minnesota, the 3M has to be the worst event on the PGA Tour -Open Championship hangover and the realization that majors are done for the year -truly awful golf course -terrible field -typically an uninspiring winner Just a really really tough week all around
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JUST IN: House Speaker Lisa Demuth demands records on Promise Act, following 5 INVESTIGATES report. "Those responsible for approving fraudulent grants and stonewalling the truth need to answer for their obstruction." kstp.com/5-investigates/stat…
State claws back grant money in $100 million Promise Act program after reporting from 5 INVESTIGATES

State claws back grant money in $100 million Promise Act program after reporting from 5 INVESTIGATES

State officials now admit errors in the vetting process that allowed at least two grants to go to businesses previously flagged by 5 INVESTIGATES.

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See you Monday
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5 INVESTIGATES is getting results. Following months of reporting, the state agency in charge of the $100 million Minnesota Promise Act is now clawing back some money that was awarded to businesses that should not have received your tax dollars. Full report coming Monday.
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We told you it was big. We didn’t tell you it was THIS big. Get your tickets now and give Scottie a Minnesota nice welcome at the 2026 3M Open: 3MOpen.com/spectators/ticket…
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Big news for Minnesota golf fans ⛳️ World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is officially set to tee it up at the 2026 3M Open! Don’t miss your chance to see one of the game’s best July 20-26 at TPC Twin Cities. 🎟️ s.3m.com/03qnp6ml
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After 4+ hours Feds just wrapped up the raid at Original Child Care. Came out with dozens of boxes and computers.
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Feds have been at this daycare center for more than four hours. Part sweeping fraud raids going on around Twin Cities.
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Just confirmed the legislative auditor has initiated an audit of the $100 million Minnesota Promise grant program. It's scheduled to be completed this fall. More to report tonight. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/…
Eligibility questions spark calls to suspend Minnesota’s $100 million ‘promise’ to small businesses

Eligibility questions spark calls to suspend Minnesota’s $100 million ‘promise’ to small businesses

5 INVESTIGATES found several Minnesota Promise grant recipients appear to be operating miles outside of eligible neighborhoods, and others that may not be operating at all.

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Received a new statement from DEED right before I went on the air. “We take your questions seriously… If we were to identify any misuse of funds, we would take immediate and appropriate action with our grantee to recover the funds.”
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5 INVESTIGATES found several Minnesota Promise grant recipients appear to be operating miles outside of eligible neighborhoods, and others that may not be operating at all. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/…
Eligibility questions spark calls to suspend Minnesota’s $100 million ‘promise’ to small businesses

Eligibility questions spark calls to suspend Minnesota’s $100 million ‘promise’ to small businesses

5 INVESTIGATES found several Minnesota Promise grant recipients appear to be operating miles outside of eligible neighborhoods, and others that may not be operating at all.

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I’ll see you Monday.
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5 INVESTIGATES discovered more red flags in the $100 million grant program intended for small businesses. It appears some should not have even qualified to get your tax dollars. Our Ryan Raiche went searching for answers. Watch his full report Monday.
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5 INVESTIGATES discovered more red flags in the $100 million grant program intended for small businesses. It appears some should not have even qualified to get your tax dollars. Our Ryan Raiche went searching for answers. Watch his full report Monday.
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Jefferson's associate, Lester Brown, also pled guilty. Both admitted to traveling here to submit fake claims and find more clients to bill even more. They said they used chatGPT to fake client notes and inflate numbers.
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FRAUD TOURISM: Sitting in on the plea hearings for the two men from Philly connected to the fraud tourism case. Anthony Jefferson up first. Admitted to his role in ripping off taxpayers to tune of about $3.5M from housing program.
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FRAUD TOURISM: Sitting in on the plea hearings for the two men from Philly connected to the fraud tourism case. Anthony Jefferson up first. Admitted to his role in ripping off taxpayers to tune of about $3.5M from housing program.
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National guard getting into position near where federal agents shot a man this morning in south Minneapolis.
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