Minnesota fraud scandal will haunt Flanagan in high-stakes Senate race, top House Republican warns

The welfare fraud scandal that rocked Minnesota's state government is predicted to become a central issue in Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s open Senate race. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer stated that rampant fraud under the administration will taint her campaign, noting that founder Aimee Bock was indicted for a scheme affecting some $250 million in taxpayer funds.