St. Paul, MN – A recent viral video by influencer Nick Shirley has sparked heated debate regarding fraud in Minnesota’s state-funded programs. While the video claims to "expose" new corruption, it’s important for taxpayers to have the full picture: state and federal authorities have been aggressively dismantling these networks for years. The government didn't need a viral video to start its work. In fact, by the time the video was filmed in mid-December 2025, Minnesota was already leading one of the most significant fraud crackdowns in the country. By the Numbers: Justice Already in Motion Long before the "expose," law enforcement had already secured a massive wave of arrests and convictions: 100+ Total Arrests: Between the "Feeding Our Future" food program scandal and widespread Medicaid investigations, over 100 individuals had already been charged or arrested by federal and state authorities. The Food Program Case: In the $250 million ...