8 People Federally Charged for Defrauding HSS

Eight people face federal charges in what prosecutors call the first wave of Housing Stabilization fraud cases. Minnesota launched the Housing Stabilization Services program in July 2022 to help seniors, people with disabilities, and those struggling with mental illness or addiction find and keep housing. 

Investigators say the defendants, as H-S-S providers, set up companies to bill for fake or inflated services, pocketing millions of dollars. On August 1st, the Department of Human Services announced it was terminating the Housing Stabilization benefit within Medicaid, planning to redesign it with stronger safeguards. 

D-H-S has already stopped payments to the defendants companies. The F-B-I and Minnesota B-C-A say the scheme deprived vulnerable Minnesotans of needed services and drained taxpayer resources.

Roseau Fire Department Annual BBQ Fundraiser

By Jon Michael Grussing – R & J Broadcasting | September 19, 2025

Roseau, MINN. – We sat down with Roseau Fire Chief Leon Huot to talk about the upcoming barbecue they’ll be hosting this weekend, Saturday September 20th. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the banquet, and Chief Huot shared the details:

Chief Huot also let us know about pricing, where to purchase tickets, and where to stay updated with the Roseau Fire Department.

That’s Roseau Fire Chief Leon Huot, and the Roseau Fire Department’s annual barbecue is being held Saturday Sept. 20, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM or until the food runs out at Roseau’s Fire Hall.

26th Annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament

The 26th Annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament is currently underway, happening September 18th through 20th on the shores of Rainy River.

The event started yesterday with the boat parade at 4 o’clock, followed by the Fisherman’s Dinner and the official rules meeting for anglers.

Friday and Saturday will be packed with action — angler flights, weigh-ins, silent auctions, raffles, food booths, and kids’ tournaments.

The beer gardens open both nights, with live music featuring Dark Horse Friday at 9 p.m. and Pop Vegas on Saturday night.

Admission is five dollars during the day, with weekend all-access passes available. Organizers say volunteers are still needed for tent setup, security, and door shifts.

For more details or to get involved, head to rrwalleye.com or check the tournament’s Facebook page.

Eagle Scout Court of Honor

The public is invited to an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Hunter W. Larson, Andrew C. Mayfield and John P. Moes of Boys Scout Troup 151 Monday September 29th at 6pm at the Warroad American Legion Post #25, 410 Lake Street NE in Warroad. There will be a reception following the ceremony – RSVP by September 26th to 218-242-5308. All three were on “Community Conversation” listen to the full interview here

Red River Watershed Management Board Wrapping Up Massive Newfolden Flood Project 

It’s going to be a big couple of months for the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB), as they will be wrapping up a number of big projects soon. RRWMB Executive director Rob Sip tells us more.

In other watershed news, Sip is excited to announce that they will be welcoming the Minnesota DNR Commissioner to their next board meeting, to discuss a number of things including funding. 

Permitting is always a lengthy process for groups like the RRWMB, and Sip says the board will be writing a response letter to the Minnesota Pollution Control, regarding a petition that was recently sent to them.

You can learn more about the Red River Watershed Management Board by visiting their website at www.rrwmb.us.