Feds Carry Out Search Warrants in Fraud Investigation Across Twin Cities
Burnsville Learning Center Tuesday morning
Published: April 28th 2026
TWIN CITIES MN: Federal search warrants tied to alleged fraud investigations were executed across the Twin Cities on Tuesday, according to statements from officials.
Governor Tim Walz said the enforcement actions stem from coordination between state and federal agencies after suspicious activity was identified.
“If you commit fraud in Minnesota you’re going to get caught — and that’s exactly what we saw today,” Walz said. “We catch criminals when state and federal agencies share information. Joint investigations work, and securing justice depends on it.”
Walz said the activity that led to the federal search warrants was first flagged by state agencies noticing “irregular behavior,” which was then shared with federal partners.
The City of Minneapolis emphasized that the operations were federal in nature and not led by the city. As of 9:30 a.m., the Minneapolis Police Department had not been asked to assist in executing the federal warrants.
City officials said they understand such federal law enforcement activity may cause concern in neighborhoods and that resources will be made available to support residents following what they referred to as “Operation Metro Surge.”
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said a task force officer assigned to the FBI’s Evidence Response Team was involved, and deputies deployed marked squad cars to assist with securing perimeters at two scenes where the federal search warrants were executed.
Officials said perimeters are used to ensure safety for both the public and law enforcement personnel during warrant execution.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the federal search warrants were part of an investigation into alleged fraud involving taxpayer dollars.
“Any abuse of American taxpayer dollars is unacceptable,” the agency said, adding that Homeland Security Investigations, including its St. Paul office, worked alongside other federal partners on the case.
Authorities have not released full details about the number of locations involved, but activity was reported at multiple sites, including a learning center in Minneapolis and another in Burnsville near County Road 11.
No charges or arrests were immediately announced as of Tuesday. The investigation tied to the federal search warrants remains ongoing.