Deena Winter

Deena Winter, a Minneapolis City Hall reporter for the Star Tribune, delves into the turmoil surrounding Tim Walz’s governor campaign. She explores how wild allegations of daycare fraud, amplified by right-wing narratives, pressured Walz into withdrawing. Winter distinguishes between credible fraud cases and recycled claims, revealing the extensive COVID-related exploitation of feeding programs. The conversation highlights the political ramifications, impacts on Minnesota's social safety nets, and the fear experienced by the Somali community amidst these scandals.