Minnesota voters prioritize fighting fraud in new poll

A recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll indicates that fighting fraud is a top priority for Minnesota voters heading into upcoming elections. While inflation and the cost of living remain the primary concerns for 37% of respondents, fraud was identified by 14% as a major issue.

In the races for governor and attorney general, voters ranked fraud as their highest priority. For the U.S. Senate race, fraud was the second most important issue, trailing only the protection of Social Security.

The poll follows reports of significant fraudulent activity in the state, specifically regarding the Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund. Out of approximately 300 applications for the $2 million fund, more than 200 were flagged as potentially fraudulent, involving tactics such as the use of mythical companies and the impersonation of legitimate businesses.