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Wayne Johnson cites fraud concerns over Minnesota state funds in recent posts

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Wayne A Johnson, Minnesota State Representative from 41A District | Facebook

Wayne A Johnson, Minnesota State Representative from 41A District | Facebook

Wayne Johnson, a Minnesota political figure, addressed issues of state finances and community impact in a series of posts on his social media account in early October 2025.

On October 2, Johnson raised concerns about the management of public funds, writing: "Counties and the State are going to be required to do more for SNAP and other services. The funds to help were stolen from the State through fraud and mismanagement. It is critical we have control of our finances. From $2B to $6B gone. #minleg https://t.co/BozsD1xByZ".

The following day, Johnson commented on a recent documentary and its implications for the Twin Cities area, stating: "Did you watch the documentary last night. What happens in MSP affects all of the Twin Cities. It all can be fixed if there is a desire to do so. https://t.co/gBldpjxKpe" (October 3).

Later on October 3, Johnson shared another recommendation with his audience: "A very good listen. https://t.co/we8ztLUj4g".

In his statements, Johnson referenced significant financial losses allegedly due to fraud and mismanagement at the state level, indicating amounts between $2 billion and $6 billion may have been affected. These claims come amid ongoing discussions about oversight and accountability in Minnesota's administration of public assistance programs such as SNAP.

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