-A Minnesota jury convicted Aimee Bock of masterminding a $250 million fraud scheme related to COVID-19 relief funds. Bock, who founded Feeding Our Future, recruited others to inflate meal numbers and pocket the extra funds.

-The jury also convicted Salim Ahmed Said, a restaurant owner and co-defendant, on multiple charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.

-Gov. Tim Walz faced criticism for the scandal, but praised the prosecution for presenting strong evidence. Bock and Said will remain in state custody until their sentencing hearings.

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