Recent Developments in Twin Cities Cybersecurity and Public Health Challenges

WCCO TV reports that the North St. Paul Police Department's data may have been compromised due to a recent cyberattack. City officials announced Monday that the incident prompted the city to seek assistance from cybersecurity specialists at McDonald Hopkins. In a memo addressed to the council, City Manager Brian Frandle requested approval for a contract with the cybersecurity firm. The city council approved the agreement during the meeting, and experts will investigate the extent of any data breaches. Meanwhile, WDIO highlights ongoing uncertainties facing Duluth Public Schools regarding federal funding. The district, which receives federal money for its Head Start program, has applied for alternative funding sources amid concerns over potential federal budget cuts as the new school year approaches. In a significant legal development, KTTC reports that federal prosecutors have achieved a milestone by securing 50 convictions related to the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. This scheme misappropriated approximately $250 million in COVID-19 relief funds intended for child nutrition programs. The scheme involved an expanded USDA initiative allowing restaurants to operate federally f...