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State claws back grant money in $100 million Promise Act program after reporting from 5 INVESTIGATES
By Ryan Raiche at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 13, 2026
· 4 min read
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State claws back grant money in $100 million Promise Act program after reporting from 5 INVESTIGATES
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Key takeaway The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, or DEED, confirmed that two Twin Cities-area grants highlighted by 5 INVESTIGATES were “inconsistent with DEED’s guidelines.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The state's attempt to recover grant money from the Minnesota Promise Act program raises questions about the effectiveness of local oversight and the role of nonprofits in administering taxpayer-funded initiatives. In Minneapolis , where two of the problematic grants were awarded, the issue is particularly relevant given the city's efforts to support small businesses and stimulate economic growth. The fact that one business was able to secure a grant using a post office address and another was awarded funds despite leaving key questions blank on its application suggests a lack of rigor in the vetting process. As the state works to recover the misspent funds, Minneapolis residents and business owners will be watching to see how the city's economic development agency, DEED, and its nonprofit partners, such as the Neighborhood Development Center, respond to these criticisms and work to prevent similar errors in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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