Minnesota GOP worked with YouTuber on child care fraud viral video
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud.
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud.
Minnesota fraud: US House committee to hold hearings, Walz invited to testify
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold hearings on fraud in Minnesota in early January, according to a press release. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those invited to testify at a second hearing in February.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold hearings on fraud in Minnesota in early January, according to a press release. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those invited to testify at a second hearing in February.
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Somali-run day care vandalized after viral video [FULL]
Staff at Nokomis Daycare Center held a news conference on Wednesday, speaking about the vandalism in light of Nick Shirley's viral social media video that alleges fraud by Somali child care centers. Another day care center's staff member criticized Shirley's video and stressed that Somali-run day cares should not be targeted but fraud needs to be investigated.
Staff at Nokomis Daycare Center held a news conference on Wednesday, speaking about the vandalism in light of Nick Shirley's viral social media video that alleges fraud by Somali child care centers. Another day care center's staff member criticized Shirley's video and stressed that Somali-run day cares should not be targeted but fraud needs to be investigated.
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Minneapolis day care manager denies wrongdoing [FULL INTERVIEW]
Ibrahim Ali, the manager of Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, has denied any wrongdoing after the day care center was featured in YouTuber Nick Shirley's viral video, accusing it and nine other Somali-run centers of fraud. "You don’t come outside of operational hours and say they’re using taxpayer dollars. That’s completely false," he said. "When there’s a specific sign on our door that says our days and hours. He came outside those hours and then claimed, hey they’re closed."
Ibrahim Ali, the manager of Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, has denied any wrongdoing after the day care center was featured in YouTuber Nick Shirley's viral video, accusing it and nine other Somali-run centers of fraud. "You don’t come outside of operational hours and say they’re using taxpayer dollars. That’s completely false," he said. "When there’s a specific sign on our door that says our days and hours. He came outside those hours and then claimed, hey they’re closed."
Child care providers in Minneapolis under increased scrutiny respond
A viral video thrust Minnesota day care centers back into the spotlight as the state is facing allegations of widespread fraud.
A viral video thrust Minnesota day care centers back into the spotlight as the state is facing allegations of widespread fraud.
MN GOP worked with YouTuber investigation
In the days that have followed a viral video illustrating potential day care fraud in Minnesota, Minnesota GOP leaders, including House Speaker and governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth, have confirmed they were aware of the efforts of YouTuber Nick Shirley prior to the video being released. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the details.
In the days that have followed a viral video illustrating potential day care fraud in Minnesota, Minnesota GOP leaders, including House Speaker and governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth, have confirmed they were aware of the efforts of YouTuber Nick Shirley prior to the video being released. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the details.
Minnesota childcare funding frozen
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is freezing all federal childcare payments to Minnesota amid an ongoing fraud investigation focused on several day care centers.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is freezing all federal childcare payments to Minnesota amid an ongoing fraud investigation focused on several day care centers.
Through the years: A decade of investigating fraud in Minnesota
Since 2013, FOX 9 has been detailing and breaking stories of fraud in Minnesota.
Since 2013, FOX 9 has been detailing and breaking stories of fraud in Minnesota.
Minnesota GOP on fraud under Walz: 'Taxpayers are tired of being ripped off'
Minnesota GOP leaders are calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of ongoing fraud during his tenure. The latest, a YouTube influencer reportedly exposing more than $100 million in fraud at alleged child care centers.
Minnesota GOP leaders are calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of ongoing fraud during his tenure. The latest, a YouTube influencer reportedly exposing more than $100 million in fraud at alleged child care centers.
Minnesota officials respond to day care fraud viral video: 'No findings of fraud'
Minnesota officials revealed Monday the state is taking a second look at several day care centers featured in a now viral YouTube fraud investigation but say past visits and investigations uncovered no hard evidence of fraud.
Minnesota officials revealed Monday the state is taking a second look at several day care centers featured in a now viral YouTube fraud investigation but say past visits and investigations uncovered no hard evidence of fraud.
DHS says it is making 'door-to-door' visits to 'suspected fraud sites' in Minnesota
The Department of Homeland Security says it is sending its investigators on “door-to-door" visits to “suspected fraud sites" in Minnesota as part of a crackdown effort.
The Department of Homeland Security says it is sending its investigators on “door-to-door" visits to “suspected fraud sites" in Minnesota as part of a crackdown effort.
FBI Director Kash Patel responds to MN fraud viral video: 'Tip of the iceberg'
Responding to social media videos purporting to uncover new examples of Minnesota fraud, FBI Director Kash Patel says his agency's investigation into fraud in Minnesota is continuing, saying cases that have already been prosecuted are just the “tip of the iceberg."
Responding to social media videos purporting to uncover new examples of Minnesota fraud, FBI Director Kash Patel says his agency's investigation into fraud in Minnesota is continuing, saying cases that have already been prosecuted are just the “tip of the iceberg."
Minnesota fraud now under focus
The U.S. House oversight committee is investigating Minnesota's handling of fraud after federal prosecutors highlighted the potential of up to $9 billion stemming from programs throughout the state.
The U.S. House oversight committee is investigating Minnesota's handling of fraud after federal prosecutors highlighted the potential of up to $9 billion stemming from programs throughout the state.
House committee expands probe into Minnesota fraud
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is expanding its investigation into Medicaid fraud in Minnesota, days after the U.S. Attorney's Office suggested the fraud could have cost the state billions.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is expanding its investigation into Medicaid fraud in Minnesota, days after the U.S. Attorney's Office suggested the fraud could have cost the state billions.
Minnesota focuses on fraud prevention
After federal prosecutors highlighted a potential fraud of $9 billion, Minnesota state agencies are focusing on fraud prevention.
After federal prosecutors highlighted a potential fraud of $9 billion, Minnesota state agencies are focusing on fraud prevention.
Minnesota fraud: State agencies coordinate efforts after $9B claims
Minnesota is ramping up efforts to tackle fraud as it faces criticism from Congress and local communities.
Minnesota is ramping up efforts to tackle fraud as it faces criticism from Congress and local communities.
Minnesota mayors raise concerns over fraud, rising costs in letter to state leaders
A group of 98 mayors from across Minnesota sent a joint letter to state leaders raising concerns about widespread fraud, unfunded mandates, and rising costs that they say are shifting financial burdens onto cities and local taxpayers.
A group of 98 mayors from across Minnesota sent a joint letter to state leaders raising concerns about widespread fraud, unfunded mandates, and rising costs that they say are shifting financial burdens onto cities and local taxpayers.
Gov. Walz: ‘No evidence’ of fraud in billions despite allegations
Governor Tim Walz is under ever-increasing criticism for how his administration has handled rampant fraud in state-administered federal programs.
Governor Tim Walz is under ever-increasing criticism for how his administration has handled rampant fraud in state-administered federal programs.
Gov. Walz responds to $9 billion fraud accusations
Gov. Walz responded on Friday to speculation from federal prosecutors that fraud throughout Minnesota’s service programs could total more than $9 billion. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest.
Gov. Walz responded on Friday to speculation from federal prosecutors that fraud throughout Minnesota’s service programs could total more than $9 billion. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest.
Where fraud has been uncovered in other states: In-depth analysis
FOX 9 sought the records of fraud in other states to determine the scope and severity of the current schemes being uncovered in Minnesota.
FOX 9 sought the records of fraud in other states to determine the scope and severity of the current schemes being uncovered in Minnesota.