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Child care funding freeze response [FULL]
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
FOX 9 All Day: Dec. 31, 2025
On this New Year's Eve edition of All Day Tim Blotz covers child care payments on hold, Blois Olson joins to talk fraud investigations, driving safety for NYE, and checking in with NYE celebrations around the world.
On this New Year's Eve edition of All Day Tim Blotz covers child care payments on hold, Blois Olson joins to talk fraud investigations, driving safety for NYE, and checking in with NYE celebrations around the world.
Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
Slick roads after snow, falling temps Wednesday
Slick road conditions are being reported across the Twin Cities metro following light snowfall and falling temperatures. MnDOT says snow and ice remain on many surfaces as of Wednesday afternoon.
Slick road conditions are being reported across the Twin Cities metro following light snowfall and falling temperatures. MnDOT says snow and ice remain on many surfaces as of Wednesday afternoon.
Dashcam video of St. Paul police shooting on I-94 ramp
The St. Paul Police Department on Wednesday released dashcam and bodycamera video of a police shooting on a ramp to Interstate 94 earlier this month that left a suspect injured. This video has been edited.
The St. Paul Police Department on Wednesday released dashcam and bodycamera video of a police shooting on a ramp to Interstate 94 earlier this month that left a suspect injured. This video has been edited.
Political implications of day care fraud, spotlight on MN
Political analyst Blois Olson joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss day care fraud and the political implications of the national spotlight on Minnesota.
Political analyst Blois Olson joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss day care fraud and the political implications of the national spotlight on Minnesota.
Child care payments on hold from feds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. That equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. That equates to about $185 million per year.
Disney Cast Member hurt after boulder prop rolls off track towards audience at Indiana Jones stunt show
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
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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."
Minnesotans can apply for paid leave benefits
Minnesotans can now apply for the state's new paid leave benefits, which go into effect thanks to a new state law on Jan. 1, 2026.
Minnesotans can now apply for the state's new paid leave benefits, which go into effect thanks to a new state law on Jan. 1, 2026.
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.
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Minnesota paid leave program applications open
Minnesota’s Paid Family Leave program is ready to roll out, with applications opening to be accepted on Wednesday, Dec. 31. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains what you need to know.
Minnesota’s Paid Family Leave program is ready to roll out, with applications opening to be accepted on Wednesday, Dec. 31. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains what you need to know.
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.
Government freezes Minnesota day care funding amid fraud investigation
Several Minnesota child care centers have come to the forefront of a massive fraud investigation. Tuesday night, the federal government stepped in, freezing funds to the state.
Several Minnesota child care centers have come to the forefront of a massive fraud investigation. Tuesday night, the federal government stepped in, freezing funds to the state.
Trump administration policy blasted by judge
A federal judge in Minnesota is blasting the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy as “illegal” as immigration enforcement operations continue across the Twin Cities. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
A federal judge in Minnesota is blasting the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy as “illegal” as immigration enforcement operations continue across the Twin Cities. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
What to know about end-of-year charitable giving
Charitable giving ramps up at the end of the year, but how can donors make sure their money is having the biggest impact? Erin M. Calloway, JD — founder of Calloway & Co. Consulting — joins the show to explain why year-end giving is so popular, what donors often overlook, and how unrestricted gifts can help nonprofits do their best work. She also breaks down tax considerations and weighs the pros and cons of giving directly to individuals versus larger organizations.
Charitable giving ramps up at the end of the year, but how can donors make sure their money is having the biggest impact? Erin M. Calloway, JD — founder of Calloway & Co. Consulting — joins the show to explain why year-end giving is so popular, what donors often overlook, and how unrestricted gifts can help nonprofits do their best work. She also breaks down tax considerations and weighs the pros and cons of giving directly to individuals versus larger organizations.