Trump admin freezes federal child care funds
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
Federal audit reveals oversight flaws in Minnesota’s child care payments
The federal government estimated that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers.
The federal government estimated that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers.
Minnesota fraud fallout: Payment delays threaten autism centers
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges.
Wisconsin farm venue alcohol law takes effect in 2026
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
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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.
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.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
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. The 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. The equates to about $185 million per year.
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.
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.
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.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
GOP lawmakers call out conspiracy theories about Melissa Hortman
Republican lawmakers are speaking out debunking some of the narratives surrounding late Representative Melissa Hortman’s death.
Republican lawmakers are speaking out debunking some of the narratives surrounding late Representative Melissa Hortman’s death.
GOP calls out Hortman conspiracies
Republican leaders are speaking out against narratives surrounding Melissa Hortman’s death following her assassination last June. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the story on why they feel speaking out now is important.
Republican leaders are speaking out against narratives surrounding Melissa Hortman’s death following her assassination last June. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the story on why they feel speaking out now is important.
Sen. Hoffman announces reelection bid: 'Tired of the vitriol'
In a statement accompanying a campaign page, Sen. Hoffman said, “We have seen first hand where hate and dehumanization can lead. My family survived it."
In a statement accompanying a campaign page, Sen. Hoffman said, “We have seen first hand where hate and dehumanization can lead. My family survived it."
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 GOP on fraud under Walz: 'Taxpayers are tired of being ripped off'
Minnesota Republican leaders gathered Monday on Zoom to discuss the ongoing fraud in the state under the Walz Administration. A YouTube influencer has gone viral for going to various child care providers in the state and exposing more than $100 million in potential fraud.
Minnesota Republican leaders gathered Monday on Zoom to discuss the ongoing fraud in the state under the Walz Administration. A YouTube influencer has gone viral for going to various child care providers in the state and exposing more than $100 million in potential fraud.