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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.

Stephanie Hansen’s cheesy Sloppy Joe Totchos are an easy game day twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Layer the mixture on top of crispy tater tots and top with tomatoes and green onions.

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.

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 now apply for the state's new paid leave benefits, which go into effect thanks to a new state law on Jan. 1, 2026. 

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’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.

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.

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.

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.

Authorities in Chisago City are telling residents to avoid the area of Liberty Lane Tuesday afternoon due to an ongoing mental health crisis.

Minnesota's new paid leave law: Applications open

A fresh round of light snow could make roads slippery for the Tuesday morning commute as crews are still cleaning up from Sunday’s winter storm. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has the latest. 

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.

There were plenty of "caught on camera" moments in 2025. Here's a sampling of them.

The Christmas holiday season might be over, but the shopping season continues with returns. FOX's Sarah Alegre has the story.