Minnesota child care federal audit
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
Autism fraud in MN: Children face challenges
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
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.
Ringing in the new year at Times Square
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.
Bodycam released from St. Paul shooting
The St. Paul Police Department has released dashcam and bodycam video of a shooting involving one of their officers on an I-94 ramp that occurred in December.
The St. Paul Police Department has released dashcam and bodycam video of a shooting involving one of their officers on an I-94 ramp that occurred in December.
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.
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.
Somali-run day care in Minneapolis broken into, vandalized
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
St. Paul Police release video of I-94 police shooting
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.
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.
MN weather: Twin Cities roads turn slick as light snow, temperatures fall
Light snow and falling temperatures are creating slick road conditions across the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday afternoon.
Light snow and falling temperatures are creating slick road conditions across the Twin Cities metro area 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.
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.
MN weather: New Year's Eve forecast
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update to the Minnesota weather forecast for Dec. 31, 2025.
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update to the Minnesota weather forecast for Dec. 31, 2025.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Sloppy Joe Totchos
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.
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.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Sloppy Joe Totchos
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.
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.
Gopher Coaches Show: Catching up with Dawn Plitzuweit
On our first installment of this season's Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit of the Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers picked up a Big Ten road win at Indiana. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with coach Plitzuweit about the season so far, a trip to the Bahamas and getting to know the new players on the roster.
On our first installment of this season's Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit of the Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers picked up a Big Ten road win at Indiana. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with coach Plitzuweit about the season so far, a trip to the Bahamas and getting to know the new players on the roster.
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.