Minnesota Child Care Centers Operating Normally, State Officials Confirm

Nine Minnesota child care centers linked to a viral video alleging fraud were found to be “operating as expected,” according to state officials after on-site inspections. The video by conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley claimed these centers were misusing public funds. Investigators are looking into four of the facilities, while CBS News found no evidence of fraud, though there were safety violations. Amid ongoing fraud investigations in Minnesota, federal child care funding has been frozen pending verification of recipients.

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