Minnesota officials probe child care centers over alleged fraud
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Key Points:
- Minnesota child care centers accused of widespread fraud in a viral video were found to be operating as expected during state investigations, with children present at all but one site, which was not yet open for the day.
- The viral video, posted by YouTube creator Nick Shirley who has a history of anti-immigrant content, alleges fraud at Somali-run child care centers but provides limited evidence; it has garnered 3 million views and been amplified by public figures like Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk.
- The state Department of Children, Youth, and Families cautioned against spreading unverified claims, emphasizing that such actions can hinder investigations and harm immigrant communities, while committing to fact-based reviews to protect families and prevent fraud.
- Following the video's release
