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Audit Reveals $16M Fraud in Minnesota Child Care Funds

1/2/2026

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The audit found nearly one-fifth of child care funds were misappropriated, totaling over $16 million.
Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Minn.) says she provided evidence of fund misuse to Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), but action followed.
YouTuber Nick Shirley's viral video showed empty facilities receiving state funding.
The federal government has frozen Minnesota funding until fraud concerns are addressed.
Robbins and other GOP candidates are calling for Gov. Walz's resignation amid scrutiny.

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The audit found nearly one-fifth of child care funds were misappropriated, totaling over $16 million.
Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Minn.) says she provided evidence of fund misuse to Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), but action followed.
YouTuber Nick Shirley's viral video showed empty facilities receiving state funding.
The federal government has frozen Minnesota funding until fraud concerns are addressed.
Robbins and other GOP candidates are calling for Gov. Walz's resignation amid scrutiny.