62 investigations underway involving federally-funded Minnesota child care centers

[@mrwonderful2142]

Crackdown? Maybe they should have been paying attention all along...

[@TVTruther]

Biden admin was covering it up.. grifting..

[@jerome01949]

Right... You just now discovered this. Seems to be a sudden trend. I wonder why?

[@vinnyvangogo]

People clutching their pearls about Trump freezing federal funds need to watch this video

[@spawnofsteve]

Those that believe there's not massive fraud in government spending are either incredibly naive, evil, or benefitting from the fraud.

[@MrChiquita1969]

Tampon Tim gets his kick back from all state run shams like this

[@GusDafuss]

​@@MrChiquita1969 yes he does, corruption is blatant

[@trishapickar9360]

Thank you Jay, for telling the truth! Minnesota should send Walz packing!!!

[@originalmw2609]

If there are no children and no workers, then no money, and we Minnesotans want our money back.

[@scottschmidt4872]

We are getting scammed. Did you see walz and elifson on the news talking tough? They need to be fired.

[@John-lj8rv]

Being federally funded,we all want our money back.

[@originalmw2609]

@John-lj8rv agreed. It is also state funded we get taxed for that program in MN

[@rodneybrown2391]

Good luck, money is already in Somalia

[@scottschmidt4872]

I heard that literally big bags full of cash go thru MSP going to Somalia.

[@linminnesota2036]

The employees that investigate the programs need to be put on leave and investigated. The DHS director needs to be fired for not performing their duty and not stopping the funding to the closed programs. And the DHS director needs to be investigated.

[@guybeingaguy]

You want fries with that?

[@SaraMae-x1x]

Unlikely since she just resigned

[@rodneybrown2391]

Probably working from home

[@linminnesota2036]

@ Prefer sirloin.

[@lindaschwartz5836]

This is EXACtly what Trump is trying to do and Waltz having a hissy fit because of it.

[@outraged_7..]

You are back ! Been waiting four years for this to happen in Minnesota . Good to see you reporting the real news again. Thanks.

[@manny1269]

Not just day cares .. come on

[@jodylong9804]

Same for Nursing homes also. All under Tim Walz watch! He ignored it all.

[@scottschmidt4872]

He's involved somehow.

[@molly__88]

This is the best journalism KSTP has done in years. Thank you. Great job. 👏

[@davestein860]

Good journalism keep digging

[@jeepster0934]

Great job Walz and Ellingson.....go sue another car company for LETTING their cars be stolen....such losers running the state.

[@rodneybrown2391]

Pay attention to the segment of society that is behind this theft. Not Caucasian

[@manny1269]

WHAT THE ACTUALLLL FFFFFFF WHY AND WHO WAS THESE PEOPLE AND WHERE DID THE MONEY GO? WALZ NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED

[@IhamyoPhadah]

Correct

[@charleyhorse1864]

Walz doesn't seem to be a thief getting kickbacks. He seems like a guy riddled with white guilt. Ironically, white guilt is a racist mindset itself.

[@jodylong9804]

Yes. This is the same with nursing homes also in Minnesota. All under Walz's watch. He ignored it all.

[@scottschmidt4872]

We need federal investigation.

[@erichyde9496]

Investigation, and then just remove him. No government employees should be working for US that wants tampons in boys bathrooms!

[@nativestacker4185]

The country of Somalia is laughing at us while they count our money .

[@fredingram3731]

Thanks Obimbo

[@JonCrs10]

Minnesota needs a bit more ICE this winter, if you ask me

[@theyrekrnations8990]

It is one huge fraud after another with these folks. how is that possible. who gives the grants specifically to them?

[@carolniemann8966]

Thank you for researching and reporting this! This type of journalism is needed desperately.

[@stevechristen2212]

Who's stuffing their pockets? 🤔

[@allenbauman3881]

You and me!

[@bricksbyficks6448]

Somali

[@trumpgirl9291]

Somali and walz

[@marieabineau]

10% to all politicians....

[@stevechristen2212]

@@allenbauman3881 don't think so bud, you're probably one of those people complaining about the egg prices too!

[@GeneralMoss]

timmy was crying yesterday when Trump put a freeze on fed-aid until they clean it up. who at DHS is getting the kick back! after that many violation still allowed them to continue?

[@lyleanderson5407]

It's time to open the federal and state books and see where it leads...and please be transparent.

[@lindaschwartz5836]

Exactly why Pres Trump is halting fed funds temporarily to investigate these abuses of our money. And why Waltz is having a temper tantrum over it. He knows he will be caught!

[@cherylcooper2838]

Minnesota funds being wasted again so many times this happens. Get rid of Walz and Ellison and DHS director! Investigate their involvement.

[@Sam-kp7ti]

Thank you for this story! We need this coverage

[@semperfi5861]

This has been going on for at least 25 years!

[@lyher2722]

I AGREE.

[@NatashaLavrov]

Corruption corruption !

[@jam1701]

And now you know why the DFL has been absent for over two weeks this section.

[@o4ktr33123]

Their actual constituency/donor-base is wire-transferring stolen money overseas as fast as they can! Worked out great for that recently sentenced Future-Feeder who will skate through a "recommended" token sentence and emerge as a multi-millionaire. It's out of our hands! Nothing we can do about it! Now, about that campaign contribution...

[@tsunamiiwinterz-px7oz]

@@o4ktr33123 well said. Too many deaf dumb and blind minnesota taxpayers out there oblivious to the corruption, fraud and waste at the hand of Minnesotas democrats until its too late.

[@karinalbaghly2138]

Tim Waltz was too busy with woke policies instead of protecting the children.

[@MNDashcam]

9/10 of these federally funded programs were approved by others in their own communities who were aware and knowingly in on the scam.

[@Battlestardramaticaduece]

Now this is real news! Thank you!!!!🙏

[@mindymiklya5502]

Old News. Been going on for 6yrs. Over 200 Million in Fraud & Continues with No Accountability. They send Millions back 2 Middle East Countries.

[@AnthonyK-hz6rs]

Yes employees should be charged with stealing or tax dollars .

[@marieabineau]

charged by whom ?? you prolly voted for this....

[@kitcarpo4745]

Which political party has been dominating your city for years?

[@scottschmidt4872]

The corrupt DFL political machine.

[@stevechristen2212]

Ha ha, they will just blame it on the Republicans who have nothing to do with this.

[@marieabineau]

ouch !!! that hurts their parts....

[@stevechristen2212]

@@kitcarpo4745 the lunatics (dfl)

[@alanking6173]

cut Fed funding

[@wiscobattleborn]

Tampon Tim strikes again.

[@stephanieh6306]

What children hun? Just like they weren't feeding any children they aren't caring for any either.

[@mindymiklya5502]

THIS IS NOT NEW & HAS BEEN REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER PAST 6YRS NOTHING DONE. IT CONTINUES

[@GoodToGoIndustries]

Looks like you must be involved. 😂

[@SRunni_]

Thanks Democratics and sleepy Joe

[@canileaveitblank1476]

Money laundering.

[@aliciacat2323]

Nothing will happen. They will continue to receive millions of dollars. Somali day care?

[@djdalton6070]

Appears someone is funneling money into their own pockets! This is a disgrace!

[@marieabineau]

just 10 %....

[@fishburitto3914]

This is alpha news level reporting here.

[@markanderson8677]

Keep kids safe? Are there even kids there or are we just handing them millions of $. Why is it always one segment of the population involved in this fraud? Our Democratic House, and Senate ,and Governor must be held liable to make taxpayers whole - we want the fricking money back!

[@tsunamiiwinterz-px7oz]

Gotta vote these democrats out but im afraid its too late, Minnesota is already broke

[@rickmiles5297]

Millions of dollars. Ridiculous. Minnesota is soft.

[@jazziez6467]

How does any of this add up to multimillion dollars, some small daycares, i think we need to investigate who owns these

[@hellomyfriends9740]

But dont pay parking tickets and theyll hawk you down. 😢😢😢

[@bbryant2485]

I remember the Somali community had a big child care scam going on a few years ago and our Attorney General covered it up.

[@louierohlik1800]

Funny finally reporting on this after Trump is president... weird

[@lancestreff437]

This could be a "good question" on wcco, where did the money go??

[@Sam-kp7ti]

Not just are we keeping children safe, are we waisting all our dam money? Thats really important too

[@faithhupy4983]

Excellent job at reporting I hope something comes of this

[@Earl-c6v]

Failure to keep kids safe failure to do background checks there’s not any kids in them places the problem is there’s no kids or no staff. Somebody’s just packing the money. That’s what I take from this whole thing fire her too.

[@chadmoua1670]

Overhaul of DHS

[@marieabineau]

its not dhs ffs...its your states leaders....jfc wake up !!

[@jayvee7154]

Start checking fat overstuffed suitcases being flown out of MSP...

[@jjohnson638]

look into giving out free lunches Walz implemented

[@suesochko1662]

You saying kids aren't getting the free lunches?

[@suesochko1662]

If you have proof, report it to your representative immediately!!

[@suesochko1662]

Then report it to FOX News.

[@Battlestardramaticaduece]

@@suesochko1662 pfffffftttt…. Knock it off.. kids get free terrible lunches that taste so bad they go in the trash. I see it everyday as I work for St. Paul schools.

[@Battlestardramaticaduece]

@@suesochko1662 it’s the only thing Walz has legitimately implemented. And it’s trash.

[@meganh4011]

All that money has been laundered into another country never to enter ours again. A couple people going to jail for the rest of the life is not punishing to them. It's still better.

[@johngullickson533]

With the Governor’s blessing

[@NsellersUSMC]

Lol, isn't their governers motto, "Mind your own damn business"?

[@timhanson2080]

Walz just wants to fill his pockets

[@John-lj8rv]

Sounds incredibly under investigated, they need to get serious.

[@xmanrgil6]

Thank you Trump for watching my tax dollar you can't trust anyone nowadays pocket all your money 🤑

[@guybeingaguy]

Thank you President Trump!

[@GabeOak78]

Great reporting. Thanks.

[@Felicia-_v9a]

No you are not!,you should be ashamed Minnesota.

[@davebielke6319]

Nice scam

[@Ispywithmylittleeye-HuH]

Bravo for doing the NEWS!!!!

[@bobkaiser8782]

Equity?

[@tonysully1]

Good thing daddy Donny cut off funding.

[@nightmarestitcher]

Wanna cut the fat? Do away with cash assistance and pay welfare bills directly. Make baby factories get fixed after the 3rd child.

[@andorastevens8300]

34 million dollars. 12 thousand families. Hmmmm?

[@kristenahubbard3338]

Are we keeping children safe? Yes they are safe because they are not there. Wow, Minnesota you are terrible at keeping money out of the hands of scammers. Must be your DEI hires doing the shopping. Thank god for this report.

[@phoenixskeptic7698]

This happened in Erie PA as well several years ago.

[@criseriksonB0121]

Let me Guess who this place is run by… what sort

[@billg5522]

Who do think is funding warlords in Somalia... Minnesota DFL controlled house and senate and our governor, though taxpayers !

[@donnajackson3540]

Drain the swamp

[@cpttimtracy]

You are concentrating on the safety violation. The real question is why are we paying for childcare in empty buildings. No staff, no kids and 10s of millions of dollars?

[@garywhiteis4289]

Another case of Walz not having any control of the departments he is responsible for. Impeach his ass

[@lindaschwartz5836]

Thanks for finally reporting facts KSTP NEWS!! Maybe we can finally watch you again!

[@shadow.banned]

That is a lot of money.

[@alanlipinski8707]

About time local media looked into fraud in our state.

[@whobee420]

why childcare sign looks like a nightclub sign.

[@dank5426]

LOL. this has been going on for years and years. Why is KSTP being allowed to cover it now ? Is it finally to much to hide?

[@dr.bibineumanndoesitall]

It’s about time 😂

[@droid9959]

I'll be watching more channel 5 news 🇺🇸👍

[@Sissy-jf4pq]

Says to me "theft" !! Shameful, just shameful.

[@jamesdennis2815]

During covid the somalis got over 500 million to feed children that never existed and the stories keep coming

[@adoptdontshop3916]

Minnesota was so 🤏 to flipping Red back in November 2024. Next presidential election, let's bring it home.

[@tsunamiiwinterz-px7oz]

Dont delete comments KSTP, censoring is a bad look for a channel with only 41k subs. Unsubscribing smh

[@MrChiquita1969]

Tampon Tim this is why Trump is freezing money wasted by gov,programs like this ,

[@kimberlycronen3998]

You definitely had time to educate us about why this program started and what it’s all about but you didn’t. Glad they have 65 investigations going. Sounds like the situation is handled.

[@jeanniestegner9915]

I personally think all businesses caring for others needs to be investigated especially if government funded

[@sircampbell1249]

STOP THE MONEY LAUNDERING !

[@everlastinglife5978]

That's depressing. Children deserve better.

[@lawoflift1]

So do the MN taxpayers, but the DFL/demon-rats will fight these investigations tooth and nail.

[@TedAllen83]

MN is stealing children from their parents, giving them kids to foster parents and making money from it. Cambridge MN in isanti cty. Is a MAJOR player in this!!!

[@johnanderson3859]

Walz lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelmontgomery6160]

Have we had a comment from “Tampon Tim”?

[@lindaschwartz5836]

Yeah... he's having a temper tantrum over Pres Trump wanting to cut fed funding. Because he knows he will be caught.

[@user-jk1zk8sd7g]

bought time but look into the home care business caring for elderly its bigger yet insane

[@joycecw3531]

The money isn"t what concerns me it is the safety of our children. They should never receive funds automatically they need to submit reports and have an onsite visit at least monthly, this is an example of where volunteers can be instrumental in helping fill the gap of enough DHS staff.

[@tbird1624]

Let's recoup this money for are state

[@tsunamiiwinterz-px7oz]

Its all been wired to banks in Kenya, Turkey and China. Thats why Walz and the democrats are trying to sweep the $500 million dollar theft of MN taxpayers money under the rug

[@kdkn50]

MN., Land of 10,000 hand-outs.

[@thesink5723]

Committees , see you again in a few years !! Crime rampant , shady operations , lots if money , children at risk !! But only if children are actually there ??!!

[@MrGiggitygoo31]

Meanwhile the state is increasing demands not related to quality of care for in-home providers, edging them out to allow centers the thrive.

[@kch6489]

All grifters

[@brandenforrer2603]

You think thats bad look into oregon foster care system

[@ghostmantagshome-er6pb]

Always! democrats

[@kelleylastname5548]

Please compel the legislators to come together for this instead of field trips and photo ops. This is so bad!

[@lyher2722]

$8 MILLION TO A DAYCARE THAT LOOKED LIKE A CLOTHING STORE???!!! *WHO WOULD PUT THEIR KIDS IN A BASEMENT DAYCARE WITH NO WINDOWS???!!! WOW...!!!!!