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Minnesota officials speak out on ICE detaining children
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (339+ words) Top Minnesota officials say the Trump administration's ongoing immigration sweep is having a detrimental effect on children and families in federal detention. Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison will hold a news conference addressing the topic early…...
Viral video fuels lawmaker debate around addressing fraud in Minnesota
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (894+ words) We have been following allegations of fraud all week after a viral video renewed questions about Minnesota daycare centers " a concern first reported on by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. Republican House lawmakers haven't been shy about their role in sharing information with…...
Around 500 providers closed Monday to make calls for more childcare funding
11+ mon, 8+ hour ago (149+ words) The closures are planned for at least part of the day at about 500 childcare centers across the state. Last week, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS spoke with two facilities that have seen firsthand the stress that ... Around 500 providers closed Monday to make calls…...
DHS questions portion of KSTP reporting on child care assistance program
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (266+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS" reporting is renewing debate at the State Capitol on oversight of the $400 million state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). At a Minnesota House committee meeting on Monday of the Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, Minnesota…...