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AZProgressive

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5. Local CBS Minneapolis did some good reporting

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:35 AM

Jan 5

Debunking the main claims from the Shirley viral video.

There are some fraud cases but not related to the center in the video but all states have some level of fraud so that situation isn't unique to Minnesota and the person facing the most serious charges isn't Somali.

I consider CBS biased especially their national news desks but here is the only link I have bookmarked at the moment.

Director of Minnesota day care featured in YouTube video on fraud responds(CBS)

On Dec. 16, 2025, security footage shows various people throughout the day dropping off young children at the state-licensed ABC Learning Center in Minneapolis.

That same day, YouTuber Nick Shirley arrived and claimed that the day care was among many in Minnesota that were empty.

It's the latter video that has gone viral, creating a new political lightning rod as Minnesota grapples with various investigations and accusations related to widespread fraud. Officials at one day care, which was not among those featured in Shirley's video, say they was vandalized Tuesday morning, and records of both employees and children were accessed.

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On Tuesday afternoon, WCCO found more than a dozen children at the day care working with several adult staff members. Director Ahmed Hasan said that they were working on basic language and math skills.

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-day-care-fraud-director-responds/

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Walz to drop out from MN governor's race [View all] LonePirate Jan 5 OP

In pint local news as well.. Melon Jan 5 #1

I didn't realize MN didn't have term limits fujiyamasan Jan 5 #2

Local CBS Minneapolis did some good reporting AZProgressive Jan 5 #5

Here's a very detailed story from The Intercept on the background of that guy Shirley. Not a pretty picture. TheRickles Jan 5 #32

Al Franken redux. Dem leader leaving office due to RW bullshit. JHB Jan 5 #3

I hate this shit Tim's a good guy Tree Lady Jan 5 #6

Yep Emile Jan 5 #21

Yup. Bulwark loves the move Johonny Jan 5 #47

Once again RW propaganda outfits (aka MSM and social media) claim a pelt. RockRaven Jan 5 #4

When you say MSM I am assuming that you mean MSNBC/MS NOW sheshe2 Jan 5 #17

MSM is Main Stream Media nt jxla Jan 5 #18

Thanks. sheshe2 Jan 5 #49

They're still corporate news. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 5 #40

If our Dem leaders are running away from politics over RW bullshit like this, we are probably in big trouble as a party AZJonnie Jan 5 #7

Maybe Gov Walz is taking one for the Team? Cha Jan 5 #10

That's totally fine for any reason other than this one at hand AZJonnie Jan 5 #11

I Agree... about the Not letting the Cha Jan 5 #12

I think that's exactly what's happening. I'm sorry to hear it, but Ocelot II Jan 5 #29

Lots of speculation that Klobuchar is preparing to jump in the governor's race. tritsofme Jan 5 #30

Her Senate term isn't up until 2031; she was just re-elected last year. Ocelot II Jan 5 #33

Klobachar wins governor, Walz appoints himself to Senate 😁 Pizza slice Jan 5 #41

Or, Klobuchar resigns from the Senate, Walz appoints Flanagan in her place, Ocelot II Jan 5 #42

I would be very surprised if Walz appointed Flanagan to anything but it would certainly help his legacy WhiskeyGrinder Jan 5 #44

There have been media reports of a rift between them since the election. Ocelot II Jan 5 #46

Mahalo for your Minnesota View, Ocelot.. Cha Jan 5 #54

If he was, he should have dropped out months ago. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 5 #39

No. Cha Jan 5 #55

Yep. The fraud cases made him vulnerable even before it blew up nationally and there was concern about him being a drag WhiskeyGrinder Jan 5 #58

No.. I've heard from People in Minnesota whom Cha Jan 5 #61

That's fine; right now you're reading the words of someone else in Minnesota. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 5 #62

He is a smart and good guy Cosmocat Jan 5 #22

Yes, unfortunately the local commentary, LTTEs, etc. haven't been favorable. Ocelot II Jan 5 #31

Tha is absolutely terrible. choie Jan 5 #8

Fortunately, what he DOESN'T want ...... AZ8theist Jan 5 #16

Once again choie Jan 5 #9

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You are posting on the wrong forum. This isn't Truth Social, Thank G*d. marble falls Jan 5 #24

Buh-bye. nt Tommy Carcetti Jan 5 #26

See ya Kali Jan 5 #27

Attacks on your special needs child would be unbearable to any normal person. rubbersole Jan 5 #13

Walz did his 2 terms. Too much negative press to win in November. Wanderlust988 Jan 5 #14

Oh no! It seems like the bad guys win and the good guys lose these days. MIButterfly Jan 5 #15

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He faced an uphill battle long before the fraud reports blew up nationally and there were many in the party who felt he WhiskeyGrinder Jan 5 #19

I despise this, but when you put it that way it's a service to his constituents at great cost to himself. As I said Scrivener7 Jan 5 #36

Exactly right. It wasn't just the GOP shit-stirrers; there has been a lot of criticism locally, Ocelot II Jan 5 #37

He literally couldn't speak at his last engagement he was heckled so bad about fraud. Melon Jan 5 #60

Looks like the right-wing, lying shit stirrers win. Emile Jan 5 #20

Hopefully to devote himself full time to his presidential election campaign marshall Jan 5 #25

Republicons fight to win for their voters. nt RandiFan1290 Jan 5 #28

"It's none of your damn business!" is too much truth for Americans to face. bucolic_frolic Jan 5 #34

Fuuuuuuck. Bring him back on the federal level. Or put him in charge of the DNC! Scrivener7 Jan 5 #35

Local news is reporting it now, and that Klobuchar could run instead. Ocelot II Jan 5 #43

This will result with two freshmen senators from Minnesota. I don't think that this will serve well question everything Jan 5 #50

Flanagan gets Klobuchar's seat and Angie Craig runs for Tina Smith's seat in November. Ocelot II Jan 5 #53

Yup, my bet, too obamanut2012 Jan 5 #56

What about seniority? I am not familiar with this but question everything Jan 5 #59

I said this same thing to my wife last night obamanut2012 Jan 5 #51

Sigh. That absolutely sucks. I hope he still stays involved. Jbraybarten Jan 5 #45

Is he dropping out over the unproven daycare thing? EnergizedLib Jan 5 #48

He follows Al Franken step. You cannot be a full time governor or a senator if you have to question everything Jan 5 #52

Is There Video Here Of The Racist Punks Driving By Gov. Walz's Home WiVoter Jan 5 #57

Once again a good person got screwed MustLoveBeagles Jan 5 #63