Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
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2 developments- Dec 31, 2025Trump administration freezes child care funds in Minnesota after claims of fraud
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