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Fraud Tourism Is Real and Minnesota Is the Hot Destination
The Scandal Fraud schemes allegedly involve billions of dollars across multiple programs: childcare assistance, autism centers, and home healthcare. Daycare centers licensed for dozens of children reportedly received $1–$3 million annually, yet appeared empty or inactive during visits. Some facilities had blocked windows, locked doors, and no visible signs of operation. Nick Shirley’s Investigation Shirley created a 42-minute viral video by visiting addresses listed on Minnesota’s official government site for childcare funding. He documented $110 million in questionable…
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