Crime
Minneapolis Quality Learning Center has been shut down, NO MORE LEARING
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota state officials are responding to widespread attention generated by a viral video alleging fraud within the state’s childcare assistance system, including claims involving several licensed daycare facilities in Minneapolis.
The video, created by conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley, has accumulated tens of millions of views on social media, drawing national attention and prompting scrutiny from state and federal authorities.
🚨 Here is the full 42 minutes of my crew and I exposing Minnesota fraud, this might be my most important work yet. We uncovered over $110,000,000 in ONE day. Like it and share it around like wildfire! Its time to hold these corrupt politicians and fraudsters accountable
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One of the facilities highlighted in the video was the Quality “Learing” Center—notably misspelled on exterior signage—which Shirley portrayed as appearing vacant despite allegedly receiving significant public funding.
In the video, Shirley questioned the apparent absence of children inside the facility, suggesting it was part of a broader pattern of fraud involving taxpayer-funded daycare centers.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), which administers federal Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funds, acknowledged the concerns raised by the video while cautioning about the methods used in its production.
“While we have questions about some of the methods that were used in the video, we do take the concerns about fraud very seriously,” said Tikki Brown, Commissioner of DCYF.
Commissioner Brown confirmed that state inspectors conducted follow-up visits to the daycare centers featured in the video earlier this week to verify compliance and confirm that children were present.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security also conducted checks at some of the Minneapolis locations mentioned.
According to Brown, state inspection records show that all of the daycares featured in the video—except one—hold active licenses and continue to receive childcare assistance payments.
She stated that inspectors had visited each of those centers within the past six months and found no substantiated evidence of fraud.
Brown confirmed that the Quality “Learing” Center, which drew particular attention due to its signage and appearance in the video, permanently closed last week. The facility had previously ceased operations years earlier, according to the department.
However, conflicting accounts emerged shortly afterward. Local media observed dozens of children being dropped off at the site, and parents stated the daycare was still operating.
A man identifying himself as the facility’s manager told reporters the center was legitimate and functioning normally.
A nearby resident described the sudden activity as unusual, saying the location had long appeared inactive.
“We’ve never seen kids go in there until today. That parking lot is empty all the time. I was under the impression that place was permanently closed,” the resident said.
Ibrahim Ali, who identified himself as the son of the owner and the center’s manager, stated that Shirley’s visit occurred before the daycare opened for the day.
He said the facility operates Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and claimed that approximately 16 children were present inside the center later that afternoon.
Ali denied allegations of fraud and said the business had not been named in any federal investigation.
Another employee who opened the facility on Monday strongly rejected the claims, stating:
“We don’t have fraud. That’s a lie. I don’t want to talk—I want to talk to my lawyer.”
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families confirmed there are currently 55 active investigations statewide related to the Child Care Assistance Program. Officials emphasized that not all investigations result in findings of fraud and that each case is reviewed individually.
State leaders reiterated that the situation remains under review and that any confirmed violations would be addressed through appropriate legal and administrative channels.
This remains a developing issue, and authorities say additional information will be released as investigations continue.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.