Viral video prompts independent journalist Nick Shirley, researcher 'David' to revisit Quality Learning Center as the location draws increased attention amid fraud allegations.

Over the weekend, a viral video produced by a right-wing influencer leveled explosive allegations about Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program — charges that once again put the state in the national spotlight,

Nick Shirley’s investigative video, which claims to expose Minnesota daycare fraud, has surpassed 100 million impressions on X. The report also prompted a response from FBI Director Kash Patel.

We’ve never seen kids go in there until today. That parking lot is empty all the time, and I was under the impression that place is permanently closed,” a neighbor told The Post on

Minnesota officials deny daycare fraud allegations after viral video questioned state-funded centers, sparking widespread controversy over taxpayer money usage.

The video, posted by conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley, alleged nearly a dozen day care centers in Minnesota that are receiving public funds are not actually providing any service. As of Monday, the video had been viewed more than 1 million times, according to YouTube’s metrics, and was seen by tens of millions more on X.

A 42-minute video by independent journalist Nick Shirley claiming to have uncovered more than $100 million in fraud has gone viral on social media.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushed back against the ever-growing fraud allegations levied against him in the disastrous aftermath of a viral video where an independent journalist cracked open a crucial part of the alleged Somali aid scheme.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families sent inspectors to the daycares highlighted by YouTuber Nick Shirley in his viral video.