Somali-run day care in Minnesota says it was broken into after viral video

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul covers alleged security breaches and harassment incidents at Somali-run daycare centers in Minnesota, reportedly triggered by a viral video making fraud allegations against the facilities.

According to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, Mini Childc Care Center shared surveillance video showing an alleged attempted break-in after midnight. The manager expressed concern about the safety implications and described a shift in phone calls—from routine parent communications to what FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul characterizes as antagonistic calls with threats and false information.

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reports that just prior to the break-in attempt, a viral video was circulated claiming Somali-run daycare centers were fraudulent. The station visited the facility on New Year’s Eve and observed children present at the center. According to the manager, the altered entry procedures—with children now using a different door—have created safety vulnerabilities.

In the video, FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul documents a second incident: another daycare center allegedly experienced vandalism and a break-in overnight. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reports that managers at this facility claimed they discovered missing documents and building damage. According to the center’s management, as reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, they had received hateful messages through voice notes with threats over preceding days.

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul captures one manager’s statement linking the incidents directly to the viral video, alleging that a specific individual’s video prompted the targeting. The manager expressed concern about why the Somali community was being targeted.

According to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, other daycare providers expressed worry about their own safety and reputations. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reports one provider stated concerns about protecting records and alleged that individuals were making false claims about daycare operations while collecting student data.

Both daycare centers, as reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, invited the public to visit during business hours to verify they are not fraudulent operations.

This story matters because it documents alleged harassment and security incidents following online allegations against immigrant-run businesses. The incidents raise questions about the real-world consequences of viral fraud claims, community safety, and how unverified allegations can trigger harassment campaigns against specific demographic groups operating childcare facilities.

In FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul’s Own Words

“It’s honestly really sad and it makes me feel concerned for my own safety at this point.”

“People just like antagonizing us and calling us trying to either threaten us or tell us just false information.”

“One video made by a specific individual made this all happen.”