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Liz Collin is a former Fox 9 reporter known for investigative journalism on Minnesota politics, crime, and controversies, particularly those involving Governor Tim Walz and state policies. Her style is direct and often critical of progressive governance, appealing to conservative audiences. She maintains strong credibility through on-the-ground reporting and has built a significant following on X for highlighting local scandals.
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The post shares a Craigslist ad from Minneapolis' Ventura Village seeking 20 child actors at $1,500/day to pose as daycare clients during state vetting, after funding was allegedly cut due to 'white supremacy.' The ad claims the daycare, run for over five years, lost funding unfairly and needs actors to prove legitimacy.[1][3] It was posted on January 1 but has been confirmed as a prank by the creators of the online show Goofcon1, not evidence of fraud.[1][2] Social media amplified screenshots as 'proof' amid broader daycare fraud allegations.
🔥Why It's Trending
The post is trending due to its tie-in with ongoing Trump administration probes into alleged fraud at Somali-run Minnesota daycares, where federal funds were frozen.[1][3] Timing aligns with recent exposures by creators like Nick Shirley, fueling outrage over taxpayer money amid political tensions with Gov. Tim Walz.[3] Viral screenshots garnered tens of thousands of engagements before fact-checks revealed it as a prank.[1][2]
💡Fun Facts
- 1The ad offered $1,500 per day per child actor, totaling potentially $90,000 for three days.[1][3]
- 2It was created by Goofcon1, a prank show that received 'a ton of responses' and planned a live call-in episode.[1][2]
- 3Posted January 1, 2026, in Craigslist's Hennepin County general labor section, now deleted.[1]
- 4Blamed funding cuts on 'insane poor decision clear in white supremacy,' referencing Trump admin actions.[3]
- 5Fact-checks by AP confirm it's not linked to real Somali daycare fraud investigations.[1][2]
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A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank
As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit
Day care ad looking for child actors confirmed as prank amid Somali fraud accusations
Screenshots of the ad were used in social media posts on multiple platforms, cited as proof of fraud at Minnesota day care centers
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Amid the Minnesota fraud row, social media posts have revealed a Craigslist ad seeking “child actors” for a daycare in Minneapolis’ Hennepin County.
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2026/01/08/2003850266
https://x.com/lizcollin/status/2007940190220808349
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