Federal Agents Execute Search Warrants at Childcare Centers Across Twin Cities, Including Burnsville and Shakopee Locations
Published: April 28th 2026 | Last Updated: April 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM.
TWIN CITIES, MN: Federal agents executed search warrants at several childcare and daycare facilities across the Twin Cities early Tuesday morning as part of a large-scale fraud investigation involving alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded programs.
According to officials, the coordinated enforcement activity began around 6:00 a.m. and involved more than 20 locations throughout the metro area. Among those sites was a learning center in Burnsville located in the 12000 block of County Road 11, where agents from the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) were seen actively working throughout the morning.
At the Burnsville location, agents remained on scene for several hours before leaving around noon. During that time, only a small, unconfirmed amount of materials, which appeared to be folders containing documents, was visibly removed from the building.
The federal search warrants are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud involving state and federal funding tied to childcare and related programs. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that its investigative arm, HSI, is working alongside federal partners on the case.
Governor Tim Walz said the enforcement actions stem from collaboration between state and federal agencies after “irregular behavior” was initially identified at the state level.
“If you commit fraud in Minnesota you’re going to get caught — and that’s exactly what we saw today,” Walz said. “We catch criminals when state and federal agencies share information. Joint investigations work, and securing justice depends on it.”
Activity Reported in Burnsville and Shakopee
In Burnsville, families arriving to drop off children at the daycare were turned away by federal agents as the warrant was being executed. The unexpected closure created confusion among parents and guardians, many of whom were seeking answers on-site. Federal agents on the scene report that the business owner was aware of the raid.
Federal activity was also reported at A Plus Universal Childcare and Learning Center in Shakopee, located in the 1200 block of Shakopee Town Square. Numerous agents were reportedly present there around 7:00 a.m. There were also unconfirmed reports that children were gathered outside the facility during the early stages of the operation.
Authorities have not confirmed specific details about conditions at individual sites or whether children were present during the execution of the warrants.
Verbal Incident Reported at Burnsville Scene
While covering the Burnsville operation, a separate incident involving a member of the public was reported. A woman of Somali descent reported that she was verbally confronted and nearly run off the road by another individual just outside the daycare.
That same individual, described as an older white woman, later entered the daycare parking lot and confronted media personnel about what they were doing in her neighborhood, then left the area while flicking them off. The incident was reported to both federal agents and local law enforcement. Further details remain under review.
Local and Federal Coordination
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that deputies assisted in securing perimeters at some locations as part of a broader federal task force effort. Officials noted that perimeter control is standard procedure to ensure the safety of both investigators and the public during warrant execution.
The City of Minneapolis emphasized that the operations were led by federal authorities and that local police were not initially requested to assist in executing the warrants.
Officials also acknowledged community concerns tied to the scale of the operation and stated that resources would be made available to support affected residents, referencing impacts similar to those seen during prior federal enforcement efforts, including Operation Metro Surge.
We can confirm that Burnsville officers were also at the scene of the Burnsville incident, helping to secure the perimeter, but were not assisting in the federal investigation.
Elected Officials Respond
State Representative Kaela Berg was present at the Burnsville location on Tuesday morning, assisting families affected by the closure and gathering additional information from federal authorities.
Investigation Ongoing
As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests or criminal charges had been publicly announced. Authorities have not released a full list of locations involved or the total number of warrants executed.
Federal officials say the investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as the case develops.
