The feds child care cuts will hurt Minnesota kids

By: Kate Schuett

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 606

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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I’m a kindergarten teacher in St. Paul, Minnesota, working hard and contributing to the diverse community I love. But with two children, it’s hard getting by in this precarious time — now exacerbated by terror in our streets.

Even before internet personalities drummed up a race-baiting controversy over child care centers, finding quality, affordable child care was difficult. I visited many centers and applied for assistance through Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program, known as …

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