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Families of Hopkins daycare double murder-suicide victims release statement
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chloe Rosen , as published by WCCO / CBS News Minnesota (CBS)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the vigil are available from the Hopkins Police Department and other local sources.
A community vigil is planned in Hopkins for Monday evening. This event follows a tragic incident at a residential daycare. Families affected by the tragedy have spoken out, asking for time and privacy to grieve.
They expressed their thoughts and prayers for those impacted by the event, particularly the children and families of the daycare. Further details about the incident and the vigil are available from the Hopkins Police Department and other local sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: WCCO / CBS News Minnesota (CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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