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Prior Lake daycare teacher accused of hitting multiple children facing charges
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cory Knudsen , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Court records show a witness reported an incident involving her 4-year-old daughter, who had a red mark and bruise on her arm. A 36-year-old teacher is facing charges related to the treatment of children.
A 36-year-old teacher is facing charges related to the treatment of children. The teacher, identified as Rachel Ann Lowe, has been accused of physically harming multiple kids. Court records show a witness reported an incident involving her 4-year-old daughter, who had a red mark and bruise on her arm.
Further details are available from the source. The case involves six counts of a specific offense. A daycare director took action after reviewing video footage, which also was examined by law enforcement.
The incident led to the teacher's termination. More information can be found in court documents filed in a county last week.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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