Every week on KSTP-TV 5 Eyewitness News, reporter Joe Mazan takes us on a journey through Minnesota with his captivating So Minnesota series. Today, we’re diving into a story about The Mermaid, a beloved landmark in Mounds View that’s charmed travelers for decades. Joe joins us to share how he discovers these hidden gems. | Minnesota Live

REPORT: Local Minnesota news outlet KSTP 5 Eyewitness News ran its own investigation on MN fraud back in January 2025. While some are trying to discredit Nick Shirley's reporting, the local news outlet made many of the same findings. 5 Eyewitness News exposed how daycare centers, like Quality Learing Center, racked up millions in taxpayer funds. "And as far as the two daycare centers in our area are concerned, I reached out by phone to the names and numbers listed as the licensed operators and I