Pepper Pike's Ratner Montessori told about 200 families it will close Aug. 15, citing financial pressures. Parents say the surprise leaves students and staff scrambling for placements and refunds.

Evenflo recalled 59,661 REO by Revolve360 car seats after tests showed the headrest can change position at the highest settings; owners will be notified when a fix is ready.

SmartAsset ranks Minneapolis–St. Paul 8th‑most expensive to raise a child in 2026: families face about $33,307 a year, with childcare costing nearly $19,509.