Tragedy at Brown Bear Daycare | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A heartbreaking murder-suicide at a beloved Minnesota daycare has left a community in shock. Kristen Brown, owner of Brown Bear Daycare, and her seven-year-old daughter Evie were killed by her husband, Nathan Brown, who then took his own life. Families describe Kristen as a nurturing, second-mother figure and Evie as the heart of the daycare—sweet, sparkly, and deeply loved by the children. The tragedy is also connected to the recent killing of a relative in Burnsville, with no motive yet known. As families grieve and support each other, they urge others to seek help for mental health…