Tragedy at Family Daycare in Hopkins | Durham News

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

A chilling tragedy unfolded in Hopkins, Minnesota, when Nathan Brown allegedly stabbed his wife, Kristen Brown, and their 7-year-old daughter, Evie, in their basement daycare before taking his own life. The attack, witnessed by a parent who mistook the screams for CPR and fled with other children, has left the community reeling. Kristen, a licensed daycare operator since 2019, had recently announced the daycare’s closure due to marital strife — a detail that now adds haunting context. Six other children were present but unharmed. Known for her passion in early childhood education, Kristen had…