Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary: Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig, NBC News projects, in yet another nominating ...
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Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate ...
Opinion | Tim Walz Has Hit the Wall: Riots, fraud and economic stagnation—Minnesota has had it rough. Brighter skies could be ahead.
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Opinion | Tim Walz Has Hit the Wall
Key FactsTrump-Backed Mike Lindell Projected to Lose Minnesota GOP Primary
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The former MyPillow chief is projected to lose Tuesday’s Republican primary to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth.

  • The Minnesota Republican Party had backed health care executive Kendall Qualls, while Trump gave Lindell his support in July.

  • Party Chairman Alex Plechash cited Lindell’s substantial financial baggage, tens of thousands of dollars in delinquent property taxes, electability concerns and unanswered questions about running mate Phillip Parrish.

  • After Plechash questioned Lindell’s eligibility because he appeared to live in Texas, Lindell showed a local television station paystubs documenting work and tax payments in Minnesota since August 2025, apparently meeting the one-year residency requirement.
  • Mike Lindell deserves a BIG WIN IN MINNESOTA today. Nobody has worked harder, and given up so much, in fighting for free and fair Elections.
    Donald Trump, on Truth Social, praising Mike Lindell and his efforts for free and fair elections.
Walz Accuses Trump of Hiding Full Scope of Cyberattack Linked to Iran: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is firing back at Trump after he blamed Minnesota for the ...
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Walz Accuses Trump of Hiding Full Scope of Cyberattack Linked to Iran
President Trump dismissed claims that Iran was behind the cyberattack targeting Minnesota water plants, arguing the state’s leadership was to blame instead ... Show more
Key FactsUS probes possible Iran link to water-system cyberattack
Jul 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Malicious cyber activity affected at least seven states according to the FBI; CBS News identified more than 30 affected community water systems in Minnesota, with some utilities switching to manual operations.

  • Authorities have not definitively attributed the attack to any actor and cautioned that their assessment could change as more technical evidence is collected.

  • No compromise of Minnesota’s water supply was reported, while South St. Paul, Braham and Plymouth maintained services during temporary manual or backup operations.

  • The FBI, EPA and CISA warned of attacks on internet-exposed industrial controllers at water and wastewater systems, and CISA urged their prompt removal from the internet.
  • "I think that Minnesota is behind it," Mr. Trump said during a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David. "You know who's behind it? Minnesota. Because they're grossly incompetent. I think the governor's behind it. I don't think there was an Iranian cyberattack. I think that Minnesota ought to get its act together." "They're like to say, 'Oh, it was Iran.' Iran should be so lucky. Iran's got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota," the president said.Donald J. Trump, during a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, suggested Minnesota was responsible and questioned Iran's role.
2026 National Governor's Association Summer Meeting ends in OKC, see photos: Governors from around the country including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and former ...
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2026 National Governor's Association Summer Meeting ends in OKC ...
Trump admin freezes over $1B in Medicaid funds for Minnesota, California: The Trump administration is pausing more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to ...
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Trump admin freezes over $1B in Medicaid funds for Minnesota, California
Key FactsHHS Blocks $867M Medicaid Payments Over Fraud Concerns
Jul 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Department of Health and Human Services is withholding $867.5 million in Medicaid funds from California over suspected fraud.

  • Nearly half of the withheld money is connected to in-home health services, where California’s spending has more than doubled the national average recently.

  • About 25% of the funds are tied to care for individuals with questionable immigration status, identified as a persistent challenge.

  • California denies the fraud claims and offers to cooperate, while the state attorney general reviews the payment deferral.
  • "California isn’t being targeted because Trump has evidence of fraud," the post said. "We are being targeted for political reasons — and because Dr. Oz doesn’t understand that we are SAVING taxpayers money by keeping seniors and people with disabilities out of far more expensive nursing homes!"Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, in a social media post
Canadian Air Force rescues Minnesota teens trapped in wildfires, Gov. Walz says: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday members of the Royal Canadian Air ...
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Canadian Air Force rescues Minnesota teens trapped in wildfires, Gov ...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signs the 'grandparents happy hour bill' into law, meaning nursing homes and assisted living facilities in that state can ... Show more
Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran: As usual, the president offered no evidence of his off-the-cuff accusations.
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Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran
‘The economic impact is devastating’: Lawmakers prepare relief for Boundary Waters businesses
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‘The economic impact is devastating’: Lawmakers prepare relief for ...
The latest: Walz says no special session needed for Boundary Waters wildfires: As more entry points reopen for canoe camping, fire conditions are expected to ...
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The latest: Walz says no special session needed for Boundary Waters ...
Tim Walz is keeping silent on Minnesota primary. Gwen Walz is not.: Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz endorses Angie Craig in her state's Senate primary.
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Tim Walz is keeping silent on Minnesota primary. Gwen Walz is not.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said if California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) want the money to fund ... Show more
Grandmother, 82, wins law change so she can enjoy Happy Hour at care home: Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes ...
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Grandmother, 82, wins law change so she can enjoy Happy Hour at care home
Minnesota pulls National Guard troops from DC as mission could last through 2029: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his state's National Guard members out of ...
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Minnesota pulls National Guard troops from DC as mission could last ...
Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state
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Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in ...
Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional
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Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are ...
Key FactsJudge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Minnesota Officials
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • A federal judge ruled that DOJ subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and other officials were intended to intimidate political adversaries.

  • These subpoenas requested records on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement dating back to early last year but lacked any plausible investigatory purpose.

  • The judge highlighted that the federal government cannot compel states to enforce federal laws and condemned the subpoenas as unlawful and unethical.

  • Minnesota officials praised the ruling as a defense of democratic rights and denounced the DOJ probes as abusive and politically motivated.
  • The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing criminal investigations into the President’s political opponents.
    — Walz said in a statement amid a federal probe into fraud in Minnesota.
Judge Halts Investigation Into Trump Opponent Tim Walz: A judge accuses the Trump administration of using investigations to pressure politicians in Minnesota ...
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Judge Halts Investigation Into Trump Opponent Tim Walz
Judge blocks subpoenas of Minnesota officials: The subpoenas represent a “blatantly unlawful and unethical use of the grand jury process,” the judge said
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Judge blocks subpoenas of Minnesota officials
Trump DOJ Subpoenas Against Walz, Minnesota Democrats Blocked by GOP-Appointed Judge
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Trump DOJ Subpoenas Against Walz, Minnesota Democrats Blocked by ...
Minnesota’s top politicians are sitting on the sidelines of the governor and Senate races
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Minnesota’s top politicians are sitting on the sidelines of the governor ...
Best Political Tweets 6-29-2026: "IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL to charge a 'convenience fee' for paying a bill online. The convenience is for the company ...
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Best Political Tweets 6-29-2026
JD Vance Recommends Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to DOJ for Criminal Investigation JD Vance Recommends Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to DOJ for Criminal Investigation
🌍 With the motto "We are unstoppable," the "Austrian World Summit," initiated by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is celebrating its tenth anniversary ... Show more
Federal Judge Derails Trump’s Retribution Campaign Against Minnesota Officials: In other legal news, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s ...
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Federal Judge Derails Trump’s Retribution Campaign Against Minnesota ...
A year later, lies about Melissa Hortman’s murder continue to spread: Friends and family of former Speaker Melissa Hortman say they are caught in a dilemma: to ...
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A year later, lies about Melissa Hortman’s murder continue to spread
Trump administration hits roadblock in Walz investigation: A federal judge has blocked the DOJ from subpoenaing Gov. Tim Walz and other MN officials ...
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Trump administration hits roadblock in Walz investigation
Newsom says Trump has directed DOJ to investigate him, wife: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Monday that President Trump directed the Department of Justice ...
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Newsom says Trump has directed DOJ to investigate him, wife
Key FactsNewsom Alleges Politically-Driven DOJ Investigation
Jun 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation involving his wife.

  • Federal agents interviewed associates and former employees while requesting records, with the inquiry extending into private matters.

  • An anonymous source confirmed a tax probe into Newsom’s wife began last year independently of political leadership.

  • Newsom’s office condemned the investigations as baseless and part of a broader effort to target Trump’s political adversaries.
  • One by one, anyone who has challenged Donald Trump has ended up on his hit list, and today I proudly join that list.
    — Newsom in a video posted on X, stating that Trump is targeting him due to his potential presidential bid and his outspoken critique of Trump’s lies
Sources: DOJ investigations into Gov. Gavin Newsom tied to wife’s finances, nonprofits
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Sources: DOJ investigations into Gov. Gavin Newsom tied to wife’s finances ...
ICE Ravaged Minnesota. Now It's Roiling Democrats' Senate Race.: Progressive Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan is surging as moderate Rep. Angie Craig runs from her ...
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ICE Ravaged Minnesota. Now It's Roiling Democrats' Senate Race.
In the fine print, a hint at Klobuchar’s governing style: Plus: Rep. Tom Emmer trolls Angie Craig in her DFL Senate primary.
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In the fine print, a hint at Klobuchar’s governing style
Kalshi wants to know where you work: The prediction market has added several new guardrails to weed out insider trading and bad actors.
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Kalshi wants to know where you work
Democrat's Chances of Flipping Nebraska in Governor Race as Internal Poll Shows Tie
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Democrat's Chances of Flipping Nebraska in Governor Race as Internal Poll ...
Gov. Tim Walz embraces the politics of compromise in final year at the Capitol: Gov. Tim Walz wraps up his final legislative session by abandoning more ...
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Gov. Tim Walz embraces the politics of compromise in final year at the ...
Democrats Must Learn to Talk Sports: Politicians need as much attention as possible, as frequently as possible, while seeming as relatable as possible ...
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Democrats Must Learn to Talk Sports
Minnesota adopts law to limit some teens’ social media use: To follow the law, social media companies must figure out which users are under 16 ...
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Minnesota adopts law to limit some teens’ social media use
Walz and lawmakers strike deal on HCMC aid, bonding bill and tab-fee cuts: Lawmakers still have to work out the details and pass the bills through both chambers ...
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Walz and lawmakers strike deal on HCMC aid, bonding bill and tab-fee cuts
Ken Martin bows to pressure, releases 2024 DNC autopsy report he’s ‘not proud of’
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Ken Martin bows to pressure, releases 2024 DNC autopsy report he’s ‘not ...
Key FactsDNC 2024 Autopsy Exposes Missed Political Issues
May 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The DNC’s 2024 election autopsy neglected critical topics such as Biden’s reelection bid, the Gaza conflict, and Kamala Harris’s campaign role.

  • Critics argue the report overly focuses on advertising and fundraising while ignoring core policy issues and voter concerns.

  • The absence of critique on Biden-Harris administration’s Israel policy and its electoral impact drew severe condemnation.

  • Recommendations emphasize shifting future campaigns toward addressing economic and practical voter priorities instead of identity politics.
  • This alleged autopsy is almost worthless.
    Jeff Cohen, co-founder of Roots Action, describing the DNC autopsy.
Walz names Theodora Gaïtas as chief justice of Minnesota Supreme Court: She will replace Natalie Hudson when Hudson retires this fall. Walz also named Reynaldo ...
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Walz names Theodora Gaïtas as chief justice of Minnesota Supreme Court
Fire crews battle multiple wildfires across northern Minnesota: Gov. Walz declares emergency and mobilizes National Guard as dangerous conditions continue from ...
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Fire crews battle multiple wildfires across northern Minnesota
Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region: Tim Walz, the state’s governor, calls blazes ‘unpredictable and fast-moving’ as dry ...
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Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern ...
Klobuchar pitches moderation in governor’s race, rebuffs redistricting push for Minnesota
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Klobuchar pitches moderation in governor’s race, rebuffs redistricting ...
Key FactsKlobuchar Advocates Moderation, Rejects Redistricting Push
May 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Amy Klobuchar declined to support Governor Walz’s plan to redraw Minnesota’s congressional districts for political gain.

  • She emphasizes a centrist agenda focusing on fraud prevention and making the state more business-friendly.

  • Legal and constitutional constraints make a mid-decade redistricting before the 2030 census unlikely in Minnesota.

  • While open to working with businesses, Klobuchar remains committed to Democratic priorities like gun control legislation.
  • "My focus right now is to earn the trust of the people of Minnesota to get this job and to do it right," Klobuchar said.— Klobuchar said in an interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune
Madelia’s hospital is running out of money — and options: Federal and state help could be a lifeline, if it arrives before the independent hospital in ...
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Madelia’s hospital is running out of money — and options
Gov. Tim Walz eyes his future as agenda stalls, influence wanes at Capitol: Legislators have forged ahead with their own priorities while the lame-duck governor ...
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Gov. Tim Walz eyes his future as agenda stalls, influence wanes at Capitol
Here’s who could succeed Natalie Hudson as Minnesota Supreme Court chief justice: Hudson announced her retirement last month and will leave the bench Sept. 30 ...
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Here’s who could succeed Natalie Hudson as Minnesota Supreme Court chief ...
Pillen, Walz to square off in Nebraska governor race: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is projected to face off this fall against former state Sen ...
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Pillen, Walz to square off in Nebraska governor race
Some Democrats had concerns about Walz’s pick for Human Services leader before she was ‘demoted’
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Some Democrats had concerns about Walz’s pick for Human Services leader ...
Lawmakers approve anti-fraud legislation establishing independent inspector general
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Lawmakers approve anti-fraud legislation establishing independent ...
Governor Walz sings first-of-its-kind law to stop AI being used for CSAM: Governor Walz sings first-of-its-kind law to stop AI being used for CSAM.
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Governor Walz sings first-of-its-kind law to stop AI being used for CSAM
OpinionCheers & Jeers: Walz delivers a riff for the ages in his final State of the State
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Cheers & Jeers: Walz delivers a riff for the ages in his final State of ...
Walz demotes Minnesota Human Services chief after 70 days in appointed role: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday demoted the state Department of Human Services ...
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Walz demotes Minnesota Human Services chief after 70 days in appointed ...
Ex-Minnesota state trooper reveals how state 'tried to cover up fraud allegations' — then Walz shut down his department
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Ex-Minnesota state trooper reveals how state 'tried to cover up fraud ...
Mullin calls out Walz over Minnesota raids: ‘You have zero credibility on this issue’
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Mullin calls out Walz over Minnesota raids: ‘You have zero credibility on ...
Walz: ICE officers engaged in ‘campaign of organized brutality’: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers ...
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Walz: ICE officers engaged in ‘campaign of organized brutality’
Tim Walz Says He Has The Solution To Keep A Democratic President In Power: The former vice presidential nominee revealed his theory on how Democrats can retain ...
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Tim Walz Says He Has The Solution To Keep A Democratic President In Power
Rove: 3 Democratic White House hopefuls ‘have elements of a winning formula’: Republican strategist Karl Rove said Wednesday there are three Democratic ...
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Rove: 3 Democratic White House hopefuls ‘have elements of a winning ...
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson to step down: Hudson became the first person of color to lead the state’s high court when Gov ...
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Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson to step down