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Minnesota
MediaBias News has published 20 stories involving Minnesota, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesTom Emmer Elected House Minority Whip Over August Pfluger
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer has been elected House Minority Whip, defeating Texas Representative August Pfluger. Emmer secured 103 votes to Pfluger's 76 in a secret ballot election, maintaining his position in House Republican leadership as the party moves into the minority.
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Politics · United StatesAmy Klobuchar Elected First Woman Governor of Minnesota
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar has been elected governor of Minnesota, becoming the state's first female governor. She defeated Republican Lisa Demuth in a race significantly influenced by a large-scale fraud scandal in state-run social services programs.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesFederal officials announce fraud crackdown in Minnesota
Federal officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and FBI Director Kash Patel, announced a crackdown on fraud in Minnesota. Multiple law enforcement agencies executed warrants and raided locations across the Twin Cities.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41- Politics · United States
Rep. Randy Fine Threatens Ilhan Omar Expulsion Over Immigration Probe
Republican Representative Randy Fine has stated his intention to introduce a resolution to expel Congresswoman Ilhan Omar if a federal investigation into immigration fraud finds her guilty. Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Omar's Washington, D.C. residence on October 12 as part of this probe.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 
Politics · United StatesIlhan Omar to leave Washington D.C. home after federal raid
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she will move out of her D.C. residence after federal agents conducted a four‑to‑five‑hour search, seized 17 items and sparked safety concerns. The raid is linked to a fraud probe into her family’s immigration records.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges 64 foreign nationals with illegal voting
The Justice Department has charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with unlawful voting and related offenses in approximately five weeks. The enforcement action comes as federal officials increase scrutiny of voter registration safeguards ahead of upcoming elections.
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Science & Tech · United StatesUS appeals court halts Minnesota law banning AI‑generated nude images
The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a temporary stop to Minnesota’s AI “nudification” law, which bans realistic nude images of identifiable people. The injunction follows xAI’s lawsuit claiming the ban infringes constitutional free speech, and follows a prior ruling by Judge Donovan Frank on the case.
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Politics · United StatesUS Midterm Early Voting Begins Amid Election Integrity Concerns
Early in-person voting for the U.S. midterm elections began on September 18, 2026, in Virginia and other states. The elections will determine control of the House and Senate, with key issues including the cost of living and the war in Iran.
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Politics · United StatesMinnesota SNAP waiver use debated by state and federal officials
Minnesota continues to use a COVID-era waiver for SNAP applicants, permitting verbal signatures over the phone. The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended this waiver until June 30, 2028, but state and federal officials appear to differ on its application.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 24 · Hype 70
Politics · United StatesCourt Overturns Trump Order on Michigan Coal Plant
A federal appeals court has invalidated a Trump administration order that compelled the JH Campbell coal plant in Michigan to remain operational beyond its planned retirement. The court found the Energy Department lacked the legal authority to issue such emergency orders.
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Politics · United StatesAlberta MLA Jennifer Johnson travels to Minnesota for conference
Alberta legislature member Jennifer Johnson is travelling to Saint Paul, Minnesota, to attend the Midwestern Legislative Conference. The trip is intended to promote Alberta's energy, trade, and agriculture interests following the collapse of Canada-US trade negotiations.
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ICE officer Christian Castro released from Texas jail after extradition denied
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged in a Minneapolis shooting has been released from a Texas jail. A judge refused to order his extradition to Minnesota, citing jurisdictional issues, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott awaits an internal state investigation.
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Judge refuses to order ICE officer's extradition from Texas to Minnesota
A federal judge has refused to order Texas to extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges. Castro is accused of shooting a man in the leg through a home's front door.
United States2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
PoliticsRFK Jr's phone rings with duck quack during autism alert announcement
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s phone rang with a duck quack sound during an announcement about a new National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert Initiative in Minnesota. The initiative aims to improve responses for missing autistic individuals.
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Politics · United StatesElon Musk calls Derek Chauvin's conviction unjust, urges his release
Elon Musk posted on X that Derek Chauvin was 'unjustly convicted of murder' and should be freed, aligning with Chauvin's third legal attempt to overturn his 2021 conviction. Chauvin's attorneys allege procedural errors, including Governor Tim Walz's transfer of prosecutorial oversight to state officials.
United States5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesUS judge blocks DOJ demand for Minnesota’s full voter list
A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice’s 2025 lawsuit against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, ruling the demand for the state’s voter rolls amounted to a 'fishing expedition'. The case was one of 23 similar lawsuits filed by the DOJ.
United States3 min readTrust 54 · Craft 59 · Hype 15- Politics · United States
Mike Lindell loses Minnesota primary, refuses to concede and alleges anomalies
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder and Trump ally, lost the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to Lisa Demuth by 10 points. He is refusing to concede, alleging voting anomalies without providing evidence. Major retailers have dropped his products, and his net worth is now estimated at $0.
United States5 min readTrust 70 · Craft 87 · Hype 18 
Politics · United StatesMichele Tafoya wins Minnesota Republican Senate nomination after contested primary
Michele Tafoya secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on 11 August 2026, overcoming the party-endorsed Adam Schwarze. No Republican has won a Senate seat in the state since 2002. Her campaign focuses on fraud prevention, law enforcement support, and tax cuts.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Business & Economy · United StatesUS Senate delays federal ban on Minnesota hemp-derived THC products
The US Senate passed a bill on 3 August 2026 that includes a one-month delay on federal regulation of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products in Minnesota. The reprieve, part of a short-term funding measure, could be extended beyond December and prevents an immediate ban on the state's hemp-based edibles and drinks industry.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
Business & Economy · United StatesMinnesota senators propose delay to federal hemp THC limits
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican Sen. Rand Paul are backing a delay to federal regulations that would ban most hemp-derived drinks and edibles sold in Minnesota. The proposal would postpone a November 2025 law limiting THC content to 0.4mg per serving, with the delay written into a government funding bill.
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