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Incumbent Ilhan Omar defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Aug. 11

Incumbent Ilhan Omar (D) defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Aug. 11. In addition to Omar, Julie Le (D) and Latonya Reeves (D) led in media attention.

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Peggy Flanagan (D) defeated Angie Craig (D) and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on August 11, 2026

Peggy Flanagan (D) defeated Angie Craig (D) and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on August 11, 2026. As of August 2026, Flanagan and Craig led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention.

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Matt Little defeats five other candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District

Matt Little (D) defeated five other candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District on Aug. 11, 2026. Little, Kaela Berg (D), and Matt Klein (D) led in endorsements, fundraising, and media attention. Incumbent Rep. Angie Craig (D) ran for the U.S. Senate rather than for another term.

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Rep. John Larson becomes the ninth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this year to a non-incumbent

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One Last Act of Kindness: A Minnesota church closed after its congregation fell to 26 members, then gave about $600,000 to nonprofits and sold its property for affordable housing

St. Mark's United Church of Christ closed after seven decades due to declining membership. The congregation distributed approximately $600,000 among 21 local nonprofits. A substantial gift of $115,000 went to Loaves & Fishes for meal provision. The church property will be redeveloped into affordable housing units for the community. This…

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MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Primary Loss as Lisa Demuth Celebrates Victory

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede his Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary loss to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R-Minn.), questioning the vote count despite her decisive lead.

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A California Health System Wants Minnesota's Hospitals, and a 2023 State Law Will Decide

Sutter Health's bid for Allina Health is the biggest test yet of a 2023 Minnesota law requiring state review of health care mergers.

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Minnesota man killed his wife and child before dying by suicide, police say

Police said they believed deceased man was assailant in domestic-related homicide at daycare center

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What we know about the Minnesota home daycare murders

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U.S. Treasury Issues Geographic Targeting Order Requiring Recordkeeping and Reporting by Certain Financial Institutions in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) imposing new recordkeeping and reporting requirements on certain financial institutions operating in Minnesota, according to an official announcement published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2026.

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Man kills partner and child at their Minnesota home daycare with six other kids present: police

A parent dropping off a child at the daycare was who initially alerted police, according to officials

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Trump’s golden touch is tarnished after rough nights for ‘My Pillow guy,’ Lindsey Graham sister and anti-Muslim Ogles

ANALYSIS: Trump whiffed on one big endorsement on Tuesday, might have made a bum one in South Carolina and flopped in Tennessee, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes

With almost all votes counted in Republican primary for governor, Lisa Demuth is ahead by over 10% of ballots

The Guardian - US

In 2020, Minnesota funded a $1.918 million Shell Rock River habitat program; by 2025, it had protected or restored 588 acres

The Shell Rock River Watershed initiative in Minnesota has made significant strides by securing 588 acres of critical habitat, surpassing its original objective by 105 acres through extensive restoration work. This program focused on acquiring various properties while bolstering wetlands and prairie habitats. Backed by funding for land purchases and…

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Mike Lindell refuses to concede his primary loss and blames voting ‘anomalies’ despite losing by 10 points

The MyPillow founder and election conspiracy theorist did not explain the alleged ‘anomalies’ that his team found in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary

International Business Times

Big Wins, Major Upsets And A Trump Setback. Here's What Happened In Tuesday's Primaries.

Tuesday's primaries offered a glimpse of the battles shaping the 2026 midterms, from Democratic fights over ideology and generational change to fresh questions about the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement.

The Guardian - US

Trump ally loses, mixed results for progressives: takeaways from primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond

Primaries across US included Darline Graham advancing to runoff, while progressive Francesca Hong and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell fell short

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Minnesota, South Carolina & Wisconsin: Trump endorsement delivers mixed results in Republican primaries

President Donald Trump's endorsements produced mixed results in Tuesday's Republican primaries, with his preferred candidates losing one key race, advancing to a runoff in another and securing nominations in Wisconsin.

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US primaries: Trump-backed candidates face mixed fortunes

US state primaries threw up mixed results for Donald Trump's endorsed candidates. Mike Lindell lost in Minnesota, while Darline Graham advanced in South Carolina. Lisa Demuth defeated Lindell in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary. Peggy Flanagan secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat.

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Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary as progressives score another victory

Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, defeating Angie Craig. This victory signals a progressive shift within the Democratic Party. Flanagan will now face Republican Michele Tafoya in the general election. Republicans see an opportunity in Minnesota's divided political landscape. Lisa Demuth secured the Republican nomination for governor.

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Flanagan clinches Democratic Senate nod in Minnesota in win for progressives

The progressive momentum in Democratic Senate primaries continued Tuesday, with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating the more moderate Rep. Angie Craig in a high-stakes contest. But progressives were dealt a setback in neighboring Wisconsin, with state Rep. Francesca Hong, a self-described democratic socialist and the perceived front-runner in the…

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Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger

State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderate

The Guardian - US

Minnesota progressive wins Senate primary over anti-ICE sentiments, as Wisconsin governor’s race remains close – as it happened

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Suspected Iranian Hackers Targeted U.S. Water Utilities. Experts Say the Systems Are 'Low-Hanging Fruit'

At least a dozen states have been affected by the recent campaign, including Minnesota, where at least 30 water systems were targeted.

The Guardian - US

Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans

From progressive and moderate to election deniers, state sees wide spectrum of candidates in test of direction for both parties

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