Minnesota becomes battleground as political clashes shape Senate race

MPR News | By Clay Masters

Published October 28, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the political dispute between President Trump and Democrats. Clashes over immigration and recent accusations of fraud are spilling into the U.S. Senate race.

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