Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

Minnesota held a primary election. Key results included Trump's performance, changes in GOP endorsements, a potential first woman governor, and varying levels of money's influence on races.

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National story. 12 articles from 12 sources. Updated Aug 12, 2026.

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

Six ways Minnesota’s primary upended political assumptions

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Duluth News TribuneCenter· Aug 12, 2026· ran in 10 outlets

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

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Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Detroit Lakes Tribune, The Bemidji Pioneer, +7 more
Detroit Lakes TribuneLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

The Bemidji PioneerLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

West Central TribuneLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

DglobeLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

Alexandria Echo PressLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

Grand Forks HeraldLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

InForumLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

Brainerd DispatchLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

Park Rapids EnterpriseLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Five takeaways from Minnesota’s primary

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

6 ways Minnesota’s primary upended political assumptions

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