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- 1Immigration helped revive small-town Minnesota, Democrats argue▼Immigration was revitalizing small-town Minnesota, but Republicans didn’t care
A MinnPost commentary argues that immigrants were revitalizing small-town Minnesota, helping counter population decline and supporting local economies. The piece claims Republican politicians have ignored or dismissed these benefits. The argument reflects a broader national debate over immigration's economic role in rural areas, with Minnesota communities often cited as examples of demographic turnaround driven by newcomers.
- 2Minnesota GOP candidate Lisa Demuth opposes Iran war▼GOP Gov. Candidate Lisa Demuth comes out against Iran war ‘It’s hurting Minnesotans’
Lisa Demuth, a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota, has come out against the war with Iran, saying it is hurting Minnesotans. Her comments break with the more hawkish wing of her party and frame the conflict in terms of its costs at home, from economic strain to resources diverted from state priorities.