Peggy Flanagan takes office as Lieutenant Governor
Flanagan began serving as Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor in 2019.
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Inaugural remarks as Lieutenant Governor
The Governor’s office published Flanagan’s prepared remarks and linked to the inauguration video. Read the complete statement and watch the original recording in its original setting.
NPR: “Minnesota Lieutenant Governor on the Source of Unrest in Her State”
An NPR interview with Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan about unrest in Minnesota, linked in its original form. It includes comments from Flanagan and others on “white supremacy” as an instigator.
Intelligencer: “Why Are Minnesota Democrats So Progressive?”
A Minnesota House DFL page published an Intelligencer article about the 2023 DFL legislative agenda and the political conditions surrounding it.
Governor announces anti-fraud package
The administration announced a centralized state fraud investigations unit and additional controls.
Legislative Auditor releases Feeding Our Future review
The review details oversight gaps at the Minnesota Department of Education.
“Protect Trans Kids” shirt appearance
A published report described a widely shared image of Flanagan wearing a “Protect trans kids” shirt during a press conference and included the statement reported with that appearance. The article also presents differing public reactions.
Riot photographer shares never-before-seen photos
An Alpha News interview with a riot photographer, linked to the original video.
Feeding Our Future scheme leader sentenced
The Department of Justice announced a 28-year sentence for a scheme leader.
The Australian video report on a Somali market appearance
A video report from The Australian about Flanagan’s appearance at a Somali market, linked in its original form.
Fox News: Minnesota voter vouching policy
Fox News reported on Minnesota’s same-day voter-registration vouching policy, including comments from officials and critics about its safeguards.
White House press conference on ICE riots in Minneapolis
A Fox News video from a White House briefing, linked to the original video. Comments start at 24:50. Later reporting challenged the federal account presented at the briefing, while the video documents violence in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: theft case involving an FBI vehicle
Alleged Latin Kings gangster charged with theft of rifle from FBI vehicle.
MedPage Today report on transgender medicine
Read the full MedPage Today report in its original form.
Minnesota Senate nominees chosen
Associated Press reported that Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya won their respective party primaries for U.S. Senate.
Flanagan Discusses Locus of Fraud
In an early post-nomination interview on MS NOW’s Morning Joe, the Lieutenant Governor explains who is responsible for the fraud.
FOX 9: “Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says ‘we have to rip ICE apart’”
FOX 9’s report includes the full interview context and Flanagan’s remarks on ICE and federal funding.
