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Feds launch investigation into Minnesota Department of Education over transgender doll claims
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The US Department of Education launched the investigation following a complaint from a conservative nonprofit organization.
The Minnesota Department of Education is under investigation by the federal government. This development comes after claims surfaced about the use of transgender dolls in schools. The US Department of Education launched the investigation following a complaint from a conservative nonprofit organization.
The complaint was filed by Defending Education, prompting the federal agency to look into the matter. A recent report by Fox News is also cited as a factor in the investigation. Further details about the investigation and the program at the center of the controversy, MyGender Dolls, are available from local news sources, including a fact check on the University of Minnesota's program.
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Category: schools Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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