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Judge finds probable cause Mike Lindell broke campaign finance rules with pillow handout
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · As published by Star Tribune
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Mike Lindell is at the center of the matter, which concerns a pillow handout.
A local issue involving campaign finance rules is moving forward. Mike Lindell is at the center of the matter, which concerns a pillow handout. A judge has found probable cause that rules were broken.
The case will now be reviewed by a panel of administrative law judges. This panel consists of three judges who will gather more evidence during a hearing. Further details about the case and the upcoming hearing are available from the Star Tribune.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
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