parks
Questions raised about Mike Lindell’s pillow, book giveaways while campaigning
By Ashley Halbach at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
@keyframes spin {
0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }
100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }
}
Questions raised about Mike Lindell’s pillow, book giveaways while campaigning
To put it lightly, Mik...
Key takeaway “This is our little ‘Go Anywhere’ My Pillow,” he told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on Tuesday while pulling one out from under his desk.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The question of whether Mike Lindell's pillow and book giveaways comply with state campaign finance laws has significant implications for Minneapolis voters. As the city's residents consider their options in the upcoming election, they deserve clarity on whether such tactics are permissible. The fact that Lindell's campaign purchased the pillows from his own company, My Pillow, raises concerns about the potential for self-dealing and the use of campaign funds for personal benefit. Minneapolis voters should watch closely to see how the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board responds to this situation, and whether the board provides guidance on the legality of such giveaways. The city's history of strict campaign finance regulations suggests that the board may take a close look at Lindell's actions, and their decision could have a lasting impact on the state's electoral landscape.
About this story
Original reporting by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) . The Minneapolis surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
Get more The Minneapolis stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering parks and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? @keyframes spin {
0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }
100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }
}
Questions raised about Mike Lindell’s pillow, book giveaways while campaigning
To put it lightly, Mik...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Ashley Halbach at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC). To learn more about how The Minneapolis selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more parks coverage from The Minneapolis, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More parks →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter