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Trump admin investigates Minnesota schools over 'transgender dolls'
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Longworth , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the investigation are available from FOX 9 KMSP, the source of this information.
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into Minnesota's Department of Education. The investigation is related to concerns about certain dolls being used in classrooms. These dolls are described as "transgender dolls".
The probe is focused on their use in schools throughout the state. Further details about the investigation are available from FOX 9 KMSP, the source of this information.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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