# Minnesota elections face new challenges as federal support is pulled back

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Podcast: [Essential Minnesota](https://stenobird.com/podcast/essential-minnesota-7677952)
Published: 2026-07-24T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/STB2629085840.mp3
Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/STB2629085840.mp3
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Longtime political reporter Briana Bierschbach details how the Trump administration has pulled back key support that has helped Minnesota safeguard elections while pushing changes based on unproven allegations that could make it harder for legitimate voters to cast ballots.

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