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University of Minnesota

Public research university in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Jan 24, 2026
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About Jeffrey Pretti. Is it true that the gun picture the government showed was found appearing days ago on Reddit ?

The claim that “ the government showed was found appearing days ago on ” cannot be confirmed from the available reporting: none of the provided articles document the government displaying a photograph...

Jan 27, 2026
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did Preeti quit his job as a nurse

The short answer: no — the available reporting shows was not fired from his nursing job and was employed as an ICU registered nurse at the at the time of his death . Multiple fact‑checks and news outl...

Nov 26, 2025
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The Left is more intelligent (I need evidence backing my claim)

Recent, peer-reviewed and media-covered research finds a measurable correlation between higher cognitive ability and left/liberal political attitudes: a 2024 family-based study using measured IQ and p...

Dec 9, 2025

Which colleges or universities did Ilhan Omar attend and what degrees did she earn?

Ilhan Omar earned a bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University in 2011, listed as a B.A. (Political Science and International Studies) or sometimes B.S./B.A. depending on the source; she lat...

Dec 14, 2025

What percentage of somalians voted for trump

Available reporting does not provide a single, authoritative percentage for “what percentage of Somalis voted for Trump.” Multiple outlets document that some Somali and Somali‑American voters supporte...

Nov 26, 2025

Which Minnesota neighborhoods have the highest concentration of Somali residents in 2025?

Minnesota’s Somali population remains concentrated in specific Minneapolis neighborhoods — most notably Cedar‑Riverside (often called “Little Mogadishu”) and parts of the Lake Street corridor around K...

Dec 7, 2025

Where did Ilhan Omar grow up and which schools did she attend?

Ilhan Omar was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and spent four years in a Kenyan refugee camp before arriving in the United States in 1995; she became a U.S. citizen in 2000 and later moved to Minneapolis ...

Dec 4, 2025

How much do Somali Americans cpntribute to the economy?

Available reporting shows Somali Americans make measurable economic contributions at local and national levels: a 2024 University of Minnesota study (reported by multiple outlets) estimated Somali Min...

Oct 29, 2025

Can non-citizen residents be included in the U.S. Census population count?

President Trump announced a plan to direct a new U.S. census to exclude people without legal status from the population totals used for apportionment, a proposal that contradicts longstanding practice...

Nov 7, 2025

Which major universities had Turning Point USA chapters in 2025?

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) maintained a substantial campus footprint in 2025, claiming hundreds of college chapters and thousands of total campus presences, but publicly available reporting and organiz...

Dec 6, 2025

What was vance boelter's employment and education history leading up to the crimes?

Reporting shows Vance Boelter had a varied, sometimes inconsistent résumé spanning decades in food-service and retail management, claimed roles in security and international ventures, and later short-...

Jan 27, 2026

What independent medical or police records exist about injuries from flash‑bangs at the Minneapolis protests?

Independent, non‑police medical documentation of injuries tied to crowd‑control munitions at exists in peer‑reviewed and hospital‑system records compiled by , and in case reports and news investigatio...

Feb 1, 2026

How do I find ICE protests near me

Finding nearby requires checking organizing platforms, local and national news coverage, and community channels, then verifying time/place through organizers or multiple reports; large coordinated act...

Jan 24, 2026

Who did Vance Luther Boelter work for prior to his crime.

’s recent and verifiable employers immediately prior to the were in and a position as a recovery technician at the eye bank, while his broader work history includes past employment in food manufacturi...

Dec 11, 2025

What was Ilhan Omar's educational timeline from high school through graduate studies?

Ilhan Omar graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis in 2001 and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international studies from North Dakota State University in 2011, according ...

Jan 29, 2026

Did Alex Pretti quit his nursing job?

No — the reporting available shows was employed as a registered intensive care unit nurse at the at the time of his death and was not fired from that position, contrary to viral social-media claims th...

Dec 12, 2025

How did Ilhan Omar's upbringing in a refugee camp shape her education and career path?

Ilhan Omar’s family fled Somalia during the civil war and spent four years in a Kenyan refugee camp before resettling in the United States; she became a U.S. citizen at 17 and later earned a BA in pol...

Dec 3, 2025

What statements have Ilhan Omar or her office released regarding rumors of arrest or deportation?

Ilhan Omar and her office have repeatedly denied claims that she faces imminent arrest or deportation, calling such rumors false or politically motivated; her campaign and congressional press releases...

Nov 26, 2025

What challenges do aging Somali residents face in Minnesota long-term care, and what culturally competent solutions have been implemented?

Older Somali Minnesotans face layered challenges in long‑term care including language and cultural barriers, trauma‑related mental health needs, and health conditions tied to acculturation and social ...

Nov 18, 2025

What are the primary historical documents proving the Holocaust?

The primary historical documents proving the Holocaust consist of Nazi-era administrative records (deportation lists, camp registers, orders), contemporaneous photographs and film, survivor and libera...