Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota... Probably Not This Website Though
A wildly unofficial satire site about Minnesota politics, campaign promises, and the sacred civic art of passive-aggressive yard signs.
*No actual campaign was harmed in the making of this website. Hotdish opinions are our own.
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The Issues That Matter*
*To us. In a satirical sense. Not to any actual campaign.
Mandatory Hotdish Diplomacy
All international negotiations shall be conducted over a steaming pan of tater tot hotdish. Studies show that no one can stay angry while eating tater tots. This is science. Minnesota science.
Universal Access to Better Yard Signs
Every Minnesotan deserves a yard sign that doesn't fade by August. A bold new initiative to regulate font sizes, lamination standards, and the minimum acceptable level of passive aggression per square inch.
A Blue Ribbon Commission on Why Everyone Is Still Mad About Road Construction
The commission will meet quarterly, accomplish nothing, and release a 400-page report that recommends forming another commission. Orange barrels will be the official state symbol pending further review.
Protecting the Boundary Waters From Bad Takes
A sweeping legislative package to shield Minnesota's pristine wilderness from hot takes, uninformed op-eds, and people who have never actually been there but have very strong opinions about it.
A 10-Point Plan to Make Political Mailers Less Ugly
Enough is enough. Stock photos of concerned-looking people staring at gas pumps will be banned. Comic Sans is already a war crime. This administration will finally do something about it.
More fake policies coming soon.
The commission is still deliberating.
Breaking: None of This Is Real
All headlines are fictional. Any resemblance to actual events is a coincidence and also kind of your fault for reading this far.
Campaign Announces Bold Plan to Personally Apologize to Every Pothole
In a sweeping infrastructure initiative, the campaign has pledged to send a handwritten apology card to each of Minnesota's estimated 4.7 million potholes. 'They deserve acknowledgment,' said a spokesperson who may or may not exist.
New Poll Shows Minnesotans Strongly Support Whatever Gets Them Out of the Group Text
A landmark survey of 1,200 registered voters found that 94% would support any candidate who promised to provide a socially acceptable excuse to leave the neighborhood association group chat. Margin of error: ±3%, plus however passive-aggressive your aunt is.
State Fair Corn Dog Caucus Remains Undecided
For the third consecutive election cycle, the influential Corn Dog Caucus has refused to endorse any candidate, citing 'insufficient mustard policy clarity' and a general suspicion of anyone who eats their corn dog with a fork. The deep-fried electorate is watching.
Local Man Unsure If Yard Sign Is Political Statement or Just Forgot to Take It Down
Gerald Lindqvist of Edina has had the same yard sign since 2022. He cannot remember who it's for. His neighbors have stopped asking. The sign simply reads 'FORWARD' in a font that suggests urgency but communicates nothing.
Campaign Staffer Accidentally Sends 'Reply All' to Entire State of Minnesota
What began as an internal memo about the office coffee situation has now been read by 5.7 million Minnesotans. The email, which contained the phrase 'if you're not rinsing your mug you're part of the problem,' has received 2.1 million replies, mostly agreeing.
Boundary Waters Loon Endorses No One, Cites 'Insufficient Wilderness Vibes'
In a press release delivered via haunting call across a misty lake at 5:47 AM, the Common Loon of Ely, Minnesota announced it would not be endorsing any candidate this cycle. 'I've seen the platforms,' the loon did not say, because it is a bird.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we get asked. Answers we made up. Both are honest.
No. Absolutely not. This is satire. If you found this while searching for the real campaign, we admire your journey and gently suggest refining your search terms. The real campaign is out there. This is not it.
Have more questions? We probably don't have real answers, but we'll make something up that sounds plausible.