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Minnesota’s rich heritage, marked by its lakes, rivers, and historic Twin Cities, has long established itself as a pillar of American growth and innovation. However, in recent years, Minnesotans have faced rising crime, increasing taxes, and a decline in trust in public institutions. The state now faces a crossroads between continued chaos and a return to commonsense leadership.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has launched its Minnesota state chapter (AFPI-MN) to end the dysfunction and restore the values that built the state. Guided by the America First Agenda, AFPI-MN is committed to lowering Minnesota’s cost of living and revitalizing the state’s economy, restoring fiscal responsibility and reforming state and local taxes, restoring order and peace to Minnesota communities, combating fraud, waste, and abuse, and protecting Minnesotans by enforcing immigration laws.

AFPI-MN stands at the forefront, leading the charge to build a future that is stronger, safer, and more prosperous for every Minnesotan.

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Zach Freimark

Executive Director, America First Minnesota

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Commentary | January 15, 2026

Minnesota’s Unconstitutional Lawsuit Against DHS Has No Legal Basis and Must Be Dismissed

The state of Minnesota is suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But do they have a case? The Constitution and over 200 years of precedent are unambiguous: Minnesota has no legal right to prevent the lawful exercise of federal immigration authority.
Op-Ed | January 9, 2026

Mayor Frey, ICE is not ‘sowing chaos.’ You are. Please resign.
Statement | January 8, 2026

AFPI Applauds White House Commitment to Crack Down on Fraud Targeting Taxpayer-Funded Programs

Today, Vice President JD Vance announced the creation of a new Department of Justice division for national fraud enforcement, including a new Assistant Attorney General role to lead coordinated, nationwide anti-fraud efforts. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Brett Tolman, Chair for Law & Justice.
Op-Ed | December 17, 2025

Turns Out the Real ‘Minnesota Miracle’ Was How Much Fraud They Buried

Minnesota has found itself in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The explosion of fraud, driven largely by the East African community in Minnesota in partnership with a corrupt state administration, isn’t new to readers of this paper. About 65% of Minnesotans say government fraud is “somewhat” or “very” widespread, according to AFPI polling conducted in July.

Statement | November 4, 2025

AFPI and America First Mayors’ Council Chair Condemn NYC Mayoral Outcome  

New York City has long served as a gateway to the American Dream, a shining example of American ingenuity and grit. Today, the mayoral election in New York City marks a major shift away from the American dream and towards the nightmare of Marxism.

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