See the Russian social media posts targeting Minnesotans during the 2016 elections

Democrats on the U.S. House intelligence committee on Thursday released a large trove of ads they said were posted to Facebook and Instagram as part of Russia's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election.

May 12, 2018 at 10:17PM
This post about Minnesota's first hijab-wearing police officer was among the ads sponsored on Facebook as part of Russia's efforts to interfere in U.S. politics.
This post about Minnesota's first hijab-wearing police officer was among the ads sponsored on Facebook as part of Russia’s efforts to interfere in U.S. politics. (Colleen Kelly/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Democrats on the U.S. House intelligence committee on Thursday released a large trove of ads they said were posted to Facebook and Instagram as part of Russia's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election.

Here are some of the politically and racially charged ads posts that specifically targeted Minnesotans or highlighted events in the state, such as police shootings or protests. Click the blue links on the right side of the document to read more about the posts.

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Matt DeLong is an editor on the Minnesota Star Tribune's audience team. He writes Nuggets, a free, weekly email newsletter about legal cannabis in Minnesota. DeLong also oversees the Minnesota Poll and has written numerous reader-focused guides and FAQ articles on a wide range of topics.

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