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Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

A person holds a "Q" sign standing for "QAnon."
Guests cheer for President Donald Trump in August 2018 in Lewis Center, Ohio. The Star Tribune is reporting that six Republican-endorsed candidates for the Minnesota Legislature have expressed support for QAnon online.
Scott Olson | Getty Images 2018

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As the November election draws near, we’ve been following stories about the QAnon conspiracy theory and its growing influence in American politics.

The Star Tribune is reporting that six Republican-endorsed candidates for the Minnesota legislature have expressed support for QAnon online.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with the Star Tribune’s Stephen Montemayor about his reporting.

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