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Most influential media outlet in Minnesota? That's a laugh

Forbes Magazine compiled a list of the most influential media in each state. Some of the outlets include MSNBC, Huffington Post, ABC News and NPR. The most turned-to source in Minnesota: the satirical newspaper The Onion. The ranking is based on the number of online links read and shared with others.
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Forbes Magazine compiled a list of the most influential media in each state. Some of the outlets include MSNBC, Huffington Post, ABC News and NPR. The most turned-to source in Minnesota: the satirical newspaper The Onion. The ranking is based on the number of online links read and shared with others.

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