Iowa leaders amused by proposal to buy 9 Minnesota counties. Minnesota, not so much.
Iowa's boundaries remain largely the same as when the state entered the union in 1846. But one Republican senator wants to change that.
Iowa senator wants to buy southern Minnesota counties, not everyone is on board
Ankeny, said he will introduce a bill in the Iowa General Assembly to purchase the bottom nine counties of Minnesota and make them part of Iowa.
Senator proposes bill to let Iowa buy 9 Minnesota counties: 'Could still buy Gopher gear'
A Republican senator hopes to "make Minnesota Iowa again" after introducing a bill that would allow Iowa to buy nine southern Minnesota counties.
Iowa State Senator says he will introduce bill to propose purchase of nine Minnesota counties
DES MOINES, Iowa (KTTC) – Iowa State Sen. Michael Bousselot (R-Ankeny) announced he will be introducing a bill that proposes the purchase of Minnesota’s nine southern-most counties. Bousselot made the announcement at the Land Investment Expo in Des Moines.
Iowa senator announces bill to purchase 9 Minnesota counties
This announcement follows the lead of President-elect Donald Trump as he's floated taking control of Greenland and the Panama Canal.
'Make Minnesota Iowa Again': Senator proposes bill to let Iowa buy 9 Minnesota counties
A Republican Iowa senator wants to "make Minnesota Iowa again" by introducing a bill that would allow Iowa to buy nine southern Minnesota counties.
Iowa state lawmaker proposes to buy 9 Minnesota counties
An Iowa lawmaker wants to expand the state of Iowa by buying Minnesota's southern row of nine counties. Though the proposal is far from a done deal, it's already stirring up conversation at the Statehouse. Republican State Sen. Mike Bousselot, of Ankeny, is spearheading the effort.
Could Iowa grow in size? Lawmaker proposes bill to buy 9 Minnesota counties
Lawmaker Michael Bousselot drew from President-elect Donald Trump, saying his bill would "Make Minnesota Iowa Again."
Minnesota DFL leader says ‘no’ to Iowa buying 9 of its counties; Walz silent
Minnesota Democrat Farmer Labor Party responded with a two-word statement on social media. “Counteroffer: No.”
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