Minnesota is known as “The land of 10,000 lakes,” but it can more accurately be described as “The land of 10,000 flakes,” and that is probably a massive understatement;
Milt Harris , Bio and Archives--July 31, 2026
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Minnesota appears determined to remain in the news for negative reasons. Recently, federal prosecutors have estimated that systemic fraud in programs administered by the state could amount to approximately $9 billion. This estimate comes from ongoing investigations into various state-run social services involved in a fraudulent scheme.
$9 billion is an astonishing amount of money, and yet it supposedly went unnoticed by state officials. Chief among them is Democratic Governor Tim Walz, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith.
Is it possible for such a large sum of money to be embezzled without raising any red flags? Some believe that the fraud was not conducted in secrecy. There are those who think that certain individuals were aware of what was happening but chose to ignore it, quietly benefiting from the situation.
Attacking taxpayers' wallets wasn’t enough. The University of Minnesota is facing significant criticism from parents, advocacy groups, and medical professionals for introducing a product called "MyGenderDolls." Critics argue that these toys promote complex gender ideology to children who are too young to comprehend it.
The products are designed for children ages four to ten and feature interchangeable hairstyles and clothing, as well as removable genitalia. According to the company's website, these dolls are intended for use by clinicians and educators who work with gender-diverse children. The launch is expected to take place this fall.
National radio host and renowned conservative writer Todd Starnes got off one of the best descriptions of the dolls, saying:
“It’s basically a transgender Mr. Potato Head, but this Mr. Potato Head is a creepy pervert.”
Agreed.
The dolls were developed as part of a University of Minnesota research project that received funding from the school’s Early Innovation Fund before being transitioned into a private company.
Supporters say the dolls are designed to help children discuss gender identity through therapeutic play. However, that’s the point. Children SHOULD NOT BE DISCUSSING GENDER IDENTITY, for the simple reason that it IS NOT THERAPEUTIC and IT IS CERTAINLY NOT PLAY!
In a university publication that has since been deleted, University of Minnesota postdoctoral fellow Ben Parchem offered this liberal blurb of insanity:
“They come with interchangeable accessories and removable and swappable genitalia to help children ‘realize all the different options that exist for who they can be, regardless of their body parts.”
Really, Ben, you think it’s appropriate to tell kids as young as four years old that their genitalia are interchangeable? If you do believe that, you have no right to be around children of any age.
Co-creator Dianne Berg tried to defend the ridiculous project in the same publication.
“It’s really important to address the belief, ‘I’m not a “real” boy because I don’t have these private parts,’ versus, ‘I am a real boy, whatever my anatomy looks like. It’s about helping children develop tools to cope with messages in society that could lead to shame.”
Well, Diane, I hate to break this to you, but the anatomy you are born with is all that matters when it comes to determining gender.
The expression “If she had balls, she would be my uncle” is an absolute truism, and your perverted dolls cannot change science, biology, or genetics no matter how many stars you wish upon.
Dr. Quentin Van Meter, former president of the American College of Pediatricians, told the New York Post:
Kimberly Fletcher, the president of Moms for America, expressed her concerns about the program, calling it absurd. She argued that it is inappropriate to expose four-year-olds to dolls with removable genitalia and questioned why taxpayers are funding such initiatives. Fletcher emphasized that conversations about sex and gender should be guided by parents, not by government-funded institutions.
Evangelist Franklin Graham posted on X:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his administration have championed transgender policies. Fox News reported that Walz received the University of Minnesota’s Distinguished Sexual and Gender Health Champion Award in 2023, and one of the creators of MyGenderDolls participated in presenting the honor.
The Distinguished Sexual and Gender Health Champion Award? Really?
Walz and the state of Minnesota have singled out their spot as one of the most dysfunctional and morally corrupt states in the country. The fact that, of all the things the University of Minnesota could have used taxpayer money for instead of this, tells you everything you need to know.
Minnesota is known as “The land of 10,000 lakes,” but it can more accurately be described as “The land of 10,000 flakes,” and that is probably a massive understatement.
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Milt spent thirty years as a sales and operations manager for an international manufacturing company. He is also a four-time published author on a variety of subjects. Now, he spends most of his time researching and writing about conservative politics and liberal folly.