An Iowa lawmaker's proposal to buy nine Minnesota counties draws some similarities to an 1839 skirmish Iowa had at its southern border.

An Iowa lawmaker wants to extend the state’s borders into nine of Minnesota’s counties, reflecting a similar situation between Missouri and Iowa in the 1800s leading to the famous

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.

Over the past week, there’s been a buzz hitting mainstream media about the idea of Iowa buying all nine southern-most Minnesota counties bordering the Hawkeye state.

Many people are laughing at the idea, but there are some people actually taking it seriously. Should Minnesota sell its southern counties to Iowa?

University of Iowa cheerleader Austin Beam, who grew up in Ankeny, is recovering after falling on his neck during a men's basketball game on Jan. 21.

Minnesota Democrat Farmer Labor Party responded with a two-word statement on social media. “Counteroffer: No.”

Iowa will buy Minnesota’s nine most southern-most counties if an Iowa lawmaker has his way. State Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from Ankeny, says Iowa has lower taxes and regulations and ...

State Sen. Mike Bousselot’s plan to shift Iowa’s northern border — by adding nine southern Minnesota counties — drew attention in the first week of the 2025 legislative session. The area’s representatives in the Iowa General Assembly differ slightly on how viable the Ankeny Republican’s “Make Minnesota Iowa Again” proposal is, however.

Sen. Mike Bousselot, R-Ankeny, announced Tuesday that he would be introducing a bill announcing Iowa's "intent to purchase" the nine southernmost counties in Minnesota. The counties that would be ...

An Iowa lawmaker has his sights set on some southern Minnesota property — not for himself, but for the Hawkeye state itself.

Minnesota Golden Gophers (9-9, 1-6 Big Ten) at Iowa Hawkeyes (12-6, 3-4 Big Ten) Iowa City, Iowa; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays Iowa after Dawson Garcia scored 27 points in ...