State senator says he's being investigated by MN medical board
State Sen. Scott Jensen, R-Chaska, said Sunday that he is under investigation by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice for statements he has made about the pandemic. He posted a statement on Facebook over the weekend saying he’s being investigated for spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 death toll and providing “reckless advice” by comparing the virus with the flu. He said he feels he’s being targeted.
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