LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Minneapolis Times Left-Center Biased based on mild progressive framing in opinion content and occasional reliance on institutional narratives in straight news reporting. We also rate them Mostly Factual in reporting due to generally factual content, named sources, use of credible references; however, ownership and funding transparency could be improved for a higher overall confidence rating.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.2)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Minneapolis Times is a digital news site covering Minneapolis politics, policy, law enforcement, and civic issues. It aims to “bridge a critical gap in local journalism” by combining community insight with professional reporting, featuring contributors such as journalists and civic leaders, including former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson. The site mainly serves local decision-makers and focuses on Minneapolis governance, crime, and policy.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Minneapolis Times does not clearly disclose ownership. Revenue appears to be derived from the sale of yard signs.
Analysis / Bias
The Minneapolis Times publishes a mixture of straight reporting and opinion content.
For example, in “U.S. Attorney Announces Major Takedown of ‘Family Mob’ Drug Organization” the article reports on federal indictments related to a fentanyl distribution operation. The piece relies almost exclusively on statements from federal law enforcement officials such as the U.S. Attorney and the FBI. While the tone is not overtly partisan, sourcing comes from official government statements, and there is no inclusion of defense attorneys, civil liberties advocates, or outside experts. The absence of hyperlinked citations reduces sourcing strength and reflects a mild structural imbalance toward institutional narratives.
In contrast, the opinion piece “Enforcing Prohibition with a Massive New Federal Force of Poorly Trained Agents Didn’t Go So Well in the 1920s” draws historical parallels between Prohibition-era enforcement and modern immigration enforcement expansion. The framing emphasizes concerns about federal overreach, insufficient training, and the use of force. While academic in tone, the analogy aligns with moderate progressive viewpoints, skeptical of aggressive federal policing expansion. The piece references and links to several mainstream outlets, including: Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, NBC News, and Military.com
Overall, straight news reporting tends to be structured and fact-based but often relies heavily on official sources without presenting strong counterbalancing perspectives. Opinion content reflects mild to moderate progressive framing on social and civil liberties issues. The tone is generally measured and avoids extreme emotional rhetoric.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Minneapolis Times Left-Center Biased based on mild progressive framing in opinion content and occasional reliance on institutional narratives in straight news reporting. We also rate them Mostly Factual in reporting due to generally factual content, named sources, use of credible references; however, ownership and funding transparency could be improved for a higher overall confidence rating. (M. Huitsing 02/26/2026)
Source: https://minneapolistimes.com/
Last Updated on February 26, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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