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Pam Altendorf, a Minnesota state legislator, has recently used her social media platform to address issues ranging from local news coverage to family moments. On November 8, 2025, Altendorf responded to recent media reports about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issuance in Minnesota.

In a post dated November 8, 2025, Altendorf wrote: "My response to the @FoxNews story. SNAP issuance with the 174% increase in 1-year……FOX9 just confidently reported this to be “only a reporting error”. My statement FOX9 did NOT include in their reporting: 'If true? They are now admitting to potentially submitting 4+ years of https://t.co/yXj2OGdaRN https://t.co/qcV3uwMbxF'". The post highlights her concerns over the accuracy of reported SNAP data and her dissatisfaction with how her statements were represented by local media outlets.

Later that day, Altendorf shared a personal message about her family on social media. On November 8, 2025, she posted: "Another addition to: Altendorf Family ~ WHO WORE IT BETTER…!? Our son and his wife….somehow managed to duplicate himself in our grandson. https://t.co/97B9kkT8sk https://t.co/58Gh5CwVc4".

On November 9, 2025, Altendorf addressed her followers regarding the role of citizens in news dissemination across Minnesota. She stated: "If you watched this video you might have heard me say, “We’re the news now”. I want to clarify what that means……and I am not just referring to “me”…I’m referring to “us”…the people all over Minnesota need to step up and become the MN News now! And the truth is…with https://t.co/cseqgfUUN8 https://t.co/2qTvcvWSMU".

Altendorf’s comments come at a time when scrutiny over public benefits programs and local journalism remains high. As a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, she has previously voiced concerns about government transparency and accountability in state-administered programs.

Her recent posts reflect both ongoing policy debates and personal reflections shared with her constituents online.