After years in electoral doldrums, Minnesota GOP pins hopes on sour voter moodMay 20, 2024 1:36 PMBy Mark ZdechlikMinnesota Republicans think they’re well-positioned this year and believe they have an upper hand over Democrats on issues frustrating many Americans: high prices, illegal immigration and international conflicts. But the party faces challenges, too.
Play3min 49secAt Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'May 19, 2024 8:38 PMBy Stephen Fowler and Jeongyoon Han Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Joe Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance — and future of — democracy.
Royce White wins GOP endorsement to run against DFL Senator Amy KlobucharMay 18, 2024 1:53 PMBy Mark ZdechlikMinnesota Republicans endorsed Royce White as their U.S. Senate candidate.
Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with Morehouse commencementMay 17, 2024 6:14 AMBy Deepa Shivaram President Biden met with plaintiffs from the Brown v. Board of Education case Thursday. On Friday, he’s meeting with members of historically Black sororities and fraternities.
Play4min 53secTrump’s return to Minnesota has attention of both partiesMay 17, 2024 4:00 AMBy Clay Masters, Mark Zdechlik, and Jon CollinsFundraising stop gives Donald Trump a chance to dip back into Minnesota, a state that’s twice been tantalizing but unsuccessful for the GOP candidate.
Play6min 20secGroups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state lawsMay 16, 2024 6:17 AMBy Aaron Mendelson and Ashley Lopez New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
Play8min 37secAs Trump eyes Minnesota, those nostalgic about his presidency prepare to activateMay 16, 2024 4:00 AMBy Mark ZdechlikWith a 2020 presidential rematch seemingly set, how will voters confront that familiar choice? MPR News launches an occasional series focusing on how people are arriving at their political decisions.
Edelson wins Hennepin County Board seat in special electionMay 15, 2024 10:58 AMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxDFL state Rep. Heather Edelson will fill a vacant seat on the Hennepin County Board, after winning a special election on Tuesday. There were mixed results for school district referendum questions on the ballot around the state.
Trump will stump in Minnesota, a traditionally blue state he insists he can win. Is it really in play?May 13, 2024 10:20 AMBy The Associated PressTrump will take a break from his hush money trial in New York to speak at the Minnesota GOP's annual Lincoln Reagan fundraising dinner on Friday.
Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting May 11, 2024 4:55 PMBy Clay MastersRep. Omar picks up the endorsement over former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels whom she narrowly defeated her two years ago.