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Politics Friday: live at the GOP and DFL state political conventions

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Minnesota GOP convention
The stage is set for the Minnesota GOP state nominating convention on June 1, 2018, in Duluth.
Mark Zdechlik | MPR News

Listen to interviews with the candidates for Governor and US Senator, from the GOP State Convention in Duluth and the DFL State Convention in Rochester.

MPR Political editor Mike Mulcahy hosts the coverage from Rochester with MPR political reporter Brian Bakst in Duluth.

The candidates seeking endorsement for Governor and the two US Senate seats were invited for LIVE interviews.

You'll also hear from DFL Party chair Ken Martin and Republican Party chair Jennifer Carnahan, outlining the key issues their respective parties consider to be priorities this year.