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The Associated Press
St. Paul

Pence's return highlights White House's focus on Minnesota

Vice President Mike Pence bids his Minnesota supporters goodbye.
Vice President Mike Pence is heading back to Minnesota on Aug. 30.
Richard Marshall for MPR News file

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Vice President Mike Pence is heading back to Minnesota.

Minnesota Republican Party chairw Jennifer Carnahan announced Monday that Pence will return to Minnesota Aug. 30. It's the latest evidence of the White House's keen focus on Minnesota ahead of an election filled with competitive races in a state President Trump nearly won in 2016.

Pence's upcoming visit will be the third White House stop to Minnesota in just over a month. Trump hosted a rally on behalf of Republican congressional candidate Pete Stauber in late July. Pence followed up to support Stauber earlier this month.

Stauber is one of several Minnesota candidates that could figure into the fight for control of the House. Republicans are also hoping to win Minnesota's 1st Congressional District and defend suburban incumbents.