Tad Jude speaks on public safety in Minneapolis in August 2022. Republicans endorsed the longtime politician this weekend, hoping he wins the suburban

GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving

Longtime Republican legislator, county commissioner and judge won after three rounds of voting.
Political newcomer Tayler Rahm won the Republican endorsement on Saturday in Minnesota’s competitive Second Congressional District, beating out form
Election

Attorney Tayler Rahm wins GOP backing in battleground Second District

April 27
In the Third District, Republican activists endorsed former judge and state legislator Tad Jude. And a contentious convention in the Seventh District ended with no endorsement.
Steve Boyd said he’s running for his first political office because he believes the GOP and Congress need more outside voices.
Election

In heated western Minn. GOP congressional primary, outsiders challenging incumbent

April 23
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach has a solidly conservative voting record. But Steve Boyd, a Christian conservative who has never held public office, is gaining traction as an outsider.
The Hennepin County Government Center is pictured on Dec. 23, 2021 in Minneapolis.
Local

6 Edina residents explain why they're running for the Hennepin County Board

April 25
A special primary April 30 will narrow the field from six to two before a special election May 14; they'll represent a district that includes Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata and other west metro communities.
Republican congressional candidates Joe Teirab, left, and Tayler Rahm talk to supporters during a Senate District 56 GOP Pints and Politics fundraiser
Election

GOP battle for nomination in Minnesota's Second District could head to August primary

April 22
The race has bitterly divided Republicans over who is best to take on DFL incumbent Rep. Angie Craig this fall.
Many Otter Tail County activists want to become party delegates so they can support GOP newcomer Steve Boyd over Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischba
Election

Conservatives in Otter Tail County have been fighting for years, with no end in sight

April 20
A recent flare-up over precinct caucuses is the latest in a string of battles between local party officials and a group of grassroots activists.
Voters fill out their ballots Nov. 8, 2022, at Emerson Dual Language School in Minneapolis.
Politics

Minnesota's 2024 political dates to watch

February 13
There are many critical dates to remember in the lead-up to the presidential election in November.
Local

Jill Biden rallies women, teachers for the Biden-Harris ticket in Bloomington speeches

April 19
She spoke to women at a brewery and then addressed Education Minnesota's annual convention.
Election

Legal Marijuana Now Party fights to keep its major party status before Minnesota Supreme Court

April 16
The DFL Party filed a petition arguing LMN failed to meet legal requirements to be certified as a major party.

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