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Listen: Will Minnesota join push toward a national popular vote?
Fifteen states have joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, but Minnesota isn't one of them. Host Eric Roper talks to reporter Torey van Oot about why.
North Branch senator launches bid to lead Minnesota GOP
Jennifer Carnahan, the current party chair, has not yet said whether she plans to run for another two-year term.
Minn. lawmakers hope to revive stalled push for sprinklers in old high-rises
Spurred by fatal fire in Minneapolis, bill became stalled during pandemic.
Walz, GOP legislators offer plans with relief for businesses
Gov. Tim Walz said he hopes to call legislators back into special session as early as next week. "It feels like there's bipartisan momentum," he said outside the Nook in St. Paul.
Two Republicans join Minn. House Democrats in urging virus caution
About one-fifth of legislators vow to take safety steps, urge residents to do the same.
Klomentum or Klobmentum? Tweet revives heated Klobuchar primary debate
Minnesota GOP lawmakers silent on Trump efforts to subvert election
Will Minnesota join the push to switch to a national popular vote?
Coming off the 2020 presidential election, the conversation around the Electoral College continues to heat up.
2 Minnesota senators split from DFL, start independent caucus
Sen. Tom Bakk of Cook, a longtime Capitol power broker, and Sen. David Tomassoni of Chisholm cited growing political polarization.
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer re-elected as House GOP campaign chair
Republicans exceeded handicappers' expectations nationwide.