Reporter | Politics and Government

Briana Bierschbach is a politics and government reporter for the Star Tribune.

Bierschbach has spent the last decade covering Minnesota politics for various publications, including MPR News and MinnPost. She started her journalism career in college at the University of Minnesota's campus newspaper, the Minnesota Daily, where she covered city hall. Bierschbach also has worked at the Pioneer Press, the Associated Press and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. In her spare time, she teaches a class on state government at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and spends time with her husband, dog and two cats.


X's AI chatbot 'Grok' spread misinformation about Minnesota's ballots. Does the tech giant care?

Secretary of State Steve Simon says the social media platform gave the equivalent of a "shoulder shrug" when secretaries of state brought the problem to their attention.


MyPillow landlord drops eviction after company pays overdue rent

The company was evicted from another warehouse in Shakopee in March after a half dozen default notices.


Gov. Tim Walz says virtual nomination process will create Democratic party unity

A DNC rules committee adopted a plan Wednesday to virtually vote on a nominee ahead of the party's convention in Chicago.


Secretary of State: Contrary to misinformation, presidential candidates not finalized in Minnesota

Both major parties still have time to submit the names of their nominees to the state ahead of the November election.


Is Kamala Harris vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for vice president? He's not saying.

The second-term DFL governor said it's been "a little weird" to see his name reported as a possible candidate.


Gov. Walz backs Kamala Harris, as vice presidential speculation grows

Walz, a two-term governor, is lower down on the list of possible running mates for Kamala Harris than governors of other battleground states.


With Biden out of race, big-name Minnesota Democrats move to Kamala Harris

Biden's stunning decision not to run for president saw Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Rep. Ilhan Omar, quickly line up behind Biden's favored successor, Vice President Kamala Harris. Gov. Tim Walz, who joined party leaders in lauding Biden, could get swept up in VP chatter.


Minnesota abortion providers prepare for influx of Iowans

The Iowa Supreme Court recently struck down a lower court injunction that clears the way for a law there that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy.


GOP U.S. Senate hopefuls Royce White and Joe Fraser spar over conservative credentials, issues

Both are running in an August primary to take on DFL U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar this fall.


DNC letter signed by Walz quiets concerns about push to nominate Biden before August

A roll vote on the Democratic Party's presidential nominee won't happen before Aug. 1.