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Minn. Republicans call for unity after bruising convention fight
Party leaders stressed the GOP must overcome differences to end a losing streak in statewide races. Attorney general hopeful Doug Wardlow decided to press on to the primary.
Republicans back Scott Jensen in Minnesota governor's race
The doctor and former state senator narrowly beat Kendall Qualls after a heated fight in Rochester for the GOP endorsement.
Minnesota Republicans back newcomer as AG hopeful
Candidates for the two key statewide offices focused on election security and crime as the GOP state convention kicked off Friday. Saturday will bring the biggest task: choosing a candidate for governor from a crowded field.
Minnesota Republicans endorse Kim Crockett for secretary of state
GOP delegates also endorsed Ryan Wilson for state auditor.
GOP candidate for governor Mike Murphy picks running mate
Lacy Johnson, who challenged U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in 2020, is running with Murphy.
How do Minnesota's political endorsement conventions work?
What to know about the upcoming Republican and DFL state conventions.
2022 legislative session: What's at stake, issue by issue
We track the status of top issues ahead of the Legislature's May 23 adjournment.
U.S. interior secretary touts urban park funding in St. Paul visit
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber and mining advocates called on Secretary Deb Haaland to visit northern Minnesota.
Leaked abortion opinion prompts outrage, hesitation
While procedure is constitutionally protected in Minnesota, the draft signaled that opponents may soon win a long-sought victory.
State leaders praise frontline worker bonuses, insurance deal
It will take months to get the checks to workers, and businesses may have to wait if they want payments from the state.