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.


DFL faces backlash for endorsing House candidate accused of harassing GOP incumbent

Judd Hoff has a long criminal history, including felony second-degree assault for wielding a machete during an argument.


What you need to know to receive Minnesota's $1,750 child tax credit this tax filing season

The state estimates more than 356,000 children have already benefited, with families receiving an average credit of $2,510.


Minnesota DFL senator to shift to remote work as she battles long COVID

Sen. Lindsey Port said former leader Kari Dziedzic set an example last year of how to serve remotely while battling a cancer diagnosis.


Are your unused devices collecting dust? A bill aims to expand electronic recycling in Minnesota.

The proposal would expand a state law to cover all electronics and create a retail fee when purchasing a product to cover the costs of recycling them later.


Campaign check: Emmer falsely claims Biden chose Easter for Trans Day of Visibility

Emmer's posts also said the president banned children from using religious symbols at the White House egg art contest, but that happened under Trump as well.


Gov. Walz reflects on historic legislative session, urges more gun safety measures

His State of the State address also included a pitch for a $989 million bonding bill, a package of construction projects focusing on affordable housing, water infrastructure projects and repairing buildings on college campuses.


Minnesota Senate approves $110,000 settlement with former DFL chief of staff

Carly Melin alleged she faced discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act when she was terminated late last year. Under the settlement, she'll drop any potential legal action against the Senate.


Judge evicting MyPillow from a Shakopee warehouse over unpaid rent

Landlord says Mike Lindell's Chaska-based pillow company has failed to pay more than $200,000 in rent the past two months.


Biden campaign staffs up in Minnesota with three top hires

The Democrat's presidential campaign now has a state director and two senior advisers.


Minnesota wants to crack down on tech and social media giants. Tech companies are pushing back.

Proposals gaining bipartisan traction at the State Capitol would clamp down on the data collection, privacy settings and user preferences.