Minnesota Politics

In the last 6 hours
Democrat Rep. Angie Craig Launches U.S. Senate Run in Minnesota KVRR20:59 29-Apr-25
5 things to know about Rep. Angie Craig as she launches U.S. Senate bid in Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota19:34 29-Apr-25
In the last 8 hours
Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds MPR News17:59 29-Apr-25
Yesterday
Voters head to the polls for special election in Minnesota’s Senate District 6 KSTP TV16:23 29-Apr-25
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s seat The Washington Times16:14 29-Apr-25
Failed VP Candidate Admits He Is ‘Very Pessimistic’ About Dems' Senate Chances The Daily Caller15:54 29-Apr-25
President Trump weighs in on Eagles’ signature play during team’s White House visit NJ.com - The Times of Trenton14:55 29-Apr-25
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig launches bid for U.S. Senate Duluth News Tribune14:52 29-Apr-25
Minnesota House Democrat jumps into open Senate race, GOP aims to flip her seat Fox News13:49 29-Apr-25
Minneapolis Prosecutors Openly Endorse Race Discrimination National Review Online13:46 29-Apr-25
Live Results: April 29 Iowa and Minnesota Legislative Special Elections 270 to Win13:43 29-Apr-25
Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota announces U.S. Senate run CBS Minnesota13:26 29-Apr-25
The detentions and deportations in Minnesota during Trump’s first 100 days in office Star Tribune, Minnesota12:39 29-Apr-25
U.S. Representative Angie Craig announces run for U.S. Senate in 2026 KTTC12:18 29-Apr-25
US representative Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring senator Tina Smith's seat The Times of India11:25 29-Apr-25
Democratic Rep. Angie Craig Launches Senate Run In Minnesota HuffPost (US)11:13 29-Apr-25
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig announces campaign for Senate Roll Call11:10 29-Apr-25
Prosecutor Says Charging Tim Walz Official For Tesla Vandalism Would Risk ‘Public Safety’ Tipp Insights11:03 29-Apr-25
Minnesota State Capitol will honor tribal nations with a Tribal Flag Plaza MPR News10:06 29-Apr-25
Trump thinks Minnesotan Hegseth will 'get it together' amid Pentagon staff chaos MPR News02:18 29-Apr-25
Tolkkinen: Rural Minnesota Trump supporters stand by their guy Star Tribune, Minnesota00:05 29-Apr-25
In the last 7 days
What’s the new Trump policy on international students? Even their own lawyers don’t know Sahan Journal21:36 28-Apr-25
Progressive Minnesota Prosecutor Orders Consideration of ‘Racial Identity’ in Plea Deals National Review Online20:19 28-Apr-25
Prosecutor Under Fire Over Tesla Vandal Case Decides It's Time To Focus On 'Racial Disparities' … The Daily Caller17:02 28-Apr-25
Supreme Ct. Case on Disability Suit Against Minnesota School District C-Span (Video)16:45 28-Apr-25
Trans News Tracker: Maine, Minnesota, and Pedro Pascal Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Attacks on Trans People Autostraddle13:58 28-Apr-25
Minnesotans are feeling a lot of economic uncertainty 100 days into Trump’s presidency MPR News12:54 28-Apr-25
Minnesota universities and colleges weather chaotic changes in Trump’s first 100 days in office Star Tribune, Minnesota12:39 28-Apr-25
Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case New Hampshire Public Radio12:01 28-Apr-25
A divided Legislature looks for compromises as Minnesota session turns toward finish MPR News10:01 28-Apr-25
Trump administration cuts more than $1.3M in grants from Minnesota museums, institutions Twin Cities Pioneer Press00:03 28-Apr-25
DA who rejected charging Tesla suspect unveils new race-focused plea deal policy for prosecutors Fox News22:42 27-Apr-25
AG Ellison’s suit against Trump over anti-trans executive orders draws mixed reactions Pine and Lakes Echo Journal19:14 27-Apr-25
As Minnesota AG fights Trump in court, he says executive branch ‘belligerence’ is growing Star Tribune, Minnesota13:39 27-Apr-25
Disability funding, taxes at issue as MN Legislature crafts state budget Twin Cities Pioneer Press11:22 27-Apr-25
Ellison files suit against Trump Administration alleging unlawful K-12 school funding conditions WDAY Radio15:47 26-Apr-25
In Minnesota’s most conservative county, Trump voters resolute 100 days into term Star Tribune, Minnesota12:12 26-Apr-25
Some Minnesota students see visas reinstated as Trump reverses course CBS Minnesota04:52 26-Apr-25
Minnesota sues Trump administration over threat to withhold funding from schools MPR News00:29 26-Apr-25
Republican, Democratic lawmakers clash over state-funded healthcare for undocumented Minnesotans Sahan Journal00:04 26-Apr-25
Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals MPR News23:40 25-Apr-25
Minnesota GOP Reps Call For Ethics Investigation Of Potential Dem Senate Candidate The Daily Caller22:23 25-Apr-25
Minnesota Senate denies amendment aimed at keeping U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth Northern News Now21:36 25-Apr-25
Trump administration reverses course, will reinstate international student visas Sahan Journal20:11 25-Apr-25
Good ol’ fashioned Minnesota injustice Washington Examiner17:26 25-Apr-25
Who is behind the resistance to Trump in Minnesota? Star Tribune, Minnesota15:19 25-Apr-25
Minnesota academic leaders among hundreds condemning Trump ‘overreach’ Twin Cities Pioneer Press04:46 25-Apr-25
Walz Pledges To Protect MN From 'Chaos' He Says Trump Unleashed Patch02:40 25-Apr-25
Minneapolis residents weigh in on new ordinance increasing civil rights Minnesota Daily02:02 25-Apr-25
Ethics panel: MN Senate President must disclose possible future conflicts Twin Cities Pioneer Press01:25 25-Apr-25
Minnesota Republicans cry foul as Rep. Angie Craig holds town halls in their districts KSTP TV00:01 25-Apr-25
Politics Friday: Washington is top of mind for a pair of Minnesota's top leaders MPR News23:14 24-Apr-25
Decision to not file charges in Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis draws criticism MPR News23:03 24-Apr-25
3 weeks until session deadline and budget talks still at ‘starting block’ KSTP TV22:40 24-Apr-25
Republicans want taxpayers to no longer fund healthcare for undocumented people WDAY Radio22:31 24-Apr-25
Minnesota Congressional Republicans call on House Ethics, Administration Committees to review potential violations by… WDAY Radio20:34 24-Apr-25
White House torches Tim Walz's speech about Trump's 'gulags,' 'chaos': 'His largest city burned … Fox News20:31 24-Apr-25
Minnesota Gov. Walz rips Trump admin deportations to 'Salvadorian gulags,' claims 'university… Fox News19:40 24-Apr-25
University of Minnesota Senate discusses resolution unifying Big Ten schools against Trump actions Star Tribune, Minnesota17:43 24-Apr-25
“X sues to stop Minnesota election misinformation law” Election Law (Weblog)15:19 24-Apr-25
Minnesota Attorney General Ellison joins lawsuit against Trump Administration’s tariffs WDAY Radio12:13 24-Apr-25
A small U.S. town grew a big company. Can it weather the tariff blizzard? NPR10:02 24-Apr-25
Walz pushes for Minnesota to be a model, stand against ‘chaos and destruction’ from feds MPR News10:01 24-Apr-25
As Rep. Angie Craig takes her town halls to greater Minnesota, Republican colleagues say she may be violating House… Star Tribune, Minnesota07:09 24-Apr-25
DFL federal, state representatives discuss fighting Trump in town hall Minnesota Daily06:10 24-Apr-25
Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump unleashed ABC News03:44 24-Apr-25
Governor Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the ‘chaos’ he says Trump has unleashed on… Boston Globe03:27 24-Apr-25
Gov. Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the ‘chaos’ he says President Trump has unleashed Northern News Now03:20 24-Apr-25
Minnesota preemptively sues Trump administration over trans athlete ban The Washington Post02:52 24-Apr-25
Jim Gelbmann: Our partisan endorsement process is unrepresentative, polarizing and self-serving Twin Cities Pioneer Press02:18 24-Apr-25
Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the… MailOnline02:01 24-Apr-25
Minnesota State of the State Address C-Span (Video)01:41 24-Apr-25
Minnesota economist weighs in on Trump’s tariff plan MPR News23:49 23-Apr-25
Minnesota Republican quickly removes himself from bill designating vaccines as ‘weapons of mass destruction’ Heartland Signal21:05 23-Apr-25
Minnesota Is Suing the Trump Administration to Keep Trans Kids in Sports Them19:00 23-Apr-25
Post Op-Ed: Woke Minnesota Da Lets Tesla Thug Walk, Signaling It’s Open Season on Team Trump Sean Hannity15:48 23-Apr-25
New study hopes to detect autism at six months old Minnesota Daily05:59 23-Apr-25
UMN fabrication labs support student creativity Minnesota Daily05:59 23-Apr-25
New gallery The Armpit to be newest iteration of Como’s DIY spirit Minnesota Daily05:59 23-Apr-25
Ellison denies wrongdoing in secretly recorded meeting about Feeding Our Future KSTP TV00:43 23-Apr-25
Minnesota gun-carry permit age drops from 21 to 18 after legal challenge Twin Cities Pioneer Press00:27 23-Apr-25
In the last month
MN Attorney General sues Trump Administration over anti-trans executive orders WDAY Radio22:23 22-Apr-25
Keith Ellison sues Trump administration over orders on transgender people Twin Cities Pioneer Press22:04 22-Apr-25
Minnesota AG sues Donald Trump, Pam Bondi over anti-trans executive orders The Bemidji Pioneer22:04 22-Apr-25
Minnesota attorney general files preemptive lawsuit against Trump on transgender sports ban MailOnline22:01 22-Apr-25
Minnesota sues to stop Trump decrees on transgender sports ban Courthouse News22:00 22-Apr-25
AG Keith Ellison Sues Trump Administration Over Anti-Trans Executive Orders KVRR21:59 22-Apr-25
Minnesota sues Trump administration for transgender executive orders Anadolu Agency21:47 22-Apr-25
Top Minnesota Democrats call for Pete Hegseth's ouster CBS Minnesota21:41 22-Apr-25
Minnesota Attorney General sues to “stop Trump from bullying vulnerable children” in Minnesota KTTC21:03 22-Apr-25
Minnesota attorney general sues Trump administration over transgender executive orders MPR News20:58 22-Apr-25
One Year After Alleged Detroit Lakes Burglary, Sen. Mitchell Faces New Conflict of Interest Complaint KVRR20:36 22-Apr-25
Four Minnesota college presidents sign letter opposing Trump’s interference in higher education Star Tribune, Minnesota19:25 22-Apr-25
Minnesota sues Trump administration over anti-trans executive orders Star Tribune, Minnesota19:15 22-Apr-25
Minnesota AG says he's suing Trump admin to protect trans youth CBS Minnesota18:28 22-Apr-25
Paisley Park honors Prince 9 years after death CBS News18:24 22-Apr-25
Progressive Minnesota Prosecutor Lets State Employee Off with No Charges for Alleged Tesla Vandalism National Review Online16:53 22-Apr-25
White Earth Tribe reveals plans for casino & resort near Moorhead KVRR16:13 22-Apr-25
Can ‘habitual drunkenness’ get you kicked out of the Minnesota Legislature? MPR News10:06 22-Apr-25
Health experts warn about long term effects of energy drinks Minnesota Daily09:57 22-Apr-25
Minneapolis DA will not pursue criminal charges against suspected Tesla vandal The Washington Times01:52 22-Apr-25
UMD teach-in draws crowd to discuss authoritarianism, Trump Duluth News Tribune00:49 22-Apr-25
Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum joins call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign Star Tribune, Minnesota23:55 21-Apr-25
Minnesota representative asks Trump administration to exempt small businesses from China tariffs Post Bulletin22:43 21-Apr-25
Tim Walz's daughter says Trump would have deported Jesus Christ for being an MS-13 gang member, calls right-wingers… The Blaze19:44 21-Apr-25
The Supreme Court won’t revive a Minnesota ban on gun-carry permits for young adults Boston Globe16:03 21-Apr-25
Trump administration cuts millions in funding from environmental justice groups in Minnesota Sahan Journal12:47 21-Apr-25
Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch MPR News10:01 21-Apr-25
Land speculators and lawmakers: How St. Peter nearly became Minnesota’s capital MPR News10:01 21-Apr-25
Will the MN Legislature pass a bonding bill this year? Twin Cities Pioneer Press03:22 21-Apr-25
Senate president faces scrutiny, MN lawmakers say ethics rules need a look Twin Cities Pioneer Press11:37 20-Apr-25
Hundreds in Mankato protest Trump administration’s budget cuts Saturday KEYC News00:31 20-Apr-25
Anti-Trump protesters rally in Minnesota and across U.S. ahead of Earth Day Twin Cities Pioneer Press00:23 20-Apr-25
Tim Walz Staffer Caught Vandalizing Teslas Political Wire23:33 18-Apr-25
Minneapolis man faces federal charges for threatening murder against U.S. Congress member WDAY Radio22:38 18-Apr-25

      
            
      
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Minnesota is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Minnesota is represented by two U.S. Senators and eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are Democrats. Of the eight Representatives, four are Republican and four are Democrats. Minnesota has a Democrat governor, Tim Walz, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have narrow majorities in both chambers.
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