Mark Brunswick
Reporter | State Capitol
Phone: 651-222-1636
E-mail: mbrunswick@startribune.com
Mark Brunswick covers state government and politics from the Star Tribune's state capitol bureau in St. Paul, focusing on statewide and congressional elections, social issues, state agencies, crime and corrections, and the National Guard.
Recent content from Mark Brunswick
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Public servants adjusting to public eye
No one talks politics around the water cooler at the Minneapolis Elections Department.
Nov 21, 2008 -
Challengers vocal in Minneapolis recount
Before any ballots were counted in Minneapolis, questions -- and voices -- were raised.
Nov 20, 2008 -
Franken asks to have rejected absentee ballots be considered
The state Canvassing Board will review results that show Republican Sen. Norm Coleman with a lead of 215 votes over DFL challenger Al Franken.
Nov 18, 2008 -
Rejected ballots: Should they count?
Officials disagree on whether improperly completed absentee ballots should be made public.
Nov 15, 2008 -
Tension escalates as recount fluctuates
As Norm Coleman's lead over Al Franken was cut to 221 votes, charges flew as fast as the tally changed.
Nov 8, 2008 -
Paulsen wants to join Ways and Means
The U.S. representative-elect said he'd like a committee assignment related to financial services so he can support business and job growth in the Third District. But he realizes it's a long shot to join the powerful committee.
Nov 7, 2008 -
Paulsen vows to carry on as moderate in the Third
After an acrimonious race, the GOP winner sets a much less partisan tone for voters who have long supported a moderate Republican.
Nov 6, 2008 -
Paulsen triumphs over Madia in Third District
The seven-term member of the Minnesota House led the Iraq veteran in nearly every part of the district.
Nov 5, 2008 -
Bitter 3rd race leaves bad taste with voters
In a tight race, many in western suburbs long for departing Ramstad's bipartisanship.
Nov 1, 2008 -
Vets issues potent in congressional races
Everything may be overshadowed by the economy in this election, but veterans benefits and military policy can be deciding factors.
Oct 31, 2008
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