Jennifer Brooks

Reporter | Politics and government
Phone: 651-925-5049
Jennifer Brooks covers politics for the Star Tribune.

Recent content from Jennifer Brooks

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie accused of overstepping his office

Senators filed complaint over use of taxpayer funds to oppose voter ID issue.

Updated: October 05, 2012, - 06:04 AM

Bachmann on the move in her toughest congressional race yet

After Michel Bachmann's presidential campaign, she isn't taking "anything for granted" in her congressional re-election race against Democrat Jim Graves.

Updated: September 28, 2012, - 06:00 AM

Mystic Lake plans to sell liquor

Mystic Lake Casino awaits approval from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It has long been one of the state's few dry tribal casinos, but after watching revenue suffer along with the economy and years of requests from thirsty guests, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community quietly agreed to a policy change.

Updated: September 22, 2012, - 06:23 AM

Bachmann country is now a battleground

Ads are the latest sign of a fierce fight between high-profile Tea Party leader Michele Bachmann and atypical Democrat Jim Graves.

Updated: September 21, 2012, - 06:34 PM

Midwest at center of campaign cauldron

With ties to GOP ticket, Wisconsin joins Ohio and Iowa as toss-up states.

Updated: September 16, 2012, - 07:11 PM

St. Paul ballpark tops list of finalists for $47 million in state grants

Lowertown ballpark for St. Paul Saints is among grant finalists.

Updated: September 11, 2012, - 08:23 AM

U students hope to reignite the fire

Enthusiastic crowd packed auditorium to see Obama accept nomination.

Updated: September 06, 2012, - 11:59 PM

Panel: Minnesota Republicans broke election law

State Senate caucus members were fined for printing campaign literature on the taxpayers' dime.

Updated: September 05, 2012, - 08:34 PM

Fifth District candidates clash repeatedly at the fair

Ellison and Fields, holding their first congressional debate, found little common ground.

Updated: August 29, 2012, - 10:17 PM

Minn. seeks OK to change Medicaid health plan, save $151 million

Dayton: Reforms could save $151 million over next five years.

Updated: August 28, 2012, - 10:08 PM

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