Rachel E. Stassen-Berger
Reporter | State politics
Phone: 651-292-0164
E-mail: rachel.stassen-berger@startribune.com
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger covers state government and politics at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
Recent content from Rachel E. Stassen-Berger
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Session starts with $1 billion proposal
DFLers kicked off the 2010 legislative session with a public works proposal much bigger than Pawlenty's and lacking sex offender initiative.
Feb 4, 2010 -
Pawlenty hints at stadium solution
The governor floated the notion of directing some lottery proceeds to finance a new home for the Vikings.
Feb 4, 2010 -
Caucus night: Seifert wins GOP poll, DFLers vote Rybak
Two Republicans and two DFLers emerged at the front of a crowded pack Tuesday in the Minnesota governor's race.
Feb 3, 2010 -
Seifert far out front in GOP caucuses
Marty Seifert is coasting toward victory in the GOP's nonbinding gubernatorial straw poll, with Tom Emmer the only other candidate in double digits. Among Democrats, R.T. Rybak and Margaret Anderson Kelliher are the clear leaders
Feb 3, 2010 -
Caucuses: No lines or crowds this time
The few who show up Tuesday get a first shot at influencing issues abnd races -- including a governor's race that has a field of about two dozen.
Feb 1, 2010 -
20 gubernatorial candidates, one stage
At a Twin Cities suburban forum, 20 candidates from three parties put themselves up for scrutiny and batted back a wide range of questions from moderating journalists.
Jan 27, 2010 -
It's official: Dayton is running for governor
The former U.S. senator vowed to tax the rich, spend more on schools and improve Minnesota's fortunes.
Jan 21, 2010 -
Coleman’s exit is turning point for all parties
Republican Norm Coleman's departure from the 2010 gubernatorial race reates opportunities and pitfalls for the GOP, DFL and the Independence Party.
Jan 18, 2010 -
Coleman says he's not going to run for governor
The former U.S. senator and 1998 GOP gubernatorial candidate says it is "not the right time" to seek the state's top job.
Jan 18, 2010 -
For GOP, Coleman is the elephant in the room
The former U.S. senator looms large over the governor's race and he isn't even running (yet).
Jan 16, 2010
