Baird Helgeson

Reporter | Politics and government
Phone: 651-925-5044
Baird Helgeson covers all aspects of Minnesota politics, the state budget, the administration and state agencies.

Recent content from Baird Helgeson

Minnesota Poll: Marriage vote splits state in two

While amendment is a dead heat, civil unions drawing strong support.

Updated: September 26, 2012, - 01:06 PM

Both sides in marriage fight appeal to faithful

As final campaign push begins, foes target Catholics with TV ad and archbishop speaks out at Capitol.

Updated: September 19, 2012, - 08:06 AM

Young, old divide over Minnesota's marriage amendment

 Age is a defining factor in who supports marriage amendment.

Updated: September 17, 2012, - 05:33 AM

Minnesota tax receipts come in strong

The state's August collections beat projections in all major areas.

Updated: September 10, 2012, - 09:48 PM

Judge orders Senate, Brodkorb to negotiate

Senate, Brodkorb are told to negotiate an agreement.

Updated: September 06, 2012, - 10:11 PM

Court quashes part of Minn.'s campaign finance law

U.S. Appeals Court ruling sends the case back to a lower court.

Updated: September 06, 2012, - 09:50 AM

Romney has work to do with Ron Paul believers

TAMPA, FLA. - Despite calls for unity, Minnesota's Ron Paul delegates to the Republican National Convention do not appear immediately ready to throw their arms around GOP nominee Mitt Romney.

Updated: September 01, 2012, - 07:12 PM

Romney accepts nomination, promises 'jobs, lots of jobs'

Mitt Romney, facing an enormous job in uniting the Republican party, reintroduces himself.

Updated: August 31, 2012, - 09:31 AM

Pawlenty does his part with blistering barbs

Former governor made pitch for the GOP ticket that passed him by.

Updated: August 29, 2012, - 11:14 PM

With Ryan, GOP hopes to turn Minnesota red

Many Midwestern Republicans believe Paul Ryan's nomination for vice president could become a crucial factor that helps nudge Minnesota squarely into battleground territory.

Updated: August 28, 2012, - 11:22 PM

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