Local Politics

Minn. GOP feels party gathering steam

Buoyed by recent victories and fundraising, some Republicans say the time is ripe to regain the majority.

Who donated the most in 2009?

Let's just say the competition was fierce. Just one Minnesotan made the list of the nation's Top 10 mega-philanthropists of 2009.

Bloggers abuzz over caucus results

Minnesota's political blogosphere has begun buzzing over the results of Tuesday night's precinct caucuses.

Groups queried in anti-Rybak letter

A mailing by police and firefighters groups suggests the groups had access to DFL voters lists they shouldn't have.

St. Kate's safety director will run for Ramsey County sheriff

Laura Goodman, a former Minnesota crime victims' ombudsman with law-enforcement roots in the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, is embarking on a bid to unseat Sheriff Bob Fletcher.

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