Nathaniel Minor
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Nathaniel Minor is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Kendall Qualls hopes anti-DEI message will push him over the top in governor’s race
The Republican businessman has relentlessly promoted his views since his last run for governor in 2022.
February 4, 2026
Immigration surge dominates Democratic precinct caucuses as Minnesota election season begins
Caucuses offered an early opportunity for voters to hear from candidates as 2026 campaigns heat up.
February 4, 2026
GOP bill aims to force Minnesota to hand over voter rolls to federal government
Secretary of State Steve Simon has so far mostly rebuffed federal data requests, a conflict that has escalated into a lawsuit.
February 4, 2026
Editor's Pick
Why Democrats see Amy Klobuchar as such a formidable candidate for governor
The longtime senator has historically broad appeal. Even with growing polarization, she outperforms other Democrats.
January 30, 2026
Republicans want Minnesota to cooperate with ICE. What would that look like?
Rules vary by county and city, and the governor cannot always unilaterally change how law enforcement works with ICE.
January 21, 2026
Walz proposes $907 million package of construction projects
The governor’s request is just a fraction of the $6.8 billion in spending requests made by state agencies and local governments, state officials say.
January 15, 2026
Advisory committee recommends adding weapons screening at Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota’s Capitol is one of a few in the country that doesn’t screen for weapons.
January 13, 2026
Gov. Tim Walz details decision to drop out of campaign, rails against ‘petty’ Trump administration
Walz said he has no plans to leave office before the end of his term in January, despite calls from some Republicans for him to resign amid fraud concerns.
January 6, 2026
Sen. Amy Klobuchar may run for governor
Klobuchar is among several Minnesota Democrats considering a run for governor now that Walz has exited the race. The three-term senator has long been the DFL’s most popular politician statewide, and other Democrats are waiting on her decision.
January 5, 2026
Editor's Pick
Minnesota’s Northstar rail line, which never met its potential or expectations, winds down service
After years of sparse ridership, the last train will run on Sunday, Jan. 4.
January 4, 2026
DOJ demands more voter records from Minnesota
The letter is the latest in a series of demands and threats federal officials have levied at Minnesota’s elected leaders.
January 2, 2026
Federal threat to halt child care funding could squeeze thousands of Minnesota families
The move to freeze $185 million is the latest in a string of Trump administration threats responding to the state’s handling of fraud and criticizing Somali residents and Gov. Tim Walz.
December 31, 2025
