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Women voters — particularly in Midwest — to be pivotal in 2020
In Michigan last year, Muskegon County voters helped elect a female governor, secretary of state, attorney general and U.S. senator. The results put women there on the leading edge of a shift that is reshaping politics across the Midwest and nationally.
Minnesota voters evenly split on Trump impeachment
Minnesota voters are evenly split on whether President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office, but clear majorities believe that he lies and abuses his power, a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll found.
After fall from grace, former Sen. Al Franken rebuilds his life
Franken is also wrestling with fallout from his mistakes, redefining his goals and trying to "do good stuff" as he cautiously returns to public life after his high-profile downfall.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stakes out LGBT stances
She was one of nine Democratic candidates in 2020 focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights at a CNN town hall Thursday.
Inside the president's message: A mix of policy priorities, swipes at political foes and vows of 2020 victory
Trump's spirited appearance in Minneapolis was his 12th campaign rally this year and his first since the House impeachment inquiry began.
Trump blasts Minneapolis mayor
"You've got a rotten mayor. You've got to change your mayor," the president said at Target Center.
President Trump blasts impeachment inquiry
Criticizes Democrats seeking to impeach him and news media.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar raised $4.8 million in third quarter
But top-tier rivals still reported higher totals.
New groping allegation against former Sen. Al Franken emerges
"I'm not that guy," the former senator, whose new radio show debuted on Saturday, told Conan O'Brien last week.
Complaint alleges campaign finance violation by Rep. Omar
A lawyer for the Minnesota Democrat called any charges that Omar "acted to skirt the law in any way is absolutely false" after divorce filing raised issues about consultant's travel.
Conservative activist files $2M lawsuit over confrontation at Omar campaign event
Candidate sues Rep. Tlaib over confrontation at Omar event in Mpls.
What you need to know about former U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis
The ex-GOP congressman and conservative radio host is challenging U.S. Sen Tina Smith in 2020.
Klobuchar brings presidential campaign to the Minnesota State Fair
Down in the polls, Klobuchar targets President Donald Trump over Democratic rivals.
Jason Lewis to challenge Tina Smith for U.S. Senate seat
Lewis said he won't distance himself from President Donald Trump's positions on the economy, immigrants and other issues.
Edina focus group part of series with swing voters in key states
Health care and immigration were mentioned most often when the Minnesotans named the top issues on their minds heading into the 2020 presidential election.
Sen. Bernie Sanders to campaign in Minnesota this month
His visit, Sen. Warren's stop signal a new phase.
2020 hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren to campaign in St. Paul next week
Candidate plans town hall at Macalester on Monday.
Environmental activists fault some of Sen. Amy Klobuchar's moves
Critics cite concerns over copper-nickel mining, gray wolves and the St. Croix bridge battle.
Trump-Omar sparring influences the fight for Minnesota in 2020
ROCHESTER - Phillip Hilleshiem is a strong supporter of Donald Trump, but that doesn’t mean he likes everything the president does and says. Among the…
With oldest, youngest candidates in 2020 race, will age matter?
Voters differ on whether some candidates are too old — or too young.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's presidential bid is 'at a crossroads'
Fundraising, polls put her in campaign's second tier, but she might still have time.
Klobuchar raises nearly $3.9M, keeping her competitive
The Minnesota Democrat still has to hit the 130,000 unique donors needed to make the September debate.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar proposes new partnerships to aid education
Democratic presidential candidates woo education union.
What the candidates said during Thursday's debate
On the second night of debates in Miami, 10 more candidates sought to set themselves apart from the crowded field.
Democratic debate: What the candidates said
Democratic presidential candidates tried Wednesday to elbow their way into the spotlight in a debate that kicked off the 2020 primary season.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar looks for breakout moment at high-stakes primary debate
Klobuchar could use a boost in Iowa, which has the first say on the 2020 race at its Feb. 3 caucuses
DFL, GOP angle for 2020 election edge after Legislature's session
Candidate recruitment and targeting of Minnesota districts has begun.
'I'm done with that': Pelosi tries to tone down Trump feud while in Twin Cities
Speaker talked health care, headlined DFL fundraiser.
Beto O'Rourke urges Minneapolis crowd to unite against Trump
Health care, climate were topics at Edison High.
New batch of candidates energized by barriers broken in 2018
Voters who set turnout records last year elected people who broke age, race, gender and sexual-orientation barriers across the U.S. The results are inspiring a new crop of Minnesota hopefuls.
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2020 presidential race has 22 hats in the ring. So far.
In the 282 days between now and the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses, debates, gaffes and fundraising woes will whittle the field and even more people could enter the race.
States weigh bills to require presidential candidates to release taxes
Legislators in 18 states, including Minnesota, have introduced bills that would require presidential candidates and running mates to make their taxes public.
Bernie Sanders campaign challenges Klobuchar in her home state
Klobuchar's presidential candidacy hasn't deterred the Vermont senator and several other Democratic challengers from investing resources in Minnesota.
Sen. Klobuchar hauls in $5.2 million for White House bid
Donation totals can be an early measure of support. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tops the list with $18.2 million.
Walz kicks off year-long effort to ensure full 2020 census count
Federal funding, seats in Congress and Electoral College clout are at stake.
What voters across the U.S. are learning about Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Voters in other states are forming early impressions.
Late Sen. Paul Wellstone is a force in 2020 presidential race
Several candidates who are in the White House race or are weighing a bid call the late Minnesota Democrat an inspiration.
Klobuchar's first big 2020 test could come in South Carolina
"She has a challenge to introduce herself to voters in the South," said state Sen. Marlon Kimpson, a Charleston Democrat, before Klobuchar's arrival for her first campaign stop in the state on Saturday.
Klobuchar's presidential bid faces fundraising challenge
Small-dollar donors could be crucial in a crowded 2020 presidential field.
Klobuchar may find progressives to be holding out on her candidacy
Organizers in key voting bloc view Klobuchar as too centrist.
Minnesotans in Congress find reason for optimism in Trump speech
But there was wariness on both sides of the aisle about whether comity can exist in a divided Congress that represents a divided nation.
Iowa Democrats weigh Sen. Amy Klobuchar's presidential ambitions
Some suggest she's better suited for vice president.
Equal Rights Amendment on the move in Minnesota, nation
A hearing is set Thursday for two Minnesota measures on the amendment, a vestige of 1970s activism but one with building momentum.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar drops more hints about 2020, disavows fake campaign logo
A tweet included an image of mountains on a pyramid-shaped logo with a blue background and a swath of green in the foreground.
Only 661 days until the 2020 election — and Minn. activists are busy
Activists in both parties are doing postmortems on 2018, preparing for municipal and school board elections this year and gearing up for 2020 races.
New population estimates show Minnesota could keep 8th House seat
The state's eighth seat in Congress could be saved if new growth trends continue.
Minnesota on the edge — again — of losing seat in Congress after 2020 census
The result of the decennial census will determine whether the Minnesota loses one of its eight U.S. House seats, which would dilute its clout on Capitol Hill and would reduce electoral votes in presidential elections.
George H.W. Bush up close: A man of gentility, humor and hope
For someone who covered Bush and got to know him, his death at 94 brought back a flood of memories.
Minnesota House Republican leaders prepare for minority role
Rep. Anne Neu of North Branch is the new deputy Republican leader.
Looking ahead to 2020, will Minn. be a tossup state?
Despite DFL sweep, parties expecting another pitched battle in Minnesota.
Sen. Tina Smith asks for donations to help Democrat in Florida recount
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota is asking her supporters to chip in to help fellow Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson pay for the recount…
Rep. Jason Lewis blames the late Sen. John McCain for GOP election losses
The daughter of the senator, who died Aug. 25, called comments "abhorrent."
Minn. suburbs, like many in U.S., swing to Dems in election
The insurgency that swept Democrats into power in the U.S. House was led by suburban voters, both in the Twin Cities area and across the country.
Amy Klobuchar easily wins third Senate term; Smith defeats Housley
But Republican victories in other states mean they'll still be in the chamber's minority.
Newly energized young voters could help Democrats at polls
Energized and dissatisfied with Trump by a wide margin, they could boost Democrats.
In Senate debate, Smith, Housley split over health care, immigration
Both agreed that Polymet's copper and nickel mine would help the economy of northern Minnesota.
GOP ads raise immigration concerns in MN Congress races
In southern Minnesota's First District, Dan Feehan is the target of new ads.
Senate races: Klobuchar out front; Housley gains on Smith
The Democrats still lead the two U.S. Senate races, but GOP challenger Karin Housley has closed the gap slightly on Tina Smith.
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Southern Minnesota race, crucial to control of Congress, heats up
Contest between Dan Feehan and Jim Hagedorn is considered a toss-up.
Trump calls on Rochester rally to turn Minnesota to red state
In a wide-ranging speech in front of a capacity crowd at Mayo Civic Center, President Donald Trump touted his achievement along with Minnesota GOP hopefuls. The rally also drew a large group of protesters.
Rochester readies for pomp, protests, gridlock with Trump on Thursday
Protests planned before Mayo Civic Center rally.
Half of likely voters in Minnesota oppose impeachment
Reluctance to pursue that dramatic remedy comes from both genders, all income brackets and most age groups and parts of the state.
Russia inquiry is fair, half of voters in Minnesota Poll say; a third disagree
The results mirror overall opinions about Trump.
Minnesota Poll: Tina Smith leads Karin Housley for Senate
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has an imposing lead over Republican challenger Jim Newberger, while U.S. Sen. Tina Smith holds a much smaller advantage over state Sen. Karin Housley in the special election race for Minnesota's other U.S. Senate seat.
Kavanaugh hearings seen as 2020 audition for Sen. Amy Klobuchar
The hearings also are being used to fuel political fires in Minnesota as well as presidential campaigns.
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Tina Smith calls Brett Kavanaugh 'serious threat to women's freedom'
Senator, former Planned Parenthood exec opposes Supreme Court nominee.
On display at Minn. State Fair: An ugly political divide
Divisions among Minnesotans as the Nov. 6 midterms approach and acrimony over President Donald Trump are undercurrents at the State Fair, people from both parties said.
Gov. candidates differ on taxes, spending in State Fair debate
The debate between DFLer Tim Walz and Republican Jeff Johnson drew a rowdy, divided crowd.
Minnesota joins national 'pink wave' of female candidates
More women are running for elective office, and they are facing fewer obstacles.
Debates get race for Minnesota governor off to a roaring start
Hours after squaring off politely in Nisswa, Jeff Johnson and Tim Walz were on TV in St. Paul, taking questions and showing clear differences.
Tina Smith, Karin Housley make for historic matchup for U.S. Senate
November winner will finish ex-Sen. Al Franken's term.
Days before primary, Minn. voters are split and energized
An open governor's race, two U.S. Senate campaigns and multiple competitive U.S. House races make Minnesota a critical battleground.
