Fact Check: Prison call says inmates support Keith Ellison, but it's a fake
The Minnesota attorney general's race is a dead heat, and Republicans are ramping up the volume on DFL incumbent Keith Ellison with a bare-knuckles television ad that includes a phone call from a state prison.
The Minnesota attorney general's race is a dead heat, and Republicans are ramping up the volume on DFL incumbent Keith Ellison with a bare-knuckles television ad that includes a phone call from a state prison.
Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.
Ellison, Schultz clash on crime and abortion in first debate
Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz met Friday for their first debate, putting the spotlight on violent crime and abortion in a spirited yet substantive meeting.
Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz met Friday for their first debate, putting the spotlight on violent crime and abortion in a spirited yet substantive meeting.
Ellison, Schultz clash on crime and abortion in first debate
Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz met Friday for their first debate, putting the spotlight on violent crime and abortion in a spirited yet substantive meeting.
Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz met Friday for their first debate, putting the spotlight on violent crime and abortion in a spirited yet substantive meeting.
How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
January 6th committee's subpoena of Trump may be futile
The committee investigating the January 6th riots voted on Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump. But, the subpoena may largely be a "symbolic" effort.
The committee investigating the January 6th riots voted on Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump. But, the subpoena may largely be a "symbolic" effort.
January 6 hearing: Video shows Pelosi and Schumer pleading with Pentagon to call National Guard
Videos released during the latest hearing on the January 6th riots show Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer begging the Pentagon to call in the National Guard to contain the riots.
Videos released during the latest hearing on the January 6th riots show Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer begging the Pentagon to call in the National Guard to contain the riots.
Craig and Kistner spar over economy, abortion in their only debate
The rematch between Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner has been one of the country's most expensive congressional races, but Thursday presented the only chance for voters to see the candidates debate one another.
The rematch between Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner has been one of the country's most expensive congressional races, but Thursday presented the only chance for voters to see the candidates debate one another.
Craig and Kistner spar over economy, abortion in their only debate
The rematch between Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner has been one of the country's most expensive congressional races, but Thursday presented the only chance for voters to see the candidates debate one another.
The rematch between Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner has been one of the country's most expensive congressional races, but Thursday presented the only chance for voters to see the candidates debate one another.
Fact Check: 'Lifelong Republican' in Craig ad voted recently for Democrats, doesn't live in new district
Endorsements from people in the opposing political party can be potent in campaigns.
Endorsements from people in the opposing political party can be potent in campaigns.
Fact Check: 'Lifelong Republican' in Craig ad voted recently for Democrats, doesn't live in new district
Endorsements from people in the opposing political party can be potent in campaigns. Just look at former President Donald Trump showering several longtime Democratic mayors on Minnesota's Iron Range with praise after they backed him in 2020. Or President Joe Biden, who won the endorsement of Republicans John Kasich and Carly Fiorina that same year.
Endorsements from people in the opposing political party can be potent in campaigns. Just look at former President Donald Trump showering several longtime Democratic mayors on Minnesota's Iron Range with praise after they backed him in 2020. Or President Joe Biden, who won the endorsement of Republicans John Kasich and Carly Fiorina that same year.
The outsiders: Minnesota's third parties fight for relevance, votes
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot.
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot.
The outsiders: Minnesota's third parties fight for relevance, votes
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot. That's the life of Minnesota's third parties. It's one reason why so few voters choose alternatives to the Republican and Democratic candidates, even if they're frustrated with political polarization.
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot. That's the life of Minnesota's third parties. It's one reason why so few voters choose alternatives to the Republican and Democratic candidates, even if they're frustrated with political polarization.
Man who claimed vandals targeted him for Trump flag pleads guilty to fraud
A Brooklyn Center man who claimed vandals spray painted "Biden 2020" on his garage and torched his camper due to a Trump 2020 flag has pleaded guilty to fraud for faking the incident.
A Brooklyn Center man who claimed vandals spray painted "Biden 2020" on his garage and torched his camper due to a Trump 2020 flag has pleaded guilty to fraud for faking the incident.
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Tulsi Gabbard announces departure from Democratic Party
Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement served as the inaugural episode of "The Tulsi Gabbard Show," a podcast the former congresswoman is now running.
Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement served as the inaugural episode of "The Tulsi Gabbard Show," a podcast the former congresswoman is now running.
Columbia Heights city councilmember asked to resign by council
The Columbia Heights city council voted unanimously to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs Monday evening, after Jacobs was accused of racial discrimination.
The Columbia Heights city council voted unanimously to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs Monday evening, after Jacobs was accused of racial discrimination.
Volunteer journalists fill gap after Eden Prairie local news paper shut down
After the Eden Prairie newspaper?s run of 46 years came to an end in 2020, a group of journalists decided something needed to be done to keep voters in the south-metro informed.
After the Eden Prairie newspaper?s run of 46 years came to an end in 2020, a group of journalists decided something needed to be done to keep voters in the south-metro informed.
Fact Check: Objection! Minnesota AG candidates overstate violent crime spike, prosecutor staffing
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
Fact Check: Objection! Minnesota AG candidates overstate violent crime spike, prosecutor staffing
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.