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Local party conventions around Minnesota are shaping top political races. 

Delegates are being selected for the state endorsing conventions at the end of May. So candidates are making the rounds — especially for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat and an open governor’s race. 

Democrats will be trying to hang onto the seats, while Republicans will be trying to break a statewide election dry spell. 

The GOP has a very competitive race for the governor spot on the ballot. House Speaker Lisa Demuth and businessman Kendall Qualls are part of a top tier of hopefuls. But MyPillow founder Mike Lindell contends he is too. 

Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Lindell about his governor campaign.  

 this week that could make public service more attractive to candidates with young families. We’ll hear from the lawmakers who pushed for change in the Senate. 

Plus, a recap from this week at the Capitol as the Legislature takes adjourns for a week-long recess. 

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Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, about his efforts to clinch the Republican nod for Minnesota governor in 2026. 

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