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As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid

As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid

The Minnesota Republican Party chair raised doubts about Mike Lindell’s eligibility to run in a letter seeking state clarification. It escalates the party’s effort to head off Lindell in the governor’s race since he was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Lindell says he’s receding from MyPillow lead role to focus on race.
by Peter Cox

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Trust, accountability and the behavior we expect from political leaders

Trust, accountability and the behavior we expect from political leaders

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the standards we hold elected officials to and how power, race, gender and politics shape how we think about allegations against public figures.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know

5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races.
by Maham Javaid

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Cyberattacks in Minnesota expose vulnerability of U.S. water systems

Cyberattacks in Minnesota expose vulnerability of U.S. water systems

Some experts say water infrastructure in Minnesota and across the nation is in danger of more attacks in the future, amid increased threats and insufficient funding.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘There’s a choice’: 11 Minnesota lawmakers face primary challenges

‘There’s a choice’: 11 Minnesota lawmakers face primary challenges

State legislators from both major political parties face primary contests next week. The results likely won’t reset the political balance in St. Paul, but they could shift the perspective within their caucuses closer to the extremes.
by Dana Ferguson

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Add State Auditor to the list of contested primaries on the GOP ballot

Add State Auditor to the list of contested primaries on the GOP ballot

The State Auditor is a role that doesn’t get as much publicity as other statewide Constitutional offices, but it has served as a launching pad for some politicians and came close to breaking the long winless streak for Republicans in statewide office races in 2022.
by Peter Cox

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Minnesota raises kratom purchase age as poison center calls climb

Minnesota raises kratom purchase age as poison center calls climb

A new Minnesota law raises the legal age to buy kratom to 21. The change comes as health officials warn about increasingly potent products and a rise in kratom-related poison center calls.
by Nicole Ki

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She protested ICE raids. Then agents showed up at her door

She protested ICE raids. Then agents showed up at her door

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists.
by Meg Anderson

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