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Minnesota’s Phillips sees ‘exhausted majority’ as his path to the White House
Even as Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips launched his long-shot presidential campaign Friday in New Hampshire, Democrats back home attacked the decision as a “silly sideshow” that won’t help defeat Republican Donald Trump.
Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to latest charges
The New York congressman entered his plea to a growing list of charges in federal court and a trial was set for Sept. 9, 2024. He also faces an effort by fellow Republicans to oust him from the House.
6 Minnesota school board races to watch for Election Day 2023
It’s an off-year for Minnesota school board races, with 29 districts holding regularly scheduled school board elections and 16 holding special elections to fill empty positions. But the competition for those approximately 100 open seats has been fierce.
Hastings ISD 200: School board election 2023
This district serves Hastings, a city in Dakota County. None of the incumbent board members are running for reelection, meaning four new members will be elected to the board this year.
Mounds View ISD 621: School board election 2023
Mounds View School District serves the cities of Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights. A total of 11 candidates are running for four open seats on the board.
Seven candidates are running for four open seats on the Minnetonka school board, with only one incumbent member running for reelection. This election could cause a major shift in the board.
South Washington County ISD 833: School board election 2023
This district serves the cities of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury and townships in southern Washington County. Three members will be elected from the 11 candidates in this race.
The district serves schools in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville, Inver Grove Heights and the central part of Dakota County. There are 12 candidates running for four seats on the school board.
Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11: School board election 2023
The Anoka-Hennepin district includes schools in Anoka, Blaine, Champlin, Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids. Three candidates will be elected to the board in this year’s election.
Three months out, the Iowa Caucus is Trump's to lose
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved most of his campaign resources to Iowa. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is vising the Hawkeye state more too. But Donald Trump remains the front runner.