Politics and Government News

Meet the Candidate: Ryan Winkler runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. Here, Ryan Winkler speaks with Cathy Wurzer. He is currently the house majority leader and lives in Golden Valley.
Simon visits Minneapolis suburb to tout election security
Secretary of State Steve Simon visited a suburban Minneapolis elections office for a public display of tests on voting equipment to ensure accurate results ahead of the state’s primary election on Aug. 9.
Biden used to keep Trump mentions to a minimum. Not anymore
With the midterms approaching and lots of chatter about whether Biden will run in 2024, Donald Trump is a useful foil for the president once again.
Indiana Rep. Walorski, 2 staffers killed in head-on crash
The crash happened about 12:30 p.m. when a car crossed the center line on state highway and collided head-on with the SUV Walorski was riding in, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office said. Three people in the SUV, including Walorski, 58, were killed, as was a woman driving the other car, authorities said.
Opening showdown gets pointed between Walz, Jensen
Billed as an opening conversation with the leading candidates for Minnesota governor, a forum Wednesday produced sharp exchanges throughout — about COVID-19, farm policy and the general role of government.
Meet the Candidate: Saraswati Singh runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. Here, Saraswati Singh speaks with Cathy Wurzer. She is a prosecutor in the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.
Meet the Candidate: Jarvis Jones runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. Here, Jarvis Jones speaks with Cathy Wurzer. Jones is a lawyer who has mostly practiced business law. He lives in suburban Edina, Minnesota.
Farmfest forums: Candidates for governor
The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., incumbent Gov. Tim Walz and Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen take the stage.
Samuel Alito, a workhorse on the Supreme Court, shapes its conservative path
The justice has played a key role on the court, often leading the charge not just on abortion, but for expanded religious rights, against LGBTQ rights, against expanded voting rights, and more