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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Libertarian Johnson on MN ballot, IP pushes McMullin

Libertarian Johnson on MN ballot, IP pushes McMullin

Minnesota's presidential ballot grows longer on last day for minor-party hopefuls to file candidacy papers. Voters will likely choose among seven candidates in November.
by Brian Bakst

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Clashes at Trump fundraiser draw GOP backlash

Clashes at Trump fundraiser draw GOP backlash

Republican Party official says more should have been done to protect Trump fundraiser attendees from unruly protesters. DFL Party chief condemns those who "crossed the line."
by Brian Bakst

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MN ballot will show wrong Green Party veep candidate

MN ballot will show wrong Green Party veep candidate

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will be on the general election ballot in Minnesota, along with the name of someone who is not actually her vice presidential running mate.
by Tim Pugmire

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Trump visit met with protests, politics

Trump visit met with protests, politics

Donald Trump's brief visit to Minneapolis Friday brought out supporters willing to pay to see him and about 100 protesters.
by MPR News Staff

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Bonoff attending Pelosi event in California

Bonoff attending Pelosi event in California

Third District DFL Congressional Candidate Terri Bonoff was in California Friday for a weekend conference hosted by U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi at a Napa Valley resort.
by Tim Pugmire

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Top state GOP lawmakers avoiding Trump event

Top state GOP lawmakers avoiding Trump event

When Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives in Minneapolis Friday for a private campaign fundraiser, two prominent GOP state lawmakers won't be there.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton’s tax returns show $384,000 in 2015 earnings

Dayton released tax records after initially saying he wouldn't continue a practice he started in the 2010 campaign.
by Brian Bakst

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Dayton: Time for special session talks nearly done

A meeting with legislative leaders is set for Thursday, but Dayton tells MPR News there's no point in continuing talks if House Republicans won't budge on light rail transit funding.
by MPR News Staff

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Panel wants controversial Minn. Capitol paintings moved

Two historic paintings offensive to Native Americans should be moved to less prominent locations in the Minnesota Capitol, says a recommendation from an advisory panel of historians, legislators and other government officials.
by Tim Pugmire

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