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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Democrats put late money into Smith-Housley race

Democrats put late money into Smith-Housley race

With days remaining in the campaign national Democratic groups are spending money in Minnesota on behalf of Sen. Tina Smith. Her Republican opponent Karin Housley believes it’s because they think Smith will lose.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Taxes, third parties and polls

A roundup of some political news close to home worth a look as you begin your day.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Daily Digest: Emails, mining and money

Political stories from around the state.
by Bill Wareham

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Outside spending pours into Minnesota campaigns

Democratic candidates for office in Minnesota have a cash edge over their Republican opponents in the final stretch of the 2018 midterm election, but outside groups are dwarfing them with a blitz of last-minute spending with just one week until Election Day.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Daily Digest: One week to go

Political stories you may have missed to start your day.
by Bill Wareham

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AG race focuses on management style and character

Both sides called into question their opponent's ability to manage the office of the attorney general in a non-partisan manner.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Poll: Most approve of Dayton’s job performance

Poll: Most approve of Dayton’s job performance

A new poll shows a majority of Minnesotans approve of the DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's job performance over the past eight years.
by Tim Pugmire

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DFLer Phillips loans 3rd District campaign $1.3 million

It comes amid an intense and expensive race that has already topped $20 million in overall spending and is in its home stretch. Phillips is trying to unseat GOP U.S. House Rep. Erik Paulsen.
by Brian Bakst

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