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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Third party AG candidate throws support to DFLer Ellison

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis candidate Noah Johnson says he is now endorsing DFL candidate Keith Ellison in the race for Minnesota attorney general.
by Tim Pugmire

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GOP AG candidate Wardlow vows to fire DFL attorneys

GOP AG candidate Wardlow vows to fire DFL attorneys

Republican Doug Wardlow tells supporters he plans to fire 42 DFL lawyers if he takes over the attorney general's office.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Hagedorn and Feehan face off

Some Minnesota political stories in the news to start your Friday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Labor unions reaffirm support for Ellison

Labor unions reaffirm support for Ellison

Minnesota labor leaders are reaffirming their support for DFLer Keith Ellison in his bid for state attorney general.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton to undergo third back surgery

The surgery, similar to procedures he's had in 2012 and 2015, will take place at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Friday morning. 
by Briana Bierschbach

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Daily Digest: Health care and House races

A sampling of some political stories in the news over the past day or so.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Pre-election checkup shows Minnesota economy humming

Tax collections continue to outpace expectations in Minnesota, but officials say the red-hot economy could cool slightly in the coming years.
by Brian Bakst

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Gas tax ad plays at gas pumps — for now

A political group has taken its case against increasing the gas tax to voters as they fill up their tanks. But the ad is encountering pushback from an association that advocates for gas station owners.
by Brian Bakst

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Mic grab in debate goes viral

A tense moment in a debate between two candidates for the Minnesota House is all over the internet
by Catharine Richert

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