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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Daily Digest: Who told the truth?

Some political stories in the news to get you up to date this Friday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Early voting in Minnesota shows big spike in first week

Secretary of State Steve Simon reported Thursday that Minnesotans have requested  at least 106,061 no-excuse absentee ballots, nearly three times the total requested during the same time period in 2014. 
by Briana Bierschbach

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Senate candidate Trooien seeks change in ballot ID

Senate candidate Jerry Trooien objects to being identified as an "unaffiliated" candidate rather than an "independent" on November's ballot.
by Brian Bakst

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Trump plans another campaign stop in Minnesota

It's Trump's second visit to Minnesota since becoming president, first visiting Duluth in June to rally support for Republican 8th District candidate Pete Stauber. 
by Briana Bierschbach

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Ellison seeks ethics probe into abuse allegation

Ellison seeks ethics probe into abuse allegation

With one review under way, Minnesota Attorney General candidate Keith Ellison asks the U.S. House ethics panel to investigate claim of domestic violence.
by Brian Bakst

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Walz and Johnson keep fundraising pace in race for governor

The latest round of campaign finance reports show Republican Jeff Johnson and DFLer Tim Walz each raised $1.3 million since late July. And both have $1 million left to spend with less than two months until the Nov. 6 election.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Audit: state overcharged for some MNLARS transactions

A new report from the Minnesota Legislative Auditor details data accuracy issues with the state’s vehicle licensing and registration system.
by Tim Pugmire

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