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Opening tangle in Minnesota governor’s race shows contrasts between Klobuchar, 3 GOP rivals

Opening tangle in Minnesota governor’s race shows contrasts between Klobuchar, 3 GOP rivals

Democrat Amy Klobuchar shared a debate stage with Republican governor candidates Lisa Demuth, Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls to discuss rural policy and what they’d do if given the title by voters.
by Dana Ferguson

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As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid

As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid

The Minnesota Republican Party chair raised doubts about Mike Lindell’s eligibility to run in a letter seeking state clarification. It escalates the party’s effort to head off Lindell in the governor’s race since he was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Lindell says he’s receding from MyPillow lead role to focus on race.
by Peter Cox

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‘There’s a choice’: 11 Minnesota lawmakers face primary challenges

‘There’s a choice’: 11 Minnesota lawmakers face primary challenges

State legislators from both major political parties face primary contests next week. The results likely won’t reset the political balance in St. Paul, but they could shift the perspective within their caucuses closer to the extremes.
by Dana Ferguson

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Add State Auditor to the list of contested primaries on the GOP ballot

Add State Auditor to the list of contested primaries on the GOP ballot

The State Auditor is a role that doesn’t get as much publicity as other statewide Constitutional offices, but it has served as a launching pad for some politicians and came close to breaking the long winless streak for Republicans in statewide office races in 2022.
by Peter Cox

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Mike Lindell seeks Republican nomination for Minnesota governor. His ideas for the job are fuzzy

Mike Lindell seeks Republican nomination for Minnesota governor. His ideas for the job are fuzzy

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is among the frontrunners for the GOP nomination for Minnesota governor, propelled in part by President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Lindell hasn’t spelled out in much detail what he’d do if elected.
by Dana Ferguson

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