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Politics Friday
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On Fridays, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst discusses Minnesota politics — the latest from the legislature, election news and more. Join us Fridays at noon for interviews with lawmakers, candidates and political experts, including the MPR News politics reporting team.

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Politics Friday: Klobuchar, Senate GOP leader on Minnesota's changing politics

Politics Friday: Klobuchar, Senate GOP leader on Minnesota's changing politics

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Amy Klobuchar as she begins the transition from senator to governor next year. She starts with a DFL trifecta, although she isn’t in line with her party base on everything.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: A debate, candidate conversations fill out a two-hour show as election nears

Politics Friday: A debate, candidate conversations fill out a two-hour show as election nears

This special episode will focus on major races on the ballot of every Minnesota voter. Plus, a look at the personal side of the two candidates for governor.
by Brian Bakst, Matthew Alvarez and Jeff Jones

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Politics Friday: Keith Ellison, Ron Schutz appear in their first attorney general race debate

Politics Friday: Keith Ellison, Ron Schutz appear in their first attorney general race debate

In his bid for a third term, DFL incumbent Keith Ellison on Friday faced Twin Cities attorney Ron Schutz, a Republican, in a debate moderated by MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst.
by Brian Bakst, Matthew Alvarez and Jeff Jones

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Politics Friday: How would having a woman as governor change the Capitol issue set?

Politics Friday: How would having a woman as governor change the Capitol issue set?

Minnesota is on the verge of joining the solid majority of states to have had elected a woman as governor. We discuss what impact that could have on issue debates and a look at polling data.
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Politics Friday: Mark Dayton calls perseverance a 'prerequisite for success' as he reflects

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talk speaks with former Gov. Mark Dayton about his new autobiography. Also, a conversation with the state’s party chairs about the upcoming midterm election as voting begins.
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Politics Friday: How 9/11 changed Minnesota and the nation

Politics Friday: How 9/11 changed Minnesota and the nation

We kick off a season to cover the midterm election. For the next several weeks, we'll bring you interviews with candidates, voices of voters and some head-to-head debates. It’s just a taste of what's in store as Election Day approaches where the state will pick a new governor, U.S. senator and much more.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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