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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: The Gubernatorial Debate

Politics Friday: The Gubernatorial Debate

With less than two weeks before Election Day, the DFL and Republican candidates for Minnesota governor met for their third and final debate on MPR News. Listen to the full debate here.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Meet the candidates for Minnesota state auditor

Meet the candidates for Minnesota state auditor

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with the candidates for Minnesota state auditor, DFLer Julie Blaha and Republican challenger Ryan Wilson.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Politics Friday: The Attorney General debate

Politics Friday: The Attorney General debate

The candidates for Minnesota Attorney General — incumbent DFLer Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz — debate on MPR News.
by Mike Mulcahy and Twila Dang

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Politics Friday: Jacob Frey on his police chief nominee and Jennifer Schultz, challenger in the 8th District

Politics Friday: Jacob Frey on his police chief nominee and Jennifer Schultz, challenger in the 8th District

Mayor Jacob Frey on his choice for the next Minneapolis police chief, 8th District candidate Jennifer Schultz, and a reporter roundtable.
by Mike Mulcahy, Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Legislative leaders and retiring rural DFLer Paul Marquart

Legislative leaders and retiring rural DFLer Paul Marquart

House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, join Mike Mulcahy to talk about why their party should get control of the House in November's election. Then Mike talks to retiring Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth, a rare rural Democrat in Minnesota.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Attorney General Keith Ellison looks ahead to general election

Attorney General Keith Ellison looks ahead to general election

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison easily won the DFL nomination on primary night. He’ll take on Republican nominee Jim Schultz in November.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Jim Schultz on winning GOP nomination for Attorney General

Jim Schultz on winning GOP nomination for Attorney General

In the Republican race for Attorney General, private attorney Jim Schultz rode the GOP endorsement to victory over the party’s 2018 nominee, former state Rep. Doug Wardlow. Schultz will take on sitting DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison in November.
by Mike Mulcahy

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