Play4min 28secReports of politicized AG's office put Swanson on the spotAugust 10, 2018 9:09 AMBy Dan KrakerFirst reported Monday by The Intercept, the online publication ran a second story Thursday, saying that after the first story ran, more than a dozen people, including seven former employees, came forward to share stories of being asked to volunteer for Swanson's campaigns.
Democrats' hopes to take House could stumble in MinnesotaAugust 10, 2018 7:28 AMBy Steve Karnowski, Associated PressVoters in the sprawling farm country south of Minneapolis and in the economically struggling Iron Range give Republicans in those two congressional districts perhaps their best chance anywhere for flipping Democratic seats.
Play4min 44secSwanson launches negative TV ad in DFL race for governorAugust 9, 2018 4:50 PMBy Brian BakstIn a possible indication of a shifting dynamic in the three-way DFL race for governor, Lori Swanson began running an ad critical of DFL rival Tim Walz Thursday.
Minnesota's August primaries: a field guideAugust 9, 2018 4:00 AMBy Briana BierschbachMinnesota has an unusually high number of competitive primaries to keep track of this cycle. Here's a breakdown of the major races and candidates to watch on election night Tuesday.
Quiz: Which gubernatorial candidate do you agree with most?August 8, 2018 5:43 AMBy Jiwon ChoiTake our quiz to find out what gubernatorial candidate comes closest to sharing your views.
Crowded field seeks DFL nod for attorney generalAugust 8, 2018 4:00 AMBy Tim PugmireThere's a crowded DFL primary race for Minnesota attorney general. Here's a quick look to help you sort through some of the candidates.
Republican narrowly leads in Ohio special election, but warning signs loom for GOPAugust 7, 2018 10:06 PMA hotly-contested Ohio special congressional election is going down to the wire, with Democrat Danny O'Connor and Republican Troy Balderson locked in a tight race. With most of the votes counted, the two candidates traded a lead of just a few hundred votes.
Are demographics destiny in the 5th District?August 7, 2018 1:57 PMBy Briana BierschbachMinnesota's 5th Congressional District is younger, more urban and more racially diverse than the other seven districts in the state. What does that mean for the upcoming high-stakes primary?
Video: What's a primary election?August 6, 2018 12:10 PMBy Jiwon ChoiMinnesota has an unusually long list of races on the primary ballot this year including governor, both U.S. Senate seats, all eight congressional seats, secretary of state, auditor and attorney general. Here's what you need to know before heading to the voting booth.
Play58min 59secJohnson, Pawlenty talk taxes, budget, Trump -- and who's a 'jackass'August 3, 2018 3:06 PMBy Briana BierschbachThe top GOP candidates in the race debated live on MPR News Friday, the first broadcast debate before the Aug. 14 primary. The discussion focused on issues mostly, but got a little salty.