MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Klobuchar has edge in primaryFebruary 23, 2020 5:00 a.m.By Brian BakstA new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows Sen. Amy Klobuchar edging Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Minnesota presidential primary but many who plan to vote in the Democratic primary are still undecided.
Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic leadFebruary 23, 2020 1:17 a.m.By The Associated PressBernie Sanders scored a resounding victory in Nevada’s presidential caucuses on Saturday, cementing his status as the Democrats' national front-runner amid escalating tensions over whether he’s too liberal to defeat President Trump.
South Sudan forges unity government, renewing fragile hope for peaceFebruary 22, 2020 9:51 p.m.By Colin Dwyer President Salva Kiir swore in his rival, rebel leader Riek Machar, as vice president on Saturday. The landmark deal could spell an end to years of violence, but it's not their first attempt.
Trump signals he's prepared to give farmers more federal aidFebruary 22, 2020 4:50 p.m.By The Associated PressAgriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue had said that a third year of financial assistance would not be necessary since China had committed to increasing its agriculture purchases under a trade deal. But China’s economy is being rocked by the new virus.
Six things to watch in the Nevada caucusesFebruary 22, 2020 3:40 p.m.By Domenico Montanaro Sen. Bernie Sanders is the favorite, but will Sen. Elizabeth Warren peel away some progressives after a fiery debate performance? Former Vice President Joe Biden has a lot on the line — and a lot to prove.
Minnesota caucuses lose big magnet, but key business remainsFebruary 21, 2020 11:49 p.m.By The Associated PressMinnesota’s precinct caucuses are likely to be less raucous this year — and less crowded than in the past. That’s because the state has shifted its presidential preference process away from caucuses and into a primary election that’s part of Super Tuesday next month.
Bloomberg says 3 women can be released from nondisclosure agreementsFebruary 21, 2020 9:34 p.m.Mike Bloomberg says he's willing to release at least three women from nondisclosure agreements that prevented them from speaking publicly about sexual harassment or discrimination suits filed against him over the last three decades. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed against his company over the years.
FlyoverFebruary 21, 2020 9:16 p.m.Season three of this live call-in show focuses on the counties that flipped party loyalties from one presidential election to the next.
Videos: Elections explainedFebruary 21, 2020 8:53 p.m.Have questions about the 2020 primaries? MPR News is here to help. Check out our explainer videos for curious voters all the way up to Election Day.
4min 31secKlobuchar struggles in Nevada to maintain momentumFebruary 21, 2020 8:45 p.m.By Mark ZdechlikSaturday’s Nevada caucuses are a big test for Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar as she seeks to sustain the momentum from her surprise third place showing in New Hampshire.
