Politics and Government

The five statewide primaries once again tested former President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican side — with mixed results. Here's what we learned on Tuesday.

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will soon get back nearly 12,000 acres wrongfully taken in the ‘40s and ‘50s. As they plan for the land’s future, tribal leaders say their fight has also helped strengthen bonds with the Cass County government.

GOP voters in Pennsylvania picked state Sen. Doug Mastriano as their candidate for governor, according to the AP. Mastriano has touted far-right views and election lies, drawing Trump's endorsement.

Doug Wardlow said he will run in the Republican primary for Minnesota attorney general. The announcement drew criticism from Jim Schultz, who defeated Wardlow for the Republican endorsement in the race and from the state GOP.

Five states hold primaries Tuesday. The top race is in Pennsylvania, where the GOP Senate primary will be another test of Trump's influence, while Democratic voters seem to favor John Fetterman.

The theory began in white supremacist circles and has slowly integrated into the mainstream of Republican politics.

With one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.

With one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.

Former colleagues say David Uhlmann will work to make sure Americans can breathe clean air and drink safe water.

Newly released documents reveal that the meatpacking industry’s callousness toward the health of its workers and its influence over the Trump administration were far greater than previously known.