With a key race too close to call, here are 4 takeaways from Tuesday's primariesMay 18, 2022 11:41 AMBy Domenico Montanaro 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.
Play4min 37secDecades after taking it, feds set to return Minnesota land to Leech Lake bandMay 18, 2022 4:00 AMBy Melissa OlsonThe 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.
Doug Mastriano, backed by Trump, wins crowded Pennsylvania GOP primary for governorMay 17, 2022 8:53 PMBy Sam Dunklau 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.
Republican Wardlow to run in primary for attorney generalMay 17, 2022 11:38 AMBy MPR News StaffDoug 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.
Play3min 51sec10 races to watch Tuesday, led by Senate contests in Pennsylvania and North CarolinaMay 17, 2022 5:48 AMBy Deepa Shivaram and Don Gonyea 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.
How the 'Replacement' theory went mainstream on the political rightMay 17, 2022 4:00 AMBy Domenico Montanaro The theory began in white supremacist circles and has slowly integrated into the mainstream of Republican politics.
Play9min 05secThe latest on state taxes and spending from MPR Political Reporter, Brian BakstMay 16, 2022 3:53 PMBy Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst, and Gretchen BrownWith 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.
Play8min 52secReporter Debrief: Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on taxes and spendingMay 16, 2022 10:40 AMBy Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst, and Gretchen BrownWith 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.
Bipartisan group pushes Senate to confirm environmental prosecutor to key EPA postMay 16, 2022 9:00 AMBy Carrie Johnson Former colleagues say David Uhlmann will work to make sure Americans can breathe clean air and drink safe water.
The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19May 16, 2022 8:55 AMNewly 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.