Minnesota DFL Party Convention Convenes In Duluth

Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party convened Saturday with delegates poised to endorse Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken for second terms. Around 1,300 delegates gathered at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center to hear speakers praise the state's Democratic elected officials for using their control of state government to champion their values. They cited new laws to raise the state's minimum wage, invest in public schools and infrastructure projects, and legalize gay marriage.

• May 31, 2014

Primary Ahead, GOP's Honour Names Running Mate

Minnesota Republican Scott Honour has filled out his ticket for governor with a state senator as the first-time candidate looks ahead to an August primary. Honour, a former investment company executive, named state Sen. Karin Housley of St. Mary's Point for the lieutenant governor slot. Honour says she brings legislative experience to his campaign but not so much she is considered engrained in government.

• May 31, 2014

GOP's Dahlberg, McFadden Duel For Senate Nod

A county commissioner from northern Minnesota has been the leader from the get-go for the Republican endorsement in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race.

• May 30, 2014

Republicans Vie At Convention To Be Franken's Foe

After elaborate videos, sharp-toned speeches and even indoor fireworks, Minnesota Republicans are voting to back a candidate for U.S. Senate. Half a dozen candidates vied Friday for the GOP endorsement at the state convention, with the winner likely having to overcome an August primary challenge to face Democratic Sen. Al Franken in November.

• May 30, 2014

Severson Gains GOP Support For Secretary Of State

A former legislator is the Minnesota Republican Party's choice to run in an open secretary of state's race, grabbing the endorsement Friday when his only rival exited the race. Ex-Rep. Dan Severson secured the backing at the state party convention, the second time he is trying for the key state elections

• May 30, 2014

Mpls. Park Police Apologize For Ticketing Politician

The Minneapolis Park Police say they are launching an internal investigation after a gubernatorial candidate was ticketed and arrested at Lake Calhoun Thursday. Christopher Holbrook was attempting to get signatures for his political campaign early Thursday afternoon.

• May 30, 2014

Newman Endorsed To Challenge Swanson For AG Post

Scott Newman has secured the Republican Party's backing for Minnesota attorney general a day after jumping into the race. The state senator from Hutchinson was the sole candidate seeking the endorsement Friday at the party's state convention in Rochester.

• May 30, 2014

Gilbert Gains GOP Nod To Take On Otto For Auditor

Former Long Lake Mayor Randy Gilbert has won Republican backing in his second bid for the state auditor's post. Gilbert has an accounting background and was the only candidate for the Republican endorsement awarded Friday at the Minnesota GOP convention in Rochester.

• May 30, 2014

Republicans Vie At Convention To Be Franken's Foe

The Republican chase to be Minnesota Sen. Al Franken's fall challenger is reaching a crucial point in Rochester. Delegates to the state GOP convention will vote to endorse a candidate.

• May 30, 2014

GOP Convention Won't Decide Some Election Nominees

For Minnesota Republicans, this weekend's convention in Rochester won't deliver a typical knockout punch to all of the candidates who fail to get the endorsement of the party faithful.

• May 29, 2014

Reality Check: MN's New Restrictive Medical Marijuana Law

Minnesota just became the 22nd state in the nation to legalize medical marijuana. Without public fanfare, Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill Thursday morning that legalizes medical cannabis for specific illnesses, but includes some of the strictest controls in the country.

• May 29, 2014

Gov. Dayton Signs Medical Marijuana Bill Into Law

Minnesota joined the ranks of 21 other states Thursday where marijuana is a legal medicine with a law that is one of the nation's most restrictive.

• May 29, 2014

Good Question: Do Vets Have To Visit VA For Care?

There is increasing pressure on Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign. A new report from the VA's inspector general says hundreds of veterans are awaiting care at a VA hospital in Phoenix. The average wait time is almost four months for a first appointment.

• May 28, 2014

Franken Calls On VA Secretary To Resign

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Al Franken is calling on Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign.

• May 28, 2014

Artwork On The Move During Capitol Restoration

One by one, Minnesota's governors are leaving the Minnesota State Capitol, carefully carried away, and crated. As the Capitol begins a massive restoration, the building's artwork is temporally heading to a new home.

• May 28, 2014

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