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Ben Golnik
Politics & Policy

With legislative session over, Minnesota GOP groups move to campaign mode

By Cyndy Brucato | 05/23/13

Ben Golnik's Minnesota Jobs Coalition adopts a rapid-response, campaign-style approach to getting GOP message out.

Pat Shortridge and Ken Martin
Politics & Policy

Farewell event for GOP Chair Pat Shortridge is part tribute, part party critique

By Cyndy Brucato | 03/19/13

Monday's GOP harsh self-critique and recommendations for the party’s future resonated with guests and Shortridge himself.

Political Agenda

Ken Martin elected to second term as DFL Party chair

By Joe Kimball | 02/04/13

After a first term marked by great electoral success, party members rewarded Martin with a second two-year term.

Hands counting money. Credit: REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Political Agenda

Minnesota GOP says $550,000 contribution to the DFL is illegal

By Cyndy Brucato | 11/02/12

The party says it will file a complaint against the Minnesota DFL State Central Committee challenging its contributions and accounting methods.

Cravaack and Nolan
D.C. Dispatches

Final hours of Cravaack-Nolan race: Big bucks, sharp attacks

By Devin Henry | 11/02/12

DULUTH — With outside spending topping $9.1 million since mid-August, both candidates go hard at the more checkered parts of each other’s congressional tenures.

Political Agenda

Rep. Gauthier to continue campaign — but with no help from DFL or legislative colleagues

By James Nord | 08/22/12

DFLers further cut ties Wednesday after the Duluth Democrat’s announcement.

How the Ron Paul takeover could help the state GOP
Politics & Policy

How the Ron Paul takeover could help the state GOP

By Cyndy Brucato | 05/22/12

Despite the turmoil, there are bright spots for the party -- depending on what kind of Republican you are.

Groups battling over Voter ID, marriage amendments worry about confusing voters
Politics & Policy

Groups battling over Voter ID, marriage amendments worry about vote-splitters

By Cyndy Brucato | 04/04/12

The different amendments will require precision targeting of voters to avoid alienating vote-splitters.   

2012 redistricting map detail
Eric Black Ink

Redistricting maps give DFL advantage in legislative races, but …

By Eric Black | 03/14/12

The maps give the DFL a decent shot at taking back control of the Legislature, but they are just one factor.

Tarryl Clark
Eric Black Ink

What’s really behind Tarryl Clark’s DFL endorsement decision

By Eric Black | 03/09/12

Clark says her decision had nothing to do with the possibility that she might not win the endorsement.  That’s simply not credible.