Coleman group to spend against Peterson
The group, the Congressional Leadership Fund, will spend $500,000 against Peterson.
Devin Henry
Devin Henry covers Minnesota’s congressional delegation and reports on developments out of Washington that are important to Minnesota readers.
Congressional fundraising: Nolan reports huge quarter; big numbers in Senate race
Candidates posted their third quarter fundraising numbers on Wednesday in the second-to-last financial check-up of the campaign.
For first time in years, Collin Peterson’s seat is a battleground
The race has become one of the most expensive in the country for outside groups — after years of Peterson blow-outs, why now?
Nolan and Mills tangle in Duluth debate
In Minnesota’s most competitive race of 2014, both candidates were looking to land a knockout blow against each other.
Three questions for Tuesday’s Nolan-Mills debate
Rick Nolan and Stewart Mills will debate for the first time on Tuesday morning.
McFadden goes at Franken’s record in first debate
WASHINGTON — Franken and McFadden met for their first debate on Wednesday, and Franken’s voting record played a starring role.
What to watch for in Wednesday’s Franken-McFadden debate
WASHINGTON — Franken and McFadden meet for the first of three fall debates on Wednesday in Duluth.
Democrats target Mills’ wealth — will it work?
WASHINGTON — National Democrats have led the charge, releasing two ads with overt references to Mills’ personal fortune.
Klobuchar says no to early Attorney General speculation
WASHINGTON — Klobuchar’s name had been floated by Bloomberg News and, yes, Twitter.
With Senate approval, path cleared to train and arm Syrian rebels
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill authorizing assistance for Syrian rebels fighting the Islamic State group and funding the government through December.
House passes Syria measure; McCollum, Nolan, Bachmann oppose
WASHINGTON – A measure arming and training Syrian rebels passed the House 273-156.
National Democrats join ad blitz in Minnesota U.S. House races
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ads target GOP challengers Torrey Westrom and Stewart Mills.
Minnesota delegation: strike ISIS, but ask Congress first
WASHINGTON — While most of the delegation supports an ISIS plan in theory, they say Obama needs to come to Congress to get authority before launching attacks.
Risky business: Is McFadden’s CEO experience an asset or liability in the Minnesota Senate race?
WASHINGTON — A Franken campaign ad last week about McFadden’s business background is the opening salvo in a fight over his investment banking past.
Peterson and Nolan are targets in fresh round of Republican ads
WASHINGTON — The NRCC ads target Peterson’s transportation costs and a trio of Nolan votes.
Senate agenda shows lawmakers keep their focus on November
WASHINGTON — The Senate’s agenda this week shows you can take lawmakers off the campaign trail, but two months before an election, you can’t take the campaign trail out of lawmakers.
The Emmer Effect: GOP banks on big win in 6th to boost candidates statewide
WASHINGTON — Statewide Republicans need to do well in the 6th District to win their races. That means making the most of an expected Emmer victory.
Members of Congress to stump for McFadden, Westrom this week
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson will be in Plymouth with McFadden on Tuesday; Rep. John Fleming is holding events in Alexandria with Westrom.
Health care, taxes and debt: Stewart Mills banks on conservative message for northern Minnesota
In spite of a history of Democratic victories in the 8th District, Mills thinks voters will back a Republican who represents their interests.
As McFadden courts votes on the Range, DFL raises Chinese steel comments
The GOP Senate hopeful dismissed the yard signs as a political stunt and emphasized his support for mining in northern Minnesota.
