What the latest campaign finance reports tell us about the race to fill Minnesota’s vacant CD 1 U.S. House seat
In the absence of independent polls, one picture we do have — and it’s a limited one — is fundraising.
Greta Kaul
Greta Kaul is MinnPost’s data reporter. She can be reached at gkaul@minnpost.com.
The story behind ‘Walleye,’ the Minnesota fishing opener hit tune
You won’t find it on Spotify or Apple music, but the parody of “Rawhide” was a hit on North Country airwaves and jukeboxes.
Boost now or boost later: What eligible Minnesotans should consider in timing COVID-19 booster shots
COVID-19 cases are again on the rise in Minnesota. The state has reported more than 2,000 new cases per day in recent days, up from about 1,300 per day last week.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Case numbers continue to rise
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) show the state added 9,203 new COVID-19 cases between April 27 and May 3, averaging 1,314 new cases per day.
What we know about abortions in Minnesota
With the leak of a SCOTUS draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, where do we stand here in Minnesota when it comes to abortions?
Shady practices: New mapping tool shows inequity of tree coverage in the metro
While ideal canopy cover is around 45 percent, according to the Metropolitan Council, different parts of the Twin Cities fall far above or below that, with neighborhoods that are whiter and wealthier tending to have more trees.
What’s to complain about? Earlier vaccine mandates led to zero enforcement despite complaints
In a mandate imposed on Jan. 19, Minneapolis and St. Paul-licensed eating and drinking establishments were required to check that patrons dining in were either fully vaccinated or had a negative COVID-19 test from within the last 72 hours.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Cases rise, but ICU hospitalizations remain low
COVID-19 ICU hospitalizations remain flat compared to last week, while non-ICU hospitalizations have risen.
So, what happens to all the money from Jim Hagedorn’s campaign?
The treasurer may spend campaign committee money on winding down expenses, which can include paying committee staff, buying nominal gifts for non-family members and donations to charitable organizations.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Masks optional at MSP, Metro Transit, following federal ruling
Data from the Metropolitan Council show viral RNA in the Twin Cities, as measured in wastewater, is still low, but rising along with official case counts.
What fundraising and endorsements tell us about the special election in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District
Attorney and GOP activist Matt Benda has reported raising the most among all 1st Congressional District candidates so far.
2022 Campaign Finance Dashboard
Tracking fundraising data for Minnesota statewide offices and U.S. House races.
Why most Minnesota lakes put the ‘Lake’ part of the name second
In Minnesota, where early colonists came from France and later came from other parts of Europe, roughly 90 percent of lakes in the researchers’ sample were Name Lake.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: More of the same; is that a good thing?
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) show the state added 3,589 new COVID-19 cases between April 6 and April 12, averaging 513 new cases per day.
Why home prices in the Twin Cities keep going up
The rise in housing prices is nothing new, though prices weren’t rising quite this steeply until the pandemic hit.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: ‘stealth’ omicron takes over
Wastewater data from the Metropolitan Council suggest BA.2 is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the Twin Cities.
What welcoming Ukrainian refugees to Minnesota might look like
President Joe Biden announced last week that the U.S. would accept 100,000 refugees from Ukraine. But that won’t happen right away.
Is it normal to see a beaver in downtown St. Paul?
And is this guy OK?
Coronavirus in Minnesota: FDA authorizes second booster for people 50 and up
That doesn’t mean everyone age 50 and up needs to rush out and get a second booster immediately, though.
