‘These flavors call to us’: Walz takes home third title in annual congressional Hotdish-Off
“A lot of sepia,” was how a critic described the year’s offerings.
D.C. Dispatches
D.C. Dispatches covers Minnesota’s congressional delegation and reports on developments out of Washington that are important to Minnesota readers. Coverage is led by MinnPost’s Washington correspondent Sam Brodey.
Gerson’s strong fundraising results mean the 2nd Congressional District is still anyone’s race
The Tea-Party favorite had a stronger quarter than many expected. And while some of his fellow-Republican opponents outraised him, their results were underwhelming.
3rd District race between Paulsen and Bonoff may come down to who’s the real moderate
In an election year so far characterized by extreme rhetoric, voters in Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District may be yearning for the levelest head.
Minnesota politicians have been making a lot of trips to Cuba. When can I go?
A thaw in relations has made it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba than ever before. But there are still some catches.
A key Minnesota drunk-driving law may be in jeopardy in case before U.S. Supreme Court
The case pits the state’s interest in public safety against the Fourth Amendment. And it all started because an underwear-clad man couldn’t get a boat out of the Mississippi.
Minnesota’s population is growing! But we’re still probably going to lose a congressional seat.
In the period that Minnesota grew by 3.6 percent, Texas grew by 8.8 percent and Florida grew by 7.5 percent.
What’s really behind the security delays at MSP?
And can they be fixed?
Better late than never: Leech Lake’s ‘Bug’ school gets $12M for repairs
The money will allow for replacement of the high school building, a converted barn never meant for long-term use by students.
Rep. Keith Ellison is different from other members of Congress… he’s got a podcast
“What I’m trying to do,” Ellison said, “is say, look: if you’re not into politics, you better believe politics is into you.”
Congress’ most important function (that almost no one uses)
The annual cost for constituent services work could be as high as $400 million, which comes from the $550 million allocated to all members’ personal offices.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar can’t seem to find the right vote on GMO labeling
Two apparently opposite votes in the course of two weeks put the senator at odds with two important Minnesota constituencies.
Visits to Cuba will be new for many Americans, but Rep. Rick Nolan’s been there
Nolan visited Cuba — and met with Fidel Castro — as part of a negotiating team during his first stint in Congress in the ’70s. He was back this week, along with President Obama.
Rep. Keith Ellison supports the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. So why is his name being used in an attack ad against it?
The ads are backed by a group called “Protect America’s Consumers” — and that’s about all anybody knows about it.
Stewart Mills is taking on Rick Nolan again — so what’s different this time?
Mills lost to Nolan by 1.4 percentage points in 2014. But that was then.
Ellison visits Flint as Democrats pressure Republicans to pass water-crisis relief bill
Ellison led a delegation of 25 Democratic lawmakers for a day the congressman branded as a “speak-out” — a chance for the group to listen to community leaders and city residents.
Where things stand in the Republican race to replace John Kline
The GOP field has been messy since Kline announced his retirement last September, but it may narrow soon.
Yes, maybe, never: Here’s what top Minnesota Republicans say about (eventually) supporting Trump
Minnesota’s top GOP officials and caucusgoers have shown more enthusiasm for Rubio. But should Trump get the party’s nomination, will he have their support?
Lacking hard power in the Senate, Democrats try to turn up political pressure on Supreme Court vacancy
There’s not much Senate Democrats can do to force Republicans to consider a Supreme Court nominee — but that doesn’t mean they won’t try.
Apple v. FBI could pit Franken against Klobuchar — respectfully, of course
Franken has built a reputation in the Senate as an advocate for privacy, while Klobuchar’s background as a prosecutor makes her more sympathetic to law enforcement’s concerns.
A short list of positions for which Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been shortlisted
The Senator Next Door is also the political press’ favorite Senator Next In Line.
