DFL-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Margaret Anderson Kelliher released her 2009 federal tax return this afternoon and called on her fellow candidates to do the same.

With an earlier primary this year, you might be confused about some of the important dates in the campaign finance calendar. Don't run afoul of the Campaign Finance Board!

Mark Dayton had income of $172,475 in 2009 and paid just over $20,000 in federal income taxes, according to his tax return.

With an upcoming gubernatorial election, every seat in the Minnesota Legislature up for grabs and what some are calling a conservative political groundswell, forces on both sides of the abortion battle are gearing up to support candidates whom they see as allies.

DFL candidate for governor Mark Dayton called today for an end to contracts with URS, the firm alleged to have been negligent in inspection of the 35W bridge before its collapse.

Bill Walsh, communications director for the Minnesota Department of Education, is taking a four-month leave of absence to become deputy communications director for Tom Emmer's gubernatorial campaign.

The campaign of DFL-endorsed candidate for governor Margaret Anderson Kelliher plans to begin airing television ads after the Fourth of July, a campaign spokesman said today.

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will host a gubernatorial debate one week after the primary election. The two-hour forum will be held at the Grand View Lodge, in Nisswa, on August 17.

DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton has the support of two members of the DFL establishment in former state Attorney General Mike Hatch and former Minnesota Congressman Bill Luther.

Outfront Minnesota, the state's most prominent gay rights organization, is backing Margaret Anderson Kelliher for governor.