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Transcripts of speeches from the Democratic National Convention
Editor’s note: The following transcripts (as prepared for delivery) were posted on the website of the Democratic National Convention and on WhiteHouse.gov. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton I’m here tonight, in part, because ...
Democrats eager for Franken to unleash wit
Editor’s note: The following transcripts (as prepared for delivery) were posted on the website of the Democratic National Convention and on WhiteHouse.gov. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton I’m here tonight, in part, because ...
Debates, radio hosts, immigrants and Lynx
A fresh perspective on recent news events from Nekima Levy-Pounds, John Kreisel, Rep. Greg Davids and Amy Koch
Franken hearing focuses on rural broadband needs
Sen. Al Franken pushed to get an understanding of rural broadband access at a roundtable event with the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
In statewide races, a DFL sweep
The GOP managed to wrest control of the House from the DFL, but that is scant solace given that the party won’t have another chance at statewide office until 2018.
Good polling news for DFL, but how good?
Two recently released polls, SurveyUSA/KSTP television and Rasmussen Reports, give Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton a substantial but not overwhelming lead.
Franken, McFadden stake positions on Islamic State terrorist group
Even before Franken went public with his letter of concern, the Republican Party of Minnesota was targeting the Democratic incumbent for what it called "broken promises."
A first look at this fall’s partisan coalitions
Given these results of recent polls, Dayton and Franken’s strategy for November is simple: hold on to what they’ve got and concentrate on getting out the vote.
With eye on women, parties crank up outrage
Energizing the base appears to be a key aim.
Poll shows Dayton, Franken with single-digit leads
The same poll, which targeted likely Minnesota voters, put Dayton’s overall job approval rating at 51 percent.
Dayton leads Johnson head-to-head in SUSA/KSTP poll
Both polls used to examine the governor's race this month have produced similar results in the U.S. Senate contest.
A little help from their friends, part I
DFL-aligned spending groups marshal their forces.
Top News
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Expert Testimony
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