State Rep. Joyce Peppin arrived outside the Minnesota Secretary of State's office this morning at about 3 a.m. to be the first in line to file her candidacy.

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is backing R.T. Rybak in the DFL gubernatorial contest. The four-term Democratic legislator announced the decision in a letter to the Minneapolis Mayor.

At least five Republicans are seeking to challenge U.S. Rep. Tim Walz in the First Congressional District. GOP activists will gather in Mankato on Saturday to determine which candidate gets the party's endorsement.

Diana Longrie intends to challenge U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum for the DFL nomination in the Fourth Congressional District.The former Maplewood mayor made the surprise announcement at Saturday's Senate District 53 convention.

Thao's decision not to seek a fifth term representing House district 65A has set off something of a political frenzy in his central St. Paul district.

More than $2 million was raised by candidates in the 6th Congressional District in 2009. That makes it easily the most expensive U.S. House contest in Minnesota so far this election cycle.

More than $2 million was raised by candidates in the 6th Congressional District in 2009. That makes it easily the most expensive U.S. House contest in Minnesota so far this election cycle.

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann raised more money in 2009 than any other House member from Minnesota. The 6th Congressional District legislator pulled in more than $1.5 million and reported having just over $1 million in the bank.

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is supporting former state Sen. Steve Kelley for governor, she announced this morning.

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is supporting former state Sen. Steve Kelley for governor, she announced this morning.