Brad Rixmann

Jan 17, 2014

Honour leads GOP governor fundraising

Candidate fundraising disclosures in the gubernatorial race are not due until the end of this month, but some entrants just couldn’t wait to tell the public how much they received. Three Republican candidates have released their totals so far, and Gov. Mark Dayton has preemptively hinted at his own total, giving some indication of the shape of the race at the onset of the election year.

Feb 1, 2012

Legislative caucuses: They’re in the money

The four partisan caucuses that make up the Minnesota Legislature raised millions of dollars for their campaigns in 2011.

Nov 9, 2011

Rixmann a growing force among political donors

Brad Rixmann likes to say he was dragged into politics “kicking and screaming.” Just five years ago, Rixmann, the founder and CEO of Pawn America had been at the Capitol only a few times as a child.

Oct 1, 2010

Emmer won MN Chamber endorsement, but Horner supporters are abundant

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Fund PAC was faced with an atypical lineup this year thanks to the candidacy of Independence Party nominee Tom Horner.

Aug 20, 2010

MN GOP leaders raise funds for Emmer

A private home in Shorewood is opening its doors to top Republican leaders, operatives and fundraisers on Monday evening to raise money for Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer.

Jul 23, 2009

Payday lending law: A compromise in a contentious session

Zellers, Seifert haven’t yet released figures Candidate fundraising disclosures in the gubernatorial race are not due until the end of this month, but some entrants just couldn’t wait to tell the public how much they received. Three Republican candidates have released their totals so far, and Gov. Mark Dayton has preemptively hinted at his own ...