David Schultz

Oct 24, 2025

Minnesota Supreme Court reopens racial jury pool challenge

The Minnesota Supreme Court says questions remain over racial disparities in Dakota County jury pools, reopening a key case for further review.

Jun 19, 2014

The Capitol Note: Much work to do for MNsure before next enrollment cycle

Roughly two-thirds of critical MNsure systems aren't working or aren't there, according to the report, which laid out 73 features that should be functional in a successful exchange.

Jun 18, 2014

As usual, sex offender case swept up in politics

Attorney General Lori Swanson's opposition to the proposed release of Thomas Duvall from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) has drawn the embattled program into the political crosshairs once again.

Jun 10, 2014

Entenza files complaint against Otto in campaign for state auditor

Former House Minority Leader Matt Entenza's campaign for state auditor on Monday filed a complaint against incumbent auditor Rebecca Otto for allegedly disseminating false information related to what he calls her past support for Voter ID legislation.

Sep 12, 2013

MN Supreme Court rejects Green Party bid for minor party status

The Minnesota Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Green Party of Minnesota to have its minor party status restored. That means donors to the party won't be eligible for the state's political contribution refund program.

Dec 12, 2012

Board recommends campaign law changes

During the 1992 election cycle, individuals could contribute a total of $2,000 to state House and Senate campaigns. But during the next legislative session, those campaign contribution limits were dramatically reduced. The new caps on individual contributions to state legislative campaigns: $100 in non-election years and $500 in election years.

Oct 2, 2012

Justice Stras recused himself from Duluth ballot case argued by his campaign co-chair

One peculiarity of the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision to remove Rep. Kerry Gauthier’s name from next month’s general election ballot was that Justice David Stras opted not to participate in the case.

Aug 25, 2012

After Gauthier, DFL picks up the pieces

It’s been a dizzying 10 days for Democrats in Minnesota. It was back on August 15 that news reports first indicated that first-term DFL Rep. Kerry Gauthier was investigated – but not charged – by police for having oral sex with a 17-year-old male at a public rest stop.

Aug 10, 2012

Mark Ritchie: The man they love to hate

Earlier this month, 8th Congressional District GOP activist Terry Stone drafted a letter to House Speaker Kurt Zellers. It urged Zellers to begin the unprecedented process of impeaching DFL Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.

Jul 25, 2012

The devilish details of voter ID costs

It’s hard to put a price tag on an unfinished product. That’s the dilemma facing Minnesota taxpayers interested in knowing how much the voter ID amendment to the state constitution will cost before they cast their ballot on the matter this November.

Dec 14, 2011

Emmer accuses Hamline University of rescinding job offer because of faculty outcry

Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Tom Emmer is accusing Hamline University of rescinding a job offer owing to criticism from faculty over his conservative views. Emmer claims he had a signed contract to serve as an "executive in residence" at Hamline's business school, but that the appointment fell apart after dissent surfaced specifically over his opposition to gay marriage.

Nov 25, 2011

Minnesota redistricting panel gets GOP, DFL political maps

Analysts say the maps make clear that 2012 is the year the state will finally to be forced to deal with population shifts that have been decades in the making.