The state Republican party will stand behind state Supreme Court candidate Michelle MacDonald despite legal troubles stemming from an intoxicated driving allegation.

Having the support of Bachmann in his battle with state Sen. Mike Parry for the GOP nomination could prove a boon for Quist.

Longtime conservative stalwart Allen Quist put weeks of rumors to rest early Thursday morning at the Country Kitchen in Winona, where he officially launched his second run for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District.

Former GOP gubernatorial candidate and three-term Rep. Allen Quist officially launches his campaign against U.S. Rep. Tim Walz (R MN1) today. He'll be making stops in the First Congressional District key population and regional commerce centers of Austin, Mankato and Rochester.