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Jun 29, 2012

Election strategists sort out House swing races

The last two election cycles have witnessed wave elections for both parties that tilted the Minnesota House of Representatives in polar opposite directions.

Jun 22, 2012

In the swing district of HD 11B, circumstances have turned an incumbent pairing into a dual primary free-for-all

While this November’s legislative elections might still seem far off, the scene in east-central Minnesota’s House District 11B is marked by immediacy on both sides of the aisle.

Jun 6, 2012

Flurry of retirements sets off scramble for House, Senate seats

It’s not uncommon for a legislator or two to announce their retirements after the end of session. But 2012 has seen more last-minute departures than many political pros can ever recall.

Jun 4, 2012

GOP Rep. Crawford won’t seek re-election

Citing a mild heart attack the Friday before Memorial Day, Crawford said he and his family had grown concerned about his health.

Apr 6, 2012

Some key endorsing conventions still lie ahead

In recent weeks, local party activists around Minnesota have commandeered many a school auditorium to endorse candidates for state House and Senate races.

Mar 7, 2012

As endorsing season looms, MN legislators scrambling to finalize election plans

House and Senate races across the state are rapidly shaking out after the release of the 2012 legislative map last month. And with local endorsing conventions set to take place throughout March, incumbents and challengers alike have little time to make decisions about their political futures.

Mar 5, 2012

Legislative contests come into focus

House and Senate races across the state are rapidly shaking out following the release of new legislative maps.

Feb 15, 2012

Potential 3-way race for DFL nod in House District 8B taking shape

Former DFL Rep. Tim Faust, Pine City official Nathan Johnson and Quamba Mayor Tom Ladwig Jr. are plotting a run against first-term GOPer Roger Crawford, who unseated Faust in 2010.

Dec 20, 2011

Pine City official looks to challenge GOP Rep. Crawford in House District 8B

The city planner of Pine City, Minn., Nathan Johnson, has filed to run as a DFLer against Crawford in central Minnesota's House District 8B.

May 13, 2011

Rank-and-file House Republicans press their case for limiting spending to $34B — no matter what

Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski and others say they have accepted the $34 billion number. But in their eyes, this means that they have already “compromised” on the budget — even if it’s only with other Republicans.

Dec 30, 2010

House GOP shapes key committees for budget battle

There were few surprises when the Minnesota House GOP released committee rosters last week. Legislators, Republican and Democrat alike, landed in spots where they've sat before, or - in the case of new lawmakers - where they have accrued relevant experience in their professional and personal lives.

Nov 23, 2010

Meet the freshmen: House GOP, part II

Many Republican frosh have records of local civic service HD 15B: King Banaian King Banaian was surrounded by politics growing up in New Hampshire. The state is inundated with presidential hopefuls every four years, and Banaian was recruited at 15 to put flyers on doors for the George McGovern campaign.

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