Six candidates running for Minnesota governor hold a forum August 8 at Farmfest 2018. Continue Reading →
Video Replay-MN Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum At Farmfest 2018
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DFL Gubernatorial Primary Looms Despite Swanson Not Running
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“There will be a primary and I’ll defend my endorsement in it,” said Rep. Tim Walz after former St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said he hadn’t decided yet if he would abide by the DFL gubernatorial endorsement process. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN Governor's Race, chris coleman, Erin Murphy, lori swanson, paul thissen, Rebecca Otto, Tim Walz
MN Attorney General Backs Anti-Bully Bill
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Attorney General Lori Swanson details her anti-bully proposal she hopes the legislature will pass and be signed by the governor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, anti-bully, bullying, Debra Hilstrom, lori swanson, marty earley, Minnesota
Executive Council Considers DNR Mineral Leases Request
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At 3 p.m. today Minnesota’s Executive Council, including Governor Mark Dayton, Attorney General Lori Swanson, and other elected officials, will meet to consider the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ request to approve issuance of 77 non-ferrous metallic minerals leases. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Environment, Minnesota, copper mine, Ely Minnesota, Iron Range, lori swanson, Mark Dayton
MN Attorney General Lori Swanson on Shutdown Hearing
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Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson comments about today’s hearing to continue funding for critical portions of Minnesota’s government in case there is no budget agreement by July 1, 2011. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Attorney General, lori swanson, Minnesota, shutdown
Minnesota Fights MCCL Attempt To “Gut” Campaign Finance Law
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Corporations may now have the right to spend money on political advertising, but do you have the right to know that they are spending it? A federal court is considering an appeal that the Minnesota Solicitor General says could “gut” the disclosure provisions in Minnesota’s campaign finance law. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Campaign Finance, Minnesota, Alan Gilbert, campaign finance disclosure, citizens united, James Bopp, lori swanson, MCCL
“Blue Jeans To Black Tie” For Dayton Inaugural
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Noon Tuesday January 3, 2011, Governor-Elect Mark Dayton will take the oath of office at St. Paul’s Landmark Center. Ball is on Saturday Jan 8th at the Minneapolis Convention Center Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN Governor's Race, inauguration, lori swanson, Mark Dayton, Mark Ritchie, Rebecca Otto, Yvonne Prettner Solon
Today’s UpTake: Governors Debate in Rochester, Congressional Debate in Grand Rapids
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The UpTake team will divide and conquer this weekend in order to provide live coverage of political debates all over Minnesota: today in Rochester and Grand Rapids, and tomorrow and Sunday in Minneapolis. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Today's UpTake, Brian Melendez, CD8, Chip Cravaack, Delano Minnesota, Democratic-Farm-Labor, Get Out the Vote, Governor Pawlenty
Northrop Mall To Be Site Of Obama Minneapolis Visit
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President to headline rally for DFL candidate for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Continue Reading →
Filed under: MN Governor's Race, lori swanson, Mark Dayton, Mark Ritchie, Northrup Mall, Obama, Rebecca Otto, University of Minnesota
Protecting MN Borders From Asian Carp
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United States Senator Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announce efforts to fight the invasion of Asian Carp into Lake Superior and the Upper Mississippi River. Video from Minnesota Senate Media Services