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Video Replay-MN Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum At Farmfest 2018

By Michael McIntee | August 8, 2018

Six candidates running for Minnesota governor hold a forum August 8 at Farmfest 2018.

DFL Gubernatorial Primary Looms Despite Swanson Not Running

By Video By Jeff Strate, Text By Michael McIntee | February 2, 2018

“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.

LGBT Issues

MN Attorney General Backs Anti-Bully Bill

By Michael McIntee | November 24, 2011

Attorney General Lori Swanson details her anti-bully proposal she hopes the legislature will pass and be signed by the governor.

Economy/Jobs

Executive Council Considers DNR Mineral Leases Request

By Jacob Wheeler | October 5, 2011

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.

Minnesota

MN Attorney General Lori Swanson on Shutdown Hearing

By Michael McIntee | June 23, 2011

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.

Campaign Finance

Minnesota Fights MCCL Attempt To “Gut” Campaign Finance Law

By Michael McIntee | January 13, 2011

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.

Minnesota

“Blue Jeans To Black Tie” For Dayton Inaugural

By Michael McIntee | December 27, 2010

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

Today's UpTake

Today’s UpTake: Governors Debate in Rochester, Congressional Debate in Grand Rapids

By Jacob Wheeler | October 22, 2010

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.

MN Governor's Race

Northrop Mall To Be Site Of Obama Minneapolis Visit

By Michael McIntee | October 15, 2010

President to headline rally for DFL candidate for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton

Minnesota

Protecting MN Borders From Asian Carp

By admin | July 26, 2010

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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