Video And Transcript -Walz And Johnson Debate By Bill Sorem | September 19, 2018 Candidates for Minnesota governor, Tim Walz (DFL) and Jeff Johnson (R), debate the issues. The TwinWest chamber of commerce hosts the one hour debate at the Marriott Minneapolis West.
Minnesota 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.
Minnesota Video Replay -MN Gubernatorial Candidates Forum On Voting And Election Issues By Michael McIntee | March 9, 2018 The Minnesota gubernatorial candidates forum was not dull. With 9 candidates- several who you probably haven’t heard before – it had some bizarre and interesting moments.
CD3 Precinct Caucuses Boost And End Campaigns For MN Governor By Bill Sorem | February 7, 2018 Tuesday’s precinct caucuses brought a swift end to Rep. Paul Thissen’s campaign for governor, but boosted several other candidates into the limelight.
Minnesota 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.
Minnesota MN Gubernatorial Race Kicks Off With First Live-Streamed Forum In Duluth By Laurie Stern- Minnesota News Connection | October 5, 2017 All six DFL candidates running for governor will appear at Minnesota’s AFSCME convention in Duluth on Friday. The forum will be live-streamed here on The UpTake.
MN Governor's Race Video Replay-Ramsey Co. Commissioner Huffman Runs For MN Governor By Michael McIntee | April 19, 2017 Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman announced he is running for the Governor of Minnesota in 2018. As the first Major Republican to announce, Commissioner Huffman is seeking the GOP endorsement.
Minnesota Coleman Runs For MN Governor, Noncommittal On Abiding By DFL Endorsement By Michael McIntee | December 14, 2016 St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman expects to get the DFL endorsement for Minnesota governor in 2018, but he’s noncommittal about running in the primary if he doesn’t get the backing of his party’s delegates.
Minnesota Jeff Johnson: Victory “Not Part Of God’s Plan” For GOP In MN Governor’s Race By Video by Bill Sorem, Text by Michael McIntee | November 5, 2014 “I tell my boys,frequently, sometimes no matter how badly you want something it’s not part of God’s plan,” Jeff Johnson told a crowd of supporters at the Minnesota Republican election night party in Minneapolis.
Minnesota DFL Wins All Statewide Races, GOP Takes MN House By Video by Bill Sorem, Text by Michael McIntee | November 5, 2014 Governor Mark Dayton and Senator Al Franken win re-election easily. Dayton starts his second term with a Republican House. Franken starts his second term as a member of the minority as Republicans claim control of the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota Video Replay: Final MN Gubernatorial Debate On Public TV By Michael McIntee | October 31, 2014 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) and challenger Jeff Johnson (R) debate for the fifth and final time on Twin Cities Public TV’s Almanac show on the Friday before the election.
Minnesota Video Replay & Transcript: Gov Dayton Debates Johnson At Hamline University By Michael McIntee | October 19, 2014 Governor Mark Dayton has his second one-on-one debate with Republican challenger Jeff Johnson. Video courtesy KMSP-TV.
Minnesota Video Replay & Transcript-Dayton & Johnson Debate One-On-One In Duluth By Michael McIntee | October 14, 2014 Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) and Jeff Johnson (R) squared off in their first one-on-one gubernatorial debate in Duluth Tuesday. The debate was sponsored by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth News Tribune and live streamed by The UpTake from the Duluth Playhouse.
Minnesota Candidates For Governor Debate In Moorhead – Full Video By Video by Simone Reed, Text by Michael McIntee | October 10, 2014 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (DFL), Jeff Johnson (R) and Hannah Nicollet (IP) debate the issues in Moorhead Minnesota on Wednesday October 8, 2014.
Minnesota Video Replay & Transcript: Governor Dayton Debates Johnson, Nicollet In Rochester By Video By Bill Sorem, Text By Michael McIntee | October 1, 2014 Governor Mark Dayton squared off against Republican Jeff Johnson and Independence Party candidate Hannah Nicollet Wednesday night in Rochester. This is the the first gubernatorial interparty debate of the season.
CD1 17 Debates That Could Determine Minnesota’s Future By Michael McIntee | September 28, 2014 In a campaign there is nothing bigger than a face-to-face debate between the candidates. This election season, The UpTake will bring you coverage of 17 of those debates that could determine who wins the election and ultimately determines Minnesota’s future.
MN Governor's Race Jeff Johnson Complains About Gov Dayton Supporting Unions – Full Press Conference By Video by Bill Sorem, text by Michael McIntee | September 12, 2014 Candidate for Minnesota Governor Jeff Johnson holds a news conference to complain about Governor Mark Dayton’s support for unions. Union support helped Dayton win election in 2010. Dayton supported and signed a bill that is allowing child care and home health care workers to unionize. Johnson calls that political payback.
MN Governor's Race Johnson Accepts Dayton Six Debate Proposal, But Wants Two More By Michael McIntee | August 25, 2014 Beyond the six debates Mark Dayton has proposed, Jeff Johnson’s campaign would like two more gubernatorial debates.
MN Governor's Race Gov. Dayton Proposes Schedule For Six Debates With Johnson By Video By Bill Sorem, Text By Michael McIntee | August 21, 2014 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton turned down Republican Jeff Johnson’s latest request to debate twice at the state fair and 11 times after that. Dayton’s campaign has proposed a schedule of six debates starting October 1.
Minnesota DFL Chair Blasts Fellow Democrat Entenza For Trying To “Buy” Election By Video By Bill Sorem, Text By Michael McIntee | August 13, 2014 “You had a guy who spent, you know, 675 thousand dollars to try to buy a auditor’s seat and he went up against the party endorsement and the party won.” — DFL Party Chair Ken Martin on Matt Entenza’s failed bid for State Auditor.
Minnesota Minimum Wage Earners Should Aspire To A Better Job Says MN GOP Gubernatorial Primary Winner By Video By Bill Sorem | August 13, 2014 “The minimum wage should not be what anybody aspires to, they should aspire to a career. They should aspire to a job that allows them to raise a family. The minimum wage won’t do that.” — Jeff Johnson, Republican Candidate For Minnesota Governor.
Minnesota MN GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Double Up On Debates As Primary Nears By Michael McIntee | July 31, 2014 Wednesday was a “doubleheader” for the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidates with a noon debate at Minnesota Public Radio and an evening debate at a conservative talk radio station. The UpTake was at both locations and has complete video of the debates.
Minnesota Republicans Endorse Johnson For Governor, Face Four-Way Primary By Katie Nelson | June 3, 2014 Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson successfully secured the GOP’s endorsement for governor Saturday evening, beating out three other gubernatorial candidates vying for the party’s backing during the weekend convention.
Campaign Finance Chair’s Recount Coverup Comes Back To Haunt MN GOP By Michael McIntee | July 13, 2012 Former Minnesota Republican Party Chair Tony Sutton illegally redirected campaign contributions to conceal the names of donors to pay for a recount of the 2010 Governor’s race says the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.
Campaign Finance MN Activists Call on 3M to Remove Corporate Funds From Politics By Bill Sorem | May 11, 2012 3M shareholders at annual meeting were asked to stop all corporate contributions to political campaigns and to disclose corporate political lobbying efforts. As expected, the resolutions were voted down, but the activists pledged to continue efforts.
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
