Political News

Minnesota Democratic Leadership Preparing For Legislative Session

House Speaker-designate Paul Thissen and incoming Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk have the same goal but contrasting styles.  Read More

Rev. Jackson Says Son Chose Health Over His Job

The Reverend Jesse Jackson says his son, U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Junior, wanted to hold a press conference to talk about his resignation but did not think he could do so without ``breaking down.''   Read More

Iowa Straw Poll On The Outs With GOP Establishment

In the days since Republicans lost an election many in the party thought was theirs, chatter has been bubbling about what the GOP should do to recover.   Read More

$3.4M School Building Project Fails In Thompson

A proposed $3.4 million school building project has failed to pass in the eastern North Dakota town of Thompson.   Read More

Minn. City Council Race Determined By Coin Flip

A City Council race in Albertville that hinged on a single contested ballot has instead been decided by a coin flip.   Read More

Franson Wins Vote Court Battle

A Minnesota judge has ruled that election officials must randomly cancel 35 ballots in a tight legislative race due to a counting error.   Read More

First Court, Then Recount For Tight Minn. Race

Minnesota's closest legislative race is headed for court before it reaches a probable recount.   Read More

Obama In Cambodia

White House aides say President Barack Obama will raise human rights concerns in his meeting today with Cambodia's long-time prime minister.   Read More

Minn. Lawmakers Ease Off Constitutional Changes

Democrats are taking over the Minnesota Legislature, but leaders are cool to any move to change the state constitution.   Read More

ND Legislative Candidate Won't Seek Recount

A North Dakota House candidate who lost by 50 votes says she won't ask for a recount.   Read More