Political News

Minnesota Republicans Looking For Identity In St. Paul

Booted from statehouse power, Minnesota Republicans must figure out their new Capitol role.   Read More

Franken Credits Obama Administration Efforts For Big Drop In Homeless Veterans

U.S. Senator Al Franken credits efforts by the Obama administration for a dramatic drop in the number of homeless veterans.   Read More

North Dakota's Two U.S. Senators Want To Look At Affordable Health Care Act

Senator-elect Heidi Heitkamp says she and Sen. John Hoeven are looking at getting together a health care provider group. The provider group will be made to see what needs to be changed in the affordable health care act, commonly known as "Obamacare."  Read More

Heitkamp Names Chief of Staff

Senator-Elect Heidi Heitkamp has selected Tessa Gould to be her Chief of Staff in Washington.   Read More

North Dakota Political Expert Says Heitkamp's Campaign Style Worked

A University Of North Dakota political science professor says Democratic candidate Heidi Heitkamp did a better job getting supporters to the polls.   Read More

Congressman Berg To Return To Private Business

The Republican ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate, losing to Democrat Heidi Heitkamp by about 3,000 votes.   Read More

Minnesota Democrats Electing Legislative Leadership

The Senate DFL Caucus announced Sen. Tom Bakk's election as majority leader Thursday on Twitter as the caucus met privately at a St. Paul hotel.   Read More

Heitkamp To Serve On Senate Agriculture Committee

Democratic U.S. Sen.-elect Heidi Heitkamp says she has been asked to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee.   Read More

US Trade Deficit Narrows To $41.5 Billion

The U.S. trade deficit declined to the lowest level in almost two years as exports rose to a record high, a gain that is not expected to last given the global economic slowdown.   Read More

Minn. Dems Step Gingerly Around Dayton Tax Plan

Democrats who recaptured control of the Legislature are taking a cautious approach to Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton's goal of raising income taxes on those who earn the most.   Read More