Political News

Mpls. Mayor Blasts Republicans In DNC Speech

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is taking aim at Republicans for trying to torpedo President Barrack Obama's programs, instead of helping to solve the nation's problems.   Read More

ND Senate, House, Governor Hopefuls To Debate

North Dakota's candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor are scheduled to debate each other Wednesday.   Read More

No Funding Hiccups Anticipated On Disaster Aid

Ongoing negotiations on Capitol Hill are likely to ensure a smooth flow of disaster aid in the wake of Hurricane Isaac.  Read More

Democrats Eye Rainy Weather As Obama Speech Nears

Despite a wet week unfolding around the Democratic National Convention, organizers say the President's outdoor acceptance speech Thursday in Charlotte will go on rain or shine.  Read More

DNC Guests To Party With Donors, Special Interests

Democrats flocking to their national convention in Charlotte, N.C., will spend this week hobnobbing with lobbyists, special interest groups and wealthy donors, just days after Republicans hosted their own party of all political parties in Tampa, Fla.  Read More

Weeks Before Election Day, Early Voting Kicks Off

Heard enough from the presidential candidates? Here's an answer: vote now and put the election behind you.  Read More

ND's Jaeger To Announce Ballot Measures Lineup

North Dakota's secretary of state says he's finished his review of five initiated measures that voters want to put on the November ballot.   Read More

Klobuchar, Bills Jab Each Other In Feisty Debate

U.S. Senate candidates Amy Klobuchar and Kurt Bills traded blows in a lively, sometimes contentious debate at the Minnesota State Fair.  Read More

Ventura's Attorneys Say SEAL's Book Is Fabrication

Attorneys for Jesse Ventura say an ex-Navy SEAL’s account of a bar fight involving the former Minnesota governor is "a complete fabrication."  Read More

Pawlenty Reaches Out To Middle Class Voters

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty used the spotlight at the Republican National Convention to try to connect with middle class voters.  Read More