Political News

Obama Courts College Students Returning To Campus

President Barack Obama is telling college students they have the most at stake in November's Presidential election and says their generation will determine the nation's path.  Read More

Gay Marriage Foes, Fans Try To Sway Minn. Latinos

Minnesota's growing population of Latino voters are a target for both sides in the campaign over a proposed ban on gay marriage in Minnesota's constitution.  Read More

Christie Denies He Didn't Think Romney Could Win

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is denying a published report that he had turned down an offer to be Mitt Romney's running mate because he didn't think Romney could win the presidential race.  Read More

ND Sen Candidate Berg To Speak At GOP Convention

North Dakota Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rick Berg is scheduled to get a few minutes in the spotlight at the Republican National Convention.   Read More

Obama Declares Emergency In Louisiana

President Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana as that state prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac.  Read More

Small Crowds Attend Republican Convention Protests

Protesters are blaming Tropical Storm Isaac and a massive police presence for a weak turnout at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.  Read More

Ryan Plans Tampa Trip Tuesday As Isaac Nears Fla.

Republican presidential candidate Paul Ryan will head to Florida a day later than expected to accept his party's presidential nomination.  Read More

Romney Hopes Gulf Coast Spared Major Destruction

Mitt Romney says his thoughts are with those in the path of the storm bearing down on the Gulf Coast.  Read More

Dayton Requesting $42 Million For Health Exchange

Gov. Mark Dayton is asking the federal government for additional money to develop Minnesota's health insurance exchange required under President Obama's Affordable Care Act.  Read More

Romney: Big Business Is 'Doing Fine'

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says big business in the U.S. is "doing fine" in most places.   Read More