DFL Party, candidates have financial edge over GOP
DFL Party chair Ken Martin said the current financial state puts the party in one of its strongest positions ever.
View ArticleDayton taps chief of staff Tina Smith as re-election running mate
In a statement that accompanied the announcement, Dayton described Smith as "the best administrator with whom I have ever worked."
View ArticleThe Capitol Note: Medicinal marijuana support at 51 percent
The idea is significantly more popular with the young and less affluent, and polls much better with Democrats than Republicans.
View ArticleSpring break is campaign time in greater Minnesota
DFLers hit swing districts to push accomplishments.
View ArticleThe Capitol Note: Former DFL leader Entenza announces state auditor bid
Former House Minority Leader Matt Entenza made a last minute filing on Tuesday to run for state auditor against fellow DFLer Rebecca Otto.
View ArticleEntenza files complaint against Otto in campaign for state auditor
Former House Minority Leader Matt Entenza's campaign for state auditor on Monday filed a complaint against incumbent auditor Rebecca Otto for allegedly disseminating false information related to what...
View ArticleThe Capitol Note: Both parties expect bump from Obama visit
1) Democrats and Republicans are preparing for President Barack Obama’s visit to Minnesota on Thursday, Minnesota Public Radio reports. Obama, who will arrive on Thursday, will convene a...
View ArticleDFL party backing Otto with phone banks, perhaps more ahead of primary...
While State Auditor Rebecca Otto's primary challenge from former Rep. Matt Entenza isn't the DFL's top priority, party phone lines across the state are humming in support of Otto.
View ArticleKen Martin: The activist chair
As DFL party head, Ken Martin is bucking some longstanding traditions.
View ArticleWith eye on women, parties crank up outrage
Energizing the base appears to be a key aim.
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