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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

Guía para el votante: Posición de los candidatos del 6.o Distrito sobre los temas relevantes

Guía para el votante: Posición de los candidatos del 6.o Distrito sobre los temas relevantes

En el 6.º distrito, el representante titular republicano Tom Emmer se enfrenta a la retadora demócrata, Tawnja Zahradka. A continuación, se presentan las posiciones de cada candidato durante un debate organizado por MPR News.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump to campaign in Rochester Friday

Trump to campaign in Rochester Friday

President Donald Trump will return to Minnesota in the closing days of the 2020 campaign. He has a rally scheduled in Rochester on Friday evening.
by Brian Bakst

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Days before election, tech CEOs defend themselves from GOP claims of censorship

Days before election, tech CEOs defend themselves from GOP claims of censorship

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Google's Sundar Pichai go before the Senate Commerce Committee to defend Section 230, a law that protects them from lawsuits over users' posts.
by Shannon Bond

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Trump has weaponized masculinity as president. Here's why it matters

Trump has weaponized masculinity as president. Here's why it matters

Donald Trump's macho messaging has been a big part of his political success. It's even been reflected in some of his policies as president. But campaign opponents are trying to turn it against him.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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10 House races to watch

10 House races to watch

House Democrats hope to pick up seats in this election and add to their 232-197 majority. They have focused on President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus and threats to the health care law.
by Kelsey Snell

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Mille Lacs County board race highlights old tensions

Mille Lacs County board race highlights old tensions

Bradley Harrington, who serves as the state tribal liaison for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, says he hopes to set a new, less divisive tone. Dave Oslin is seeking his third term and looks forward to a federal court decision that could resolve a long-running boundary dispute.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Political analyst Amy Walter sizes up the 2020 election at St. Olaf College event

Political analyst Amy Walter sizes up the 2020 election at St. Olaf College event

Political analyst Amy Walter of the non-partisan Cook Political Report and host of public radio’s “Politics with Amy Walter” on The Takeaway speaks about the 2020 election at a St. Olaf College event.

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