One of the two Republican lawmakers ticketed last month for allegedly “making out” in a Dakota County park said today that she’s focusing on her job and trying to move on.
Republican Jim Abeler served eight Minnesota House terms before losing a 2014 U.S. Senate bid. He's pursuing the Minnesota Senate seat of Sen. Branden Petersen, who's not seeking re-election.
DFL Party Chair Ken Martin said that the party is redirecting contributions from a longtime Democrat who was indicted last week on federal charges of theft and fraud.
One fewer Republican is thinking about running for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd District. Mary Pawlenty, wife of former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, said Tuesday she will not be a candidate.
The political donations from Bill Davis, a former nonprofit executive charged with stealing money from his agency, may also be sent to charities, DFL Party Chair Ken Martin says.
Two Minnesota lawmakers ticketed for their alleged behavior in a parked car apologized Monday for their comments about the ticketing officer. Some want them to apologize directly to the officer.