In their first and only joint appearance, the five main contenders for governor appealed to farm-country voters. Tuesday's primary will narrow the field.
The Swanson campaign swung back hard at an report Tuesday about the culture of the attorney general's office, denying the allegations and calling the report a "political attempt to settle scores."
As they compete for the DFL nomination for governor, state Rep. Erin Murphy and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are touting recent failing grades from the National Rifle Association on gun issues.