Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*
Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol
Already have an account?
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Republican forum in Rochester tonight

Republicans will be gathering at the Ramada Inn in Rochester tonight for a gubernatorial candidate forum and fundraiser for the Olmsted County Republican Party. Here’s who’s confirmed as of Aug. 3, according to the invite: Former State Auditor Pat Anderson Mr. Leslie Davis  State Rep. Tom Emmer Former Rep. Bill Haas  State Sen. David Hann…
by Tim Pugmire

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Daily Digest

Vacation, all Congress ever wanted. Vacation, had to get away.
by Tim Pugmire

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Pawlenty speaking tour heads to Florida

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will add a stop in Florida to an August speaking schedule that already includes appearances in Chicago and Puerto Rico. Pawlenty, an oft-mentioned potential GOP presidential candidate, will give the keynote speech at the Republican Party of Florida’s Statesman’s Dinner in Orlando on Aug. 22. “Given the number of critical races…
by Curtis Gilbert

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Finally, the truth about the Kennedy assassination?

And all in a mere seven episodes perhaps? TruTV has apparently picked up the option on former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura’s “Conspiracy Theory” cable television show. It’s by A. Smith and Co., the same people that bring us Hell’s Kitchen. They’re also adding “Suprise Inspection,” the true tales of Rhode Island public health inspectors and…
by Tim Pugmire

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Tinklenberg drops Bachmann challenge

Elwyn Tinklenberg says he won’t run again against 6th District Republican Michele Bachmann. Here’s the statement his campaign just released: I am announcing that as of today I am terminating my campaign for Congress. This is obviously not an easy decision for me, but I have come to the conclusion that its the right one.…
by Tim Pugmire

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.