The Murphy Challenge

Minnesota Report Yesterday, former Representative and unsuccessful Gubernatorial candidate Erin Murphy (DFL-64, St Paul) announced her intention to challenge 30-year incumbent Dick Cohen ((DFL-64, St Paul). This is after Murphy had announced her formation of a new...

Dayton Appoints Thissen

Today, Governor Mark Dayton (DFL-MN) announced the appointment of former House Speaker Rep Paul Thissen (DFL-61B, Minneapolis) to the MN State Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created with the appointment of Justice David Stras to the Court of Appeals. Thissen was...

Thissen Ends Campaign

Rep Paul Thissen (DFL-61B, Minneapolis) ended his campaign for Governor after the DFL Precinct Caucuses. He posted the following on Facebook. I am ending my campaign for Governor today. I have been incredibly blessed and honored to have had the opportunity to serve...

2018 Precinct Caucuses

Tuesday night’s activity in the Precinct Caucuses starts the 2018 election cycle in earnest. The culmination of activity occurring in communities across the state is a testament to the vibrancy of Minnesota’s participatory democracy. On the DFL Side We attended Senate...

2017 End of the Year Campaign Finance Reports

The 2017 End of the Year Campaign Finance Reports are out and we have listed the candidate in order of Total Receipts. This is the first hurdle in the political contest called the “Money Primary.” As Precinct Caucuses approach on Tuesday, February 06th, the first step...