• Minnesota Public Radio
  • Stations
      Cancel
    • NewsMPR News mprnews.org
    • The CurrentThe Current thecurrent.org
    • ClassicalClassical MPR classicalmpr.org
    • Minnesota Public Radiompr.org
  • MPR Information
    MPR Information
    Cancel
    • Give Now
    • Archive
    • Events
      • Tickets
      • Events Calendar
      • MPR Custom Travel
    • Shop
    • About us
      • Radio Heartland
      • Wonderground Radio
      • Company Information
      • Stations
      • Public Insight Journalism
      • Contact Info
      • Press Room
      • MPR People
      • Career Opportunities
      • Partners
      • Educational Sponsors
      • Minnesotans for MPR
      • Tapes & Transcripts
      • Tower Rental
    • Members
      • Member Benefits
      • Sustaining Membership
      • More Ways to Give
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Member
    • Give Now
Search MPR
Cancel
Statewide

MPR News From our outstate correspondents

Tag: Politics

Some lakes may still be frozen for Fishing Opener

trobertson May 8, 2013, 3:44 PM May 8, 2013

The 66th annual Governor’s Fishing Opener set for this weekend in Park Rapids may be one for the record books. Many lakes in the area still have lots of ice, enough so that even a couple of days of warm temperatures are unlikely to make it disappear in time for Saturday’s walleye opener.

Read more →

Four candidates seek Red Wing mayoral seat

Elizabeth BaierElizabeth Baier April 11, 2013, 2:01 PM Apr 11, 2013

Four people want to to be Red Wing’s next mayor, and chances are good that whoever wins will not have a connection to the frac sand mining industry.

Read more →

Prolonged election cycle continues for Rochester voters

Elizabeth BaierElizabeth Baier April 5, 2013, 12:45 PM Apr 5, 2013

Race for Rochester’s city council president may be nearing an end.

Read more →

After truck protest, candidates voice support for loggers

Dan KrakerDan Kraker September 28, 2012, 10:01 AM Sep 28, 2012

When more than 60 loggers drove their loaded rigs through downtown Duluth to protest weight limits on interstate highways, several candidates for Congress reacted.

Read more →

Minnesota Sounds & Voices

Truth telling 150 years later

Dan Olson September 7, 2012, 1:05 PM Sep 7, 2012

Wolfchild’s message is the Dakota people didn’t cause the war.

Read more →

Photos: RNC rolls on in Tampa

Michael OlsonMichael Olson August 29, 2012, 4:31 PM Aug 29, 2012

Ongoing image updates from around the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Read more →

8th District DFL contest heads to wire

David CazaresDavid Cazares July 30, 2012, 10:48 AM Jul 30, 2012

Aiming to recover from former U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar’s stunning defeat in the 2010 elections that sent a wave of Republican freshman to the House of Representatives, Democrats will soon select one of three challengers to U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack.

Read more →

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Voter ID laws

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 24, 2012, 4:48 AM Jul 24, 2012
1

Voter IDs laws have become a political flashpoint in what’s gearing up to be another close election year. Supporters say the laws — which 30 states have now enacted in some form — are needed to combat voter fraud, while critics see them as a tactic to disenfranchise voters.

Read more →

Politics of fear: Bachmann’s Muslim Brotherhood “list”

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 20, 2012, 2:50 PM Jul 20, 2012
2

Rep. Bachmann’s allegation that federal agencies are being infiltrated with Muslim extremists aiming to bring down the government has been met with bipartisan criticism.

Read more →

Minn. Delegation reacts to Supreme Court ruling on health care

Michael OlsonMichael Olson June 28, 2012, 9:47 AM Jun 28, 2012

Minnesota’s delegation reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling on health care.

Read more →

‹ Older Previous 10 posts
  • Member Supported · Join Now ›
    “MPR is an important part of my commitment toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” —Elizabeth from St. Paul, MN
  • Sponsor
  • Latest from MPR News Blogs
    • NewsCut

      Good night and good news

    • Capitol View® - MPR News

      Politics Friday: Should we stop trusting pre-election polling?

  • Sponsor
Sponsor
More MPR News
  • Listen Live
  • Audio help
  • MPR News on iOS
  • MPR News on Android
  • MPR News blogs
  • iOS Streaming app
  • Android Streaming app
  • Podcasts
  • RSS feeds
  • Program schedule
  • Station directory
  • About Minnesota Public Radio
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Become a Member
  • Volunteer
  • Fundraising Credentials
  • Terms of use
  • Your privacy rights
  • Public Inspection Files

Minnesota Public Radio ©2022. All rights reserved.