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Trump to state: Put Lindell in charge

"Pillow Man" seen as long shot for governor despite endorsement.

GOP hopefuls bank on outsider status

State candidates hope to overcome a lack of name recognition.

Qualls’ mate was at Jan. 6 attack

Nicholson says he left Capitol grounds “when things turned violent.”

A year later, the lies about Hortman’s murder persist

Friends, family, former colleagues wrestle with how to respond to social media conspiracy theories.

GOP’s Qualls is running out of cash

Despite party backing, his primary opponents have outraised him.

The new state flag is deeply unpopular

Trump’s approval dips before midterms

Minnesotans largely say they’re dissatisfied with his handling of war, immigration, economy.

Poll: Klobuchar favorite for governor

But she is not seeing the level of support that took her to the U.S. Senate four times.

Convention strains GOP unity hopes

Party left Duluth with endorsed candidates but also contested primaries, internal divisions.

Demuth stays in GOP race for governor

Convention endorsed rival, but Demuth cited questions about vote in abandoning pledge.

Blowback to GOP’s Chauvin moment

At delegate's request, silent prayer held for ex-MPD cop who murdered George Floyd.

Dems channel their anger, while the GOP hunts for a breakthrough

Schwarze’s win sets stage for 2nd round with Tafoya

They’ll meet again in August’s Republican primary.

GOP’s Schwarze gains traction in run for U.S. Senate

He is now a front-runner ahead of party’s convention in Duluth.

Qualls’ running mate accused of misusing business funds

Ex-worker sues, alleging company cash tapped for personal expenses.

Cost of Demuth’s deals could be GOP endorsement

Governor candidate’s work in House may be hard sell to hard-line Republicans.

Shouting matches over gun legislation rattle session

While demanding a vote, DFLers staging a sit-in.

KLOBUCHAR SIGNALS SHE’LL GOVERN FROM THE MIDDLE

She emphasizes both her DFL heritage and leadership differences in bid to succeed Walz.

Klobuchar unveils anti-fraud plan

U.S. senator and candidate for Minnesota governor works to distinguish herself from Tim Walz.

THE UPHILL BATTLES OF TWO REPUBLICAN OUTSIDERS

White, Lindell can excite the GOP base, but their viability as candidates is in doubt.

TAFOYA FACES CHALLENGE IN COURTING HER OWN PARTY

Hegseth’s faith forged in Minnesota

Defense secretary’s wartime rhetoric is inspired by how he was raised in Forest Lake, father says.

PAST DEATHS RESONATE IN ANNUNCIATION AFTERMATH

GOP speaker’s kids were at site of Rocori High shooting in 2003.