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Emmer: ‘My son made a serious mistake’ in underage drinking

By Andy Birkey | 09.02.10 | 1:14 pm

Republican candidate for governor, Tom Emmer, released a statement on Thursday regarding his son, Tripp Emmer, and a conviction for underage drinking earlier this year. City Pages posted numerous photos on Thursday from the 20-year…

Narrow advantage for T-Paw in 2010

By Paul Demko | 03.05.09 | 12:45 pm

Gov. Tim PawlentyBeltway pundit Stu Rothenberg has released his latest assessment of 2010 gubernatorial races. He gives a narrow advantage to the Minnesota GOP if Tim Pawlenty opts…

The battle for the state House: rematches from ’06

By Paul Demko | 10.22.08 | 6:50 pm

After a tough 2006 electoral battle in which Democrat Ken Tschumper prevailed over incumbent Gregory Davids, the opponents will face off again this year. It is perhaps the most intriguing rematch of the electoral season, but it’s far from the only one. There are at least seven other competitive state House contests that pit foes against each other for a second — or even third — time.

The Crunch: Local media moguls top list of Minnesota’s biggest political givers

By Paul Demko | 10.16.08 | 10:48 am

Stanley and Karen Hubbard are in a league of their own when it comes to political contributions. In the first 18 months of this election cycle the couple doled out $163,500 to federal political candidates and causes — $40,000 more than the next most generous Minnesota household. Republicans have largely been the beneficiaries of their largesse, with more than 80 percent of that money ending up in GOP coffers.

Who occupies the other nine slots in Minnesota’s Top 10 political donors? Click inside to see.

Hatch’s lack of concern for charitable trusts predated WCAL dustup

By Chris Steller | 05.29.08 | 1:11 pm

Two independent radio stations at colleges in two separate states, both sought by one buyer: Minnesota Public Radio.

Advocates for both stations ask their state attorneys general to investigate whether the prospective sales violate laws governing charitable…

Which DFLers are cheering for Pawlenty’s VP chances?

By Paul Demko | 05.02.08 | 8:09 am

In 2006 Gov. Tim Pawlenty defied the political odds. Despite wide gains by Democrats in state legislative races, a resounding victory by Amy Klobuchar in the U.S. Senate race and a sweep of the other state…

Time for Swanson to Come Clean or Quit

By Jeff Fecke | 05.07.07 | 2:31 pm

Jeff FeckeI voted for Lori Swanson in last year’s primary for attorney general, and later in the general election.  I thought she represented new blood, something the DFL perennially lacks.  More than that, I was impressed by her…

Hatch Resigns from AG’s Office

By Jeff Fecke | 05.01.07 | 12:54 pm

HatchFormer Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch has resigned from his position in the attorney general’s office, according to news reports.

Hatch, who served two terms as attorney general before an unsuccessful 2006 gubernatorial run on the DFL…

Swanson to Keep Hatch On in AG Office

By Jeff Fecke | 01.02.07 | 1:11 pm

Attorney General Lori Swanson (DFL-Eagan) will keep her predecessor, Mike Hatch, on in the Attorney General’s office, according to a report by Minnesota Public Radio.

Hatch, a fellow DFLer who unsuccessfully challenged Gov. Tim Pawlenty in 2006, will oversee a…

Swiftboating the Governor’s Race

By Robin Marty | 12.19.06 | 6:06 pm

By this point many have heard that Bob “Swiftboat” Perry donated $500,000 of the $800,000 raised by the A Stronger America – Minnesota group.  What people don’t seem to realize is that the Swiftboat group was recently