Category Archives: Politics
Walz takes a break from the campaign trail to hunt in Minnesota’s pheasant opener
Gov. Tim Walz's hunting party successfully bagged a rooster, though Walz didn't take a shot during the two-hour hunt.
Startribune News Oct 12, 2024
Gov. Tim Walz pops up in Mankato, gives pep talk to high school team he once coached
The Minnesota governor and vice presidential nominee was back home in Mankato on Friday night for a crosstown rivalry football game. It's one of a series of Midwestern stops for Walz as the Harris cam...
Startribune News Oct 12, 2024
Gov. Tim Walz to attend Mankato high school football game, Pheasant Opener
The Harris-Walz campaign is deploying Minnesota's governor on a new push to win over male voters in swing states.
Startribune News Oct 10, 2024
Olympic gold medalist Regan Smith brings the precious metal home to Minnesota
The two-time Olympian talked about Kim Kardashian, Jake Paul and the Paris Games at her alma mater, Lakeville North High School.
Startribune News Sep 10, 2024
Football players coached by Tim Walz took the DNC stage Wednesday; here’s how it happened
"It was unreal, like pinch me now."
Startribune News Aug 22, 2024
Watch Gov. Tim Walz’s Mankato West High football team introduce him as vice president nominee
Walz accepted the Democratic nomination to run alongside Vice President Kamala Harris on the penultimate night of the party's national convention.
Startribune News Aug 22, 2024
Amid VP speculation, Vikings fan Tim Walz worries about losing the Packers vote
"I'm Vikings all the way so I might not help in that swing state," Minnesota's DFL governor said at Vikings training camp.
Startribune News Jul 30, 2024

House Approves TikTok Ban Legislation: Debating Its National Security Implications
The House passing a bill that could shut down a social media platform is unprecedented. This move raises concerns among civil liberties advocates about free speech rights. TikTok sees this legislation...
Paul Torres Mar 14, 2024

North Dakota Lt. Governor Tammy Miller is running for governor
North Dakota Lt. Governor Tammy Miller is running for governor. In a campaign email, Miller said she is "vowing to build on the successes of the Burgum administration and keep North Dakota's growth an...
Paul Torres Feb 15, 2024

Becker County Joins Other Minnesota Commissions in Opposing New State Flag
There's nothing wrong with that (existing) flag,' said former Becker County Commissioner Roger Winter. 'We support keeping the old flag.'Becker County gave a big thumbs-down to the new state flag desi...
Paul Torres Feb 09, 2024