Politics

District 6 candidate Q&A: Patrick Gage

EPLN Staff Reports • April 25, 2024

Patrick Gage, a candidate for Hennepin County District 6, emphasizes community safety, fiscal responsibility, sustainable development, and public transportation initiatives.

District 6 candidate Q&A: Heather Edelson

EPLN Staff Reports • April 25, 2024

Heather Edelson, a three-term Minnesota House Representative, emphasizes community collaboration, mental health support, fiscal responsibility, and sustainable development in her campaign.

Phillips looks ahead after quixotic presidential campaign that ended his political career

MinnPost • April 16, 2024

Democrat hopes to help efforts to reform what he calls a two-party "duopoly" that puts winning over the country’s interests.

District 6 early voting starts Friday

Stuart Sudak • April 11, 2024

Starting April 22, Hennepin County's District 6 residents can vote early in a special election to fill a vacant commissioner seat.

Local advocates rally for Earth’s future

Jeff Strate • April 9, 2024

The MN West Suburbs Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets to advocate for urgent legislative action on climate change.

In race to replace Phillips, abortion and immigration likely to dominate

MinnPost • March 21, 2024

In Minnesota's 3rd District, the race to replace Rep. Dean Phillips pivots from local to national issues, spotlighting key party agendas.

Eden Prairie votes: Biden leads Dems, Trump edges GOP

Stuart Sudak • March 17, 2024

Eden Prairie's March 5 primary saw 16% turnout, with Trump leading Republicans and Biden dominating Democrats.

Six enter race for Hennepin District 6 seat in special election

Stuart Sudak • March 13, 2024

Six Edina residents vie for Hennepin County's District 6 seat, prompting a primary before the special election set for May 14.

Phillips ends his challenge to Biden

MinnPost • March 6, 2024

Poor showing on Super Tuesday convinces the Minnesota Democrat to step aside.

Uncommitteds, low turnout show Biden and Trump have work to do to win over Minnesota voters

MinnPost • March 6, 2024

Meanwhile, Dean Phillips will decide whether to end his quixotic campaign in wake of Super Tuesday results.

Biden, Trump win Minnesota on Super Tuesday

EPLN Staff Reports • March 6, 2024

In Minnesota primaries, Biden and Trump win big; Haley performs notably better in Hennepin County and Eden Prairie.

Voters cast their primary ballots for president in EP, state

EPLN Staff Reports • March 5, 2024

Minnesota voters will select presidential primary candidates on March 5, with polls open to 8 p.m., emphasizing major party choices.