Politics

Republican Third District House candidates make their case to caucus-goers

EPLN Staff Reports • March 2, 2024

At the Feb. 27 caucus, SD49 GOP highlighted new participant engagement and discussed strategies to bolster conservative presence and voter turnout for the March 5 primary.

Senate District 49 Democrats gather for precinct caucus

EPLN Staff Reports • March 2, 2024

Senate District 49 DFL launched its electoral season at Eden Prairie High School, discussing candidates, resolutions, and delegate selections for key upcoming conventions.

Haley rallies supporters in Minnesota for push to Super Tuesday

Steve Schewe • February 27, 2024

Nikki Haley, facing long odds against Donald Trump, rallies in Minnesota, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, critiquing Trump's policies, and advocating for traditional conservative values.

Filing period for District 6 special election opens Tuesday

Stuart Sudak • February 26, 2024

Candidates for the Hennepin County District 6 seat begin filing Feb. 27, with a special election scheduled to fill Chris LaTondresse's vacancy.

A divided America learns from the past

Jeff Strate • February 24, 2024

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery is a place for silence and reflection, but its settings, sculptures and slabs were speaking; sending pleas not to forget, not to repeat.

Senate District 49 GOP caucus on Feb. 27 at Central Middle School

EPLN Staff Reports • February 21, 2024

The Senate District 49 Republican Caucus at Central Middle School in Eden Prairie starts on Feb. 27 with a rally at 6 p.m. and caucuses at 7 p.m.

Besides Biden, Phillips’ greatest challenge is raising campaign money

MinnPost • February 20, 2024

Facing high costs, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips lays off campaign staff, continues challenging Biden despite financial hurdles and limited PAC support.

Senate District 49 DFL announces Feb. 27 precinct caucus location

EPLN Staff Reports • January 31, 2024

The Senate District 49 DFL precinct caucuses will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Eden Prairie High School.

After complaints about privacy in 2020, Minnesota political parties will still know which voters voted in their party’s primary

MinnPost • January 31, 2024

Minnesota's presidential primary brings a unique challenge for voters: a loss of privacy in declaring party preference.

Falconer declares run for Minnesota State House District 49A seat

Stuart Sudak • January 29, 2024

Eden Prairie resident Alex Falconer, a longtime organizer and former DFL employee, officially declared his candidacy for Minnesota State House seat 49A on Sunday. He is running as a Democrat. Alex...

Goettel announces run for third term on county board

EPLN Staff Reports • January 25, 2024

Debbie Goettel seeks a third term as Hennepin County Board commissioner, focusing on health, prosperity, and addressing pandemic-induced challenges.

Dean Phillips vows to fight on despite loss to Biden in New Hampshire

MinnPost • January 24, 2024

The Minnesota congressman’s vote tally appears to meet the threshold his campaign set ahead of the first Democratic primary.