Republicans are increasingly bullish on their ability to make inroads in the Democratic stronghold of Minnesota after a fraud scandal that rocked the state and contributed to the retirement of Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN).

The Trump administration's freezing of $10 billion for working family aid faces a lawsuit, strongly backed by Senator Wiklund, impacting childcare and support services in Minnesota.

BABBITT — The mayor of Babbitt will run for a Minnesota Senate seat as a Republican. Andrea Zupancich has announced her candidacy for the Minnesota State Senate District 3 seat, which covers a wide swath of Northeastern Minnesota. She is the first GOP candidate to enter the 2026 race.

A Minnesota governor can make a temporary appointment to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy, according to state statute, and the law doesn’t prohibit self selection. State law also doesn’t bar a governor from being appointed by a successor,

Erin Murphy appreciates Governor Walz for steering Minnesota through challenges and praises the state's strong paid leave program.

Minnesota GOP candidate David Hann demands public apology from Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan over hijab video amid alleged fraud scandal in Somali community.