Month: October 2022

Democratic Rep. Angie Craig holds a clear money advantage over Tyler Kistner in the most competitive race for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Kistner’s challenger, Angie Craig has raised approximately $6.4 million and had $3,000,000 in cash on hand as of Sept. 30,…

plus: Hennepin County chief Public Defender resigns; New Ulm School Board election becomes flashpoint in national culture wars; Waseca’s THC gummy maker can create a new flavor within three days; and many more….

Although the race for state auditor remains tied, DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon is leading Republican Kim Crockett….

Plus – Student loan forgiveness open; sellers are still waiting to buy. Stay tuned for the results of our attorney general poll….

The Center City-based addiction treatment company will start to focus on a program called Community Reinforcement & Family Training. This helps family members develop skills that go beyond “enabling” or “tough love” beginning in the fall….

Learn more about the MinnPost/Embold Research poll released this week, and other 2022 election stories that we are following….

Plus: Politico examines Minnesota’s THC edible laws; Mother Jones reports that Myon Burrell has signed on to Mary Moriarty’s campaign; CNN profiles Hennepin County’s homelessness efforts; and many other stories….

47% preferred the DFLer, while 42% preferred Jensen. A similar sample was taken in June. Jensen and Walz were almost tied, with 40% supporting Jensen and 42% supporting Walz….

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline received more calls in the past months due to the change of the hotline number from a long three-digit number to 988 in mid-July. Advocates are concerned that frequent callers might not have access longer-term mental health care….

More: A 16-year-old is charged with the murder of a Payne-Phalen teen; this is bad news for birders. Also, a girl who witnessed George Floyd’s death publishes a book….