Politics & Elections

Democrat Keith Ellison Wins Attorney General Race

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- According to the Associated Press, Congressman Keith Ellison wins in the Minnesota primary race for attorney general despite facing domestic violence accusations, which he has denied. He went up against Northfield Attorney Matt Pelikan, State Representative…

Amy Klobuchar & Jim Newberger Face Off in MN Senate Race

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar will face GOP State Rep. Jim Newberger of Becker in the race for Senate in the November election. Klobuchar is one of Minnesota's most popular politicians, winning her first two terms by at least 20 percentage…

Primary Election Night in Minnesota

MOORHEAD, MN -- Minnesota voters are confronting their busiest primary election in recent memory, with races for governor, both Senate seats and three congressional seats all on the ballot. The biggest unsettled question may be the Democratic primary to succeed…

Legalizing Marijuana Will Be on Ballot In November

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota have succeeded in bringing the matter to a public vote later this year. Secretary of State Al Jaeger says proponents submitted more than enough valid petition signatures to…

Politicians Urging People to Remember to Vote on August 14

  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Congressmen Tim Walz and Collin Peterson stop in Moorhead just two days before the primaries. Because it's an election date that relies so much on turnout, Walz and Peterson are urging people to cast their ballots. Walz…

Rep. Keith Ellison Accused of Abuse

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The co-chair of the Democratic National Committee, Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota, is accused of emotional and physical abuse by an ex-girlfriend who said: "You know you did that to me." Ellison responded to the allegations…

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