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Rep. Tim Walz Will Face Hennepin Co. Commissioner Jeff Johnson in MN Governor Race

August 14, 2018

KVRR Staff,

MINNESOTA- (AP) Democratic Rep. Tim Walz has won a three-way primary for Minnesota governor and will face Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson who defeated former two-term Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Walz leveraged his rural Minnesota connections and a geographically balanced ticket to defeat state Rep. Erin Murphy and Attorney General Lori Swanson in Tuesday’s primary. Walz is leaving Congress after six…

Amy Klobuchar & Jim Newberger Face Off in MN Senate Race

August 14, 2018

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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 points. She has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2020. Newberger, a paramedic beat three other candidates Tuesday….

US House Nominee Kelly Armstrong Makes Campaign Stop in West Fargo

The Republican nominee heads to Valley City tomorrow for the "Rally in the Valley"

June 15, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Just days after winning the GOP nomination for North Dakota’s seat in the US House of Representatives, Kelly Armstrong makes a quick campaign stop in West Fargo. Armstrong was the featured speaker at the Republican Roundup in West Fargo. Tonight’s event is one of a few GOP events taking place this weekend, all leading up to the…

CNN: GOP Senate Candidates Rep. Kevin Cramer and Corey Stewart Sought Support of Anti-Gay Group

June 14, 2018

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Two Republican Senate nominees sought and received the support of an anti-LGBT group that links homosexuality to pedophilia and defends conversion therapy. North Dakota’s Kevin Cramer and Virginia’s Corey Stewart who both won the Republican nomination in their respective states on Tuesday, filled out a “Senate Candidate Survey” for the group Public Advocate of the United States. The survey asks…

GOP Convention Wraps Up in Minnesota: Latest on the Nominations

EARLIER TODAY, THE G–O–P ENDORSED JEFF JOHNSON FOR GOVERNOR...

June 2, 2018

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MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Republican Party wrapped up their convention in Duluth. Earlier today, the GOP endorsed Jeff Johnson for Governor and candidates for the state’s constitutional offices. “Are we a party of the political class, the wealthiest donors, the lobbyists, or are we a party of grass roots republicans?” Johnson said. The Minnesota GOP endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff…

Pawlenty Won’t Seek GOP Endorsement in MN Governor Race

May 15, 2018

KVRR Staff,

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) – Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he plans to skip next month’s Republican state convention and go straight to the August primary. Pawlenty’s move means he won’t seek the party endorsement. In a statement Tuesday, his campaign says the two-term governor entered the race too late for to have a “fair fight” for the endorsement. Hennepin…

Will Gardner Secures GOP Endorsement for Secretary of State

Mandan businessman edges out incumbent Al Jaeger, who has held the seat since 1993

April 7, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The race for secretary of state was set to be decided on Sunday, but was moved up for inclusion on the GOP Convention agenda Saturday due to impending weather. Once the dust settled, the party endorsed Mandan businessman Will Gardner over incumbent Al Jaeger, who has held the position since 1993. Gardner won the majority of…

Interior Secretary To Keynote North Dakota Republican Party Convention

Will Be Held April 6-8 At Alerus Center In Grand Forks

April 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is scheduled to give a keynote address at the North Dakota Republican Party’s endorsing convention this weekend. GOP Chairman Rick Berg says Zinke will speak Saturday in Grand Forks. The convention at Alerus Center begins Friday and ends Sunday. Republicans will be endorsing candidates for U.S. Senate and House and statewide offices….

Former Congressman Elected North Dakota Republican Party Chairman

Rick Berg Replaces Kelly Armstrong Who Is Running For U.S. House

March 21, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Former U.S. Rep. Rick Berg is back in politics after losing the Senate race to Heidi Heitkamp in 2012. Berg has been elected chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party. The one-term congressman was elected by unanimous ballot during a meeting of the party’s state committee on Tuesday. In a statement, Berg says he is “excited for…

Former Governor Pawlenty Addresses GOP Lawmakers as New Session Begins

The former governor is still deciding if he wants to run for his old office after Gov. Dayton steps down

February 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty made a stop at the Capitol as he considers running for his old job. Pawlenty’s visit came just hours before the 2018 legislative session began. He says he addressed Senate Republicans about working with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton in his final year in office. His visit to the Capitol comes as…