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Politics Friday
by Minnesota Public Radio
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| Oct 3 | #74 |
About the show
Weekly updates from Brian Bakst and the Minnesota Public Radio newsroom staff covering politics in Minnesota.
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Politics Friday: Keith Ellison, Ron Schutz appear in their first attorney general race debate
October 2, 2026 · 59 minTwo candidates vying to be Minnesota’s attorney general met Friday in their first debate. DFL incumbent Keith Ellison, who is after a third term, and Republican Ron Schutz, an attorney, went head-to-head over issues defining their intense…
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Politics Friday: How would having a woman as governor change the Capitol issue set?
September 24, 2026 · 50 minWe’re delving into the practical effects of Minnesota electing its first woman as governor and what issues might get new attention at the state Capitol. Barring something unforeseen, Minnesota will join the current list of 32 states that…
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Mark Dayton calls perseverance a 'prerequisite for success' as he reflects
September 18, 2026 · 54 minMark Dayton held a career in public service in Minnesota that spanned five decades. He is well known for serving two terms the state’s governor, leaving office in 2019. Before that, Dayton’s career included stints as a state agency…
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How 9/11 changed Minnesota and the nation
September 11, 2026 · 50 minThe country is acknowledging a somber anniversary: 25 years ago, America suffered its worst terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst explores how that event hit home in Minnesota with former Minneapolis…
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Craig, Flanagan meet for final debate before primary
July 27, 2026 · 59 minDFL U.S. Senate hopefuls U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan met for a live debate Monday on MPR News. Senate debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDYHGPRp1E8 With about two weeks left until the primary election on Aug…
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Politics Friday Special: Democrats and Republicans convene for their party conventions
May 29, 2026 · 1 hr 43 minThousands of the most politically involved Minnesotans are trading a leisurely spring weekend for the rough-and-tumble of indoor state party conventions. They're weighing who they want to carry party banners in races for governor, U.S…
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Politics Friday: Walz weighs in on the work left to do for the remainder of his term
May 22, 2026 · 53 minMinnesota lawmakers have headed home for the year. The Legislature adjourned earlier this week after enacting some priorities and setting others to the side. Some bills still await action by Gov. Tim Walz. Barring a special session…
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Politics Friday: Minnesota lawmakers reach a session-ending deal, now race to get it through
May 15, 2026 · 50 minMinnesota lawmakers are filling in the details of a legislative budget agreement struck this week and will have to hustle to pass the bills needed to enact it. If they do, Minnesotans will see reductions in their vehicle registration…