Briana Bierschbach
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Four takeaways from Minnesota primary election turnout
Turnout was down statewide compared to 2018, but not everywhere or for both parties. → Read More
More than 200,000 Minnesotans receive 'hero pay' denial notice
Those who were denied have until Aug. 31 to appeal the decision or amend their application. → Read More
Longtime Iron Range Sen. David Tomassoni, who battled ALS, dies at 69
Former hockey player pushed in his final session at the Capitol to boost funding for ALS research. → Read More
Leigh Finke poised to make history as Minnesota's first transgender legislator
Finke is among a record 11 LGBTQ candidates running for the Minnesota Legislature this fall. → Read More
Tim Walz, Scott Jensen easily win primary races, setting matchup for governor in fall
The candidates have been attacking each other for months in a race that's expected to draw national attention. → Read More
Dozens of primaries shape next Minnesota Legislature
Republican lawmakers faced challenges from the right, while Democratic incumbents went head-to-head after redistricting. → Read More
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips calls for 'dynamic' new candidate for president in 2024, not Joe Biden
The second-term DFL congressman is one of the first members of his party to bluntly call for a different nominee. → Read More
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison won't appeal ruling overturning abortion restrictions
Minnesota's attorney general said he has a duty to consider the broader public interest. → Read More
Gov. Tim Walz promotes plan to expand Minnesota's economy over the next decade
The plan proposes sweeping state policy changes and investments to boost participation in the workforce. → Read More
Minnesota State Patrol plans more 'high intensity' patrols this weekend
Minnesota State Patrol officers made nearly 1,500 arrests last weekend in the metro area in an effort to crack down on crime. → Read More
Minnesota Supreme Court hands privacy victory to sexual assault victims
The ruling will help protect communications between sexual assault counselors and people who come to them for help. → Read More
As deadline approaches, nearly 1 million Minnesotans have applied for hero pay
The application period closes on July 22, but not everyone who applies may be eligible. → Read More
Minnesota abortion battle turns to November and the ballot box
Groups on both sides of the issue have been preparing to take their case to the ballot box. → Read More
With Roe overturned, Minnesota abortion opponents win a long-fought battle
Activism over decades elevated the issue to a fundamental tenet of the Republican Party. → Read More
Early voting starts Friday in state's August primary: What you need to know
Voters can cast their ballot in-person or by mail 46 days ahead of the Aug. 9 primary election. → Read More
Walz continues to outraise Jensen in Minnesota governor's race
The latest campaign finance reports ahead of the Aug. 9 primary show Democratic incumbents for constitutional offices largely outraised Republican hopefuls. → Read More
Campaign check: Does Gov. Tim Walz own lake property in South Dakota?
The governor's campaign says he currently owns no property, including in the state of Minnesota. → Read More
What Doe v. Gomez means for future of abortion in Minnesota
The 1995 ruling will be a target of abortion opponents trying to limit access to the procedure in Minnesota. → Read More
Report warns of Democratic losses in Midwestern 'factory towns'
The report says states such as Minnesota could become "far more red" if the trend continues. → Read More
Minnesota Legislature to lose 600 years of experience
Nearly a quarter of the current Legislature is not running again this fall. → Read More