Dave Orrick
Pioneer Press
Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Democrats are in charge in Minnesota. Here’s what to expect. – Twin Cities
Democratic majorities will control both the state House and Senate, as well as the offices of governor, attorney general, secretary of state and state auditor. → Read More
After losing lieutenant gov. bid, what’s next for Matt Birk? – Twin Cities
Will Matt Birk be back for another political season? → Read More
Tim Walz defeats Scott Jensen for second term as Minnesota governor
Amid a difficult midterm climate for Democrats nationwide and in Minnesota, Jensen’s challenge to Walz was seen as a measure of how closely divided Minnesota is. → Read More
A look at Matt Birk’s HIKE Foundation – Twin Cities
Matt Birk, a Harvard graduate, was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2011 for service toward childhood literacy, the second time Birk was a finalist for the prestigious award. → Read More
Former MN Gov. Jesse Ventura endorses Tim Walz for governor
Calling himself an “independent statesman,” Ventura credited Walz’ COVID response and criticized Republicans for not condemning Trump’s “big lie.” → Read More
Minnesota Election Day is Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know. – Twin Cities
Early absentee voting is well underway; the actual Election Day is Nov. 8. → Read More
How Matt Birk went from NFL All-Pro to MN politician
With a Harvard degree and a Super Bowl ring, he swears he never expected to get into politics. → Read More
The only nice thing Scott Jensen has to say about Tim Walz: His smile.
When asked during a debate, Walz credited Jensen’s affection for his family. → Read More
MN governor race debate: Tim Walz and Scott Jensen went at it in Rochester on Tuesday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen sparred for an hour Tuesday night in Rochester in the only televised debate the two are scheduled to have. → Read More
Live: Tonight’s MN governor debate between Tim Walz and Scott Jensen has begun
Here’s the link to stream it. → Read More
Jensen wants Walz investigated as Feeding Our Future fraud case goes political
Republican candidates for three statewide offices are taking aim at Democrats over the alleged $250 million fraud. → Read More
How has Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan spent the past 4 years? Advocating, just like before
‘It matters who’s in the room,’ says Peggy Flanagan, who has continued the advocacy she did before being elected lieutenant governor, only much of it behind the scenes. → Read More
Police group switches stance from 2020, backs Angie Craig for 2022 re-election
The nod is a coup for Craig because Democrats have been widely seen as vulnerable to criticisms of being soft on crime — and because the group endorsed her opponent Tyler Kistner in 2020. → Read More
Minnesota early voting starts Friday. Here’s what to know. – Twin Cities
Election Day isn’t until Nov. 8, but starting Friday, Sept. 23, Minnesotans can fill out ballots or request absentee ballots in in person, online or by mail. → Read More
Doctors group lines up behind Walz in Minnesota governor’s race, not Dr. Scott Jensen – Twin Cities
In addition to Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, earning praise from doctors for his response to the coronavirus pandemic, Scott Jensen, a former Republican state senator and Minnesota Family Physician of… → Read More
Mike Lindell says FBI seized his cellphone; agency confirms ‘law enforcement activity’ – Twin Cities
Lindell says the search warrant relates to Dominion voting lawsuits. → Read More
Suburban lawmaker named CEO of MN Planned Parenthood
The decision immediately raised eyebrows since Planned Parenthood is a lobbying force at the Minnesota Capitol. → Read More
Gorbachev’s 1990 visit to Minnesota was a big deal. Here are some highlights and memories. – Twin Cities
A St. Thomas history major shouted out a greeting in Russian. The next thing he knew he was shaking Gorbachev’s hand. → Read More
Judge: Homeless people’s stuff shouldn’t be destroyed when camps are cleared – Twin Cities
The ruling came Friday in a 2020 lawsuit filed on behalf of nine homeless people who say officials in Minneapolis and Hennepin County violated their constitutional rights. → Read More
The rise, fall and future of Minnesota Rep. John Thompson
“I haven’t lost who I am,” said Thompson, who lost the DFL primary for his House seat. “I’m still a Black man living in Minnesota, one of the most racist states in America.”… → Read More