Politics
Democrats Ran Away From Walz’s Vision and Accomplishments. It Cost Them.
The Democratic machine snuffed out the greatest strengths of its VP selection.
A Runaway Hit, the ‘Ceasefire’ Hat From This Local Print Shop Is as Relevant as Ever
While the Harris-Walz hats that inspired it head to Goodwill, Bench Pressed's election-season merch remains—unfortunately—terribly timely.
What Matters to 20-Something MN Voters, In Their Own Words
Five voters take the mic and talk student protests, inflation, political division, and more.
Let’s Make Tim Walz’s Suspiciously Spiced Turkey Taco Tot Hotdish
It's more cheesy than spicy, but it sure is good.
Reevaluating Gov. Ventura: Unpredictable Policies, Wild Quotes, and Celeb Politician Legacy
Let's revisit Minnesota's loud, complicated, and reliably outrageous Ventura years.
Posting Politics to the People: Meet the Man Behind Wedge LIVE!
John Edwards built a mini media network around hyper-local Twin Cities politics.
Penny’s Coffee, Dean Phillips Sued for Alleged Wage Theft
The company calls the lawsuit "entirely baseless."
Inside the Decade-Long Battle to Drink Water in the Minnesota Senate
A longstanding rule that left senators dehydrated is finally washed away.
For Almost Two Decades, Naomi Kritzer Has Produced the Best Election Guide in the Twin Cities
The sci-fi/fantasy author is an essential resource for voters cramming to comprehend down-ballot races.
Remembering Paul Wellstone, Conscience of the Senate
Before he died 20 years ago, the rare, brave progressive senatorial voice paved the way for Bernie Sanders.
