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2026 ELECTION

Trump's made tariffs central to his presidency. Chaos may come next
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Trump's made tariffs central to his presidency. Chaos may come next

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Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth is balancing her legislative duties and a bid for the governor's office
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Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth is balancing her legislative duties and a bid for the governor's office

"I have no problem balancing it. I am fully focused on my role as Speaker," Demuth said on WCCO Radio
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Minnesota Caucus Night: Big turnout for the DFL and a tight, contentious race for the GOP endorsement for governor.
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Minnesota Caucus: Big turnout for the DFL, tight race for the GOP in governor's race, a showdown between Craig-Flanagan

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Caucus Night In Minnesota: Both parties expect a big turnout but there are security concerns as well
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Caucus Night In Minnesota: Both parties expect a big turnout but there are security concerns as well

"There's a high level of engagement, especially in Minnesota right now," says WCCO political analyst Blois Olson
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Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress
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Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) listens during a subcommittee hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the Russell Senate Office Building on January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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It's Official: Sen. Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor

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Chris Madel drops out of the race for governor, says he can't support "Republican retribution" in Minnesota
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Chris Madel drops out of the race for governor, says he can't support "Republican retribution" in Minnesota

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Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) attends a field hearing at the Minnesota Senate Building on January 16, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota.
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Report: Senator Amy Klobuchar takes first step towards possible campaign for governor

KSTP-TV Political Reporter and WCCO Host Tom Hauser was first to report she filed paperwork Thursday
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Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle President Trump on immigration, especially after Minneapolis
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Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle President Trump on immigration, especially after Minneapolis

The latest immigration operation in Minnesota has generated some of the most intense controversy yet
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NBC "Sunday Night Football" sideline reporter Michele Tafoya on the field prior to a game between the Washington Football Team and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. She's now entering politics, running for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat.
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Another name enters Minnesota Senate race as former sports reporter and WCCO host Michele Tafoya declares for GOP

"I walked the sidelines when the stakes were the highest, and that job taught me how leadership really works"
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On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz answered questions about dropping out of the 2026 race, and did so with an angry and defiant tone, taking special aim at President Donald Trump and Republicans.
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An angry and defiant Gov. Tim Walz says he will not resign: "Over my dead body"

The governor took particular aim at President Donald Trump, who he called "vile and evil," and state Republicans
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) attends a news conference with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) following the weekly Senate Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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All eyes now on U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar who is rumored to be gearing up for a run at governor

WCCO political analyst Blois Olson says Klobuchar did a lot of prep last year when Walz was still undecided
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Walz is exiting the 2026 gubernatorial race amid growing fraud scrutiny, dropping his bid for a third consecutive term. He stated he can’t balance a reelection campaign while defending the state against "cynics" and an ongoing fraud crisis.
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Narrowing the Field for 2026: Who is in and who might be in the race for governor with Walz dropping out

Biggest political name being bandied about is U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar who has not officially declared yet
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As first reported on WCCO and by political analyst Blois Olson, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has officially announced he will not continue his run for a third term, and drop out of the race.
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It's Official: Gov. Tim Walz announces he will drop out of the 2026 race saying he can't "give it his all"

"I’m passing on the race with zero sadness and zero regret," Walz said in a written statement
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Former Minnesota GOP chair David Hann says he's got a real shot at winning the U.S. Senate race as the new year approaches.
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U.S. Senate Race Preview: A crowded field and Republicans believe they have a "real shot" to win a statewide race

Former Minnesota GOP chair David Hann says the state is not as left-leaning as it used to be
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CEO of My Pillow Mike Lindell speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on February 21, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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Mike Lindell, loyal supporter of Trump and the "MyPillow" guy, says he’s running for Minnesota governor

“These guys haven’t lived what I live,” Lindell said about the other GOP candidates in the race
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Has America become a four-party country? Tuesday's Election Day might shed a little light on the splintering Democrat and Republican parties.
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Democrats, Democratic Socialists, Republicans, MAGA: Has America become a country of four distinct parties?

"I think we're gonna learn some of that today," says WCCO Political Analyst Blois Olson
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