Minnesota Republicans | Audacy

Minnesota lawmakers are already preparing for what looks to be a contentious legislative session House DFL Floor Leader Jamie Long says lawmakers won't be able to ignore the federal government's presence

January 21, 2026
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

January 6, 2026
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

January 5, 2026
Hundreds of Minnesota mayors call out Governor Tim Walz and state lawmakers over fraud and policies

January 5, 2026
House Speaker Lisa Demuth joins others in GOP calling for Gov. Walz to resign over fraud investigations "As leader of this state and what he has allowed, he either needs to step down or announce he is not running"

December 30, 2025
A surge in federal officers in Minnesota is focusing on alleged fraud at day care centers House Speaker Lisa DeMuth asked the Walz administration to release fraud documents to lawmakers and media

December 30, 2025
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

December 26, 2025
Minnesota Republican lawmaker takes issue with President Trump comments referring to Somalis as "garbage" State Senator Jim Abeler has asked the President to come to Minnesota and meet with Somali people

December 8, 2025
Despite professional athlete scandals, some Minnesota lawmakers plan to reintroduce sports gambling bill Rep. Nolan West says the state is looking for more revenue and sports betting is an avenue for that

November 10, 2025
House Speaker Lisa Demuth will ask for President Trump's endorsement in bid to unseat Gov. Tim Walz "If President Trump would choose to give me his endorsement, I would definitely welcome that,” Demuth said

November 3, 2025