Politics Friday
By Minnesota Public Radio
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Weekly updates from Brian Bakst and the Minnesota Public Radio newsroom staff covering politics in Minnesota.
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Politics Friday: Taking stock of Minnesota's session, campaign as May decision points near
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May 01, 2026 |
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Will Michele Tafoya's public profile transfer to politics?
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Keeping up with the legal jousting between state, federal governments
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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High tensions at the Capitol as lawmakers tick down the to-do list
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Politics Friday: 3 congressional candidates vying for their party's endorsement
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Politics Friday: Mike Lindell 'all in' for Minnesota's governor's race with Trump backing or not
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Politics Friday: Consumer safeguards gain bipartisan support at the Capitol
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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At the Capitol, a slate of immigration bills to respond to ICE surge
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Tax debate picks up at Capitol as lawmakers discuss state-federal mismatches
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Lawmakers push for proposals to tackle fraud, receive new economic forecast
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Politics Friday: First week of session opens with Hortman tribute, focus on tragic events
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Politics Friday: Thousands attend Minnesota caucuses to weigh in on issues, governor candidates
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Special episode: Sen. Hoffman reflects on a long healing process after shooting
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Politics Friday: Tim Walz exit, ICE shooting puts glaring national spotlight on Minnesota
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Politics Friday Special: Walz gives deeper explanation about decision to abandon bid for third term
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Politics Friday: With Election 2025 in rearview mirror, eyes are now on 2026
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Minneapolis mayoral candidates make their cases to lead state's biggest city
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Politics Friday Special: Rochester's growth spurt is driving economic, political change
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Politics Friday: St. Paul mayoral candidates lay out their visions for Minnesota's capital city
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Republican Jensen makes another try for Minnesota governor
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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A Minnesota lawmaker with focus on fraud tries to weave through GOP governor field
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Politics Friday: Walz sounds off on new book, 3rd term bid and a rift with Republicans
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Politics Friday Special: Exploring the political shift in northwestern Minnesota
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Will a special session work without prior deal? House leaders assess possibility
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Politics Friday: Hunt for 2026 ballot spots is on with governor, U.S. Senate as marquee races
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Politics Friday special: Walz, Demuth, Flanagan remember Rep. Melissa Hortman
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Politics Friday: Digging into the one-day special session
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Politics Friday: Lawmakers slog toward budget conclusion as special session is set
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Politics Friday: Walz weighs in as state lawmakers head into overtime
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May 22, 2025 |