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.

Episode Date
Special episode: Sen. Hoffman reflects on a long healing process after shooting
Jan 20, 2026
Politics Friday: Tim Walz exit, ICE shooting puts glaring national spotlight on Minnesota
Jan 09, 2026
Politics Friday Special: Walz gives deeper explanation about decision to abandon bid for third term
Jan 06, 2026
Politics Friday: With Election 2025 in rearview mirror, eyes are now on 2026
Nov 07, 2025
Minneapolis mayoral candidates make their cases to lead state's biggest city
Oct 31, 2025
Politics Friday Special: Rochester's growth spurt is driving economic, political change
Oct 24, 2025
Politics Friday: St. Paul mayoral candidates lay out their visions for Minnesota's capital city
Oct 17, 2025
Republican Jensen makes another try for Minnesota governor
Oct 10, 2025
A Minnesota lawmaker with focus on fraud tries to weave through GOP governor field
Oct 03, 2025
Politics Friday: Walz sounds off on new book, 3rd term bid and a rift with Republicans
Sep 25, 2025
Politics Friday Special: Exploring the political shift in northwestern Minnesota
Sep 19, 2025
Will a special session work without prior deal? House leaders assess possibility
Sep 11, 2025
Politics Friday: Hunt for 2026 ballot spots is on with governor, U.S. Senate as marquee races
Sep 04, 2025
Politics Friday special: Walz, Demuth, Flanagan remember Rep. Melissa Hortman
Jun 17, 2025
Politics Friday: Digging into the one-day special session
Jun 13, 2025
Politics Friday: Lawmakers slog toward budget conclusion as special session is set
Jun 05, 2025
Politics Friday: Walz weighs in as state lawmakers head into overtime
May 22, 2025
Politics Friday: Is the Legislature on the doorstep of a special session?
May 15, 2025
Politics Friday: Incomplete grade as lawmakers hammer out school aid deal
May 08, 2025
Politics Friday: Slow so far, a big phase of Minnesota's marijuana market launch nears
May 01, 2025
Politics Friday: Washington is top of mind for a pair of Minnesota's top leaders
Apr 24, 2025
Politics Friday Special: Digging into Minnesota‘s political history
Apr 17, 2025
Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?
Apr 11, 2025
Politics Friday: Budget begins to take shape as leaders huddle
Apr 04, 2025
The Legislature gears up for the big budget push. How will it go?
Mar 28, 2025
Politics Friday: What will Minnesota lawmakers do to fight fraud?
Mar 21, 2025
Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears
Mar 13, 2025
Politics Friday: Moves in Washington hover over state budget outlook
Mar 06, 2025
Politics Friday: Newly elected lawmakers reflect on their first legislative session
Feb 28, 2025
Politics Friday: Crime, public safety measures drive debates at the Capitol
Feb 21, 2025