Radio Free America: We need another Anthony Bourdain
After 2024, Democrats went looking for their Joe Rogan, a podcaster who could reach young men. It found Hasan Piker. The better model premiered on the Travel Channel in 2005.
Minnesota
Latest in Minnesota
Radio Free America: How Ken Martin could fix the Democratic Party
In his latest Radio Free America column, Aaron Kleinman argues DNC Chair Ken Martin could protect Democratic incumbents and push back against special-interest influence by restricting ActBlue strictly to candidates and party committees.
Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya advance to Minnesota’s Senate general election
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's high-stakes DFL primary, while Michele Tafoya secured the GOP nomination, setting up the November general election matchup.
Lisa Demuth wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary in upset victory, continues longshot bid against Amy Klobuchar
Lisa Demuth, the Minnesota House speaker, is projected to win the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary, beating six other candidates and pulling an upset win over President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate Mike Lindell.
DOGE grant freeze left Minnesota forest vulnerable to wildfires
A federal funding freeze by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) delayed $10 million in Minnesota wildfire prevention. Local officials say the Trump administration's pause set back forest clearing efforts by a year and a half — right before over 60,000 acres burned in the Superior National Forest
Trump backs Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor race
Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Lindell in Minnesota's governor race, snubbing the state Republican Party's chosen candidate, Kendall Qualls. The endorsement bolsters Lindell despite his history of promoting unfounded election conspiracies and receiving massive defamation lawsuits.
Minnesota’s Kendall Qualls’ running mate Brian Nicholson breached Capitol security barrier on Jan. 6
Minnesota GOP governor candidate knew his running mate's Jan. 6 history before picking him. Qualls says it wasn't an issue then and isn't now — and Nicholson says he has "no regrets."
Minnesota GOP convention chair wishes someone ‘pushed back’ on Derek Chauvin moment of silence
Minnesota state Rep. Danny Nadeau (R-Rogers), who chaired the GOP party convention on May 30, claimed his role in the controversy was procedural and that he wishes someone "pushed back" on it.
Report: Minnesota Speaker Lisa Demuth potentially saved by red flag law she voted against
The Minnesota Reformer reported that Minnesota's 2023 "red flag" law potentially saved House Speaker Lisa Demuth's (R) life earlier this year. Demuth voted against the law in 2023 and is actively blocking more gun control measures in the state.
Former Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn pleads guilty to child pornography charge
Former Minnesota Republican state Senator Justin Eichorn pleaded guilty to attempting to obtain child pornography after his March 2025 arrest in a sting operation
Radio Free America: How Ken Martin could fix the Democratic Party
In his latest Radio Free America column, Aaron Kleinman argues DNC Chair Ken Martin could protect Democratic incumbents and push back against special-interest influence by restricting ActBlue strictly to candidates and party committees.
Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya advance to Minnesota’s Senate general election
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's high-stakes DFL primary, while Michele Tafoya secured the GOP nomination, setting up the November general election matchup.
Lisa Demuth wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary in upset victory, continues longshot bid against Amy Klobuchar
Lisa Demuth, the Minnesota House speaker, is projected to win the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary, beating six other candidates and pulling an upset win over President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate Mike Lindell.
DOGE grant freeze left Minnesota forest vulnerable to wildfires
A federal funding freeze by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) delayed $10 million in Minnesota wildfire prevention. Local officials say the Trump administration's pause set back forest clearing efforts by a year and a half — right before over 60,000 acres burned in the Superior National Forest
Trump backs Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor race
Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Lindell in Minnesota's governor race, snubbing the state Republican Party's chosen candidate, Kendall Qualls. The endorsement bolsters Lindell despite his history of promoting unfounded election conspiracies and receiving massive defamation lawsuits.
Minnesota’s Kendall Qualls’ running mate Brian Nicholson breached Capitol security barrier on Jan. 6
Minnesota GOP governor candidate knew his running mate's Jan. 6 history before picking him. Qualls says it wasn't an issue then and isn't now — and Nicholson says he has "no regrets."
Minnesota GOP convention chair wishes someone ‘pushed back’ on Derek Chauvin moment of silence
Minnesota state Rep. Danny Nadeau (R-Rogers), who chaired the GOP party convention on May 30, claimed his role in the controversy was procedural and that he wishes someone "pushed back" on it.
Report: Minnesota Speaker Lisa Demuth potentially saved by red flag law she voted against
The Minnesota Reformer reported that Minnesota's 2023 "red flag" law potentially saved House Speaker Lisa Demuth's (R) life earlier this year. Demuth voted against the law in 2023 and is actively blocking more gun control measures in the state.
Former Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn pleads guilty to child pornography charge
Former Minnesota Republican state Senator Justin Eichorn pleaded guilty to attempting to obtain child pornography after his March 2025 arrest in a sting operation