Clay Masters

2 weeks ago | sahanjournal.com | Clay Masters |Alberto Gomez

This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar declared her intention Thursday to run for reelection for her current House seat next year — taking her out of the mix for a statewide race. Omar’s decision to run for reelection means she will not seek the opportunity to replace Sen. Tina Smith, a fellow Democrat who is retiring after 2026. Omar had left the door open to a Senate run.

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Clay Masters

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar declared her intention Thursday to run for reelection for her current House seat next year — taking her out of the mix for a statewide race. Omar's decision to run for reelection means she will not seek the opportunity to replace Sen. Tina Smith, a fellow Democrat who is retiring after 2026. Omar had left the door open to a Senate run.

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Clay Masters

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Court of Appeals ordered a fresh look Monday, April 7, at a conservative online website’s request to review police body camera video in the arrest of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell last year. Alpha News sued for access to police body-worn and dash camera footage relating to the criminal investigation of Mitchell, a first-term legislator from Woodbury. She was arrested April 22, 2024, at her stepmother’s house in Detroit Lakes and faces burglary charges.

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Clay Masters

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature has fallen into a more normal pace after a series of tumultuous twists and turns that colored the early part of the session. Lawmakers saw a bunch of activity in committees last week and will continue that cadence this week ahead of another deadline Friday, April 11. For those trying to keep up with the action from afar, it can be difficult because not all bills are being put to up-or-down votes at this stage.

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Clay Masters

The Minnesota Legislature has fallen into a more-normal pace after a series of tumultuous twists and turns that colored the early part of the session. Lawmakers saw a bunch of activity in committees last week and will continue that cadence this week ahead of another deadline on Friday. For those trying to keep up with the action from afar, it can be difficult because not all bills are being put to up-or-down votes at this stage.