Megan Burks

Dec 4, 2024 | mprnews.org | Megan Burks

Minneapolis City Council member Emily Koski announced Wednesday she’s running for mayor. She joins Minnesota DFL Sen. Omar Fateh and the Rev. DeWayne Davis of Plymouth Congregational Church in challenging Mayor Jacob Frey, who’s running for reelection. In their announcements this week, both Koski and Fateh alluded to frequent division between the Democratic mayor and the city’s more progressive council. “The city I love is at a crossroads.

Nov 25, 2024 | mprnews.org | Phil Picardi |Megan Burks |Gracie Stockton

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. One of the biggest priorities for Minnesota farmers in 2025 is emergency preparedness, specifically around animals and livestock. During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Federation’s annual meeting, stopping the spread of and preventing illnesses that affect cattle and livestock, such as avian influenza and H5N1, arose as a key issue.

Oct 14, 2024 | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Megan Burks |Gracie Stockton

Gov. Tim Walz is in the midst of getting out the male vote for the Democratic presidential ticket. Recent polling shows he and the presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, are struggling to gain the support of young men. They face a double-digit deficit in support from the demographic when compared to former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance.

Sep 11, 2024 | mprnews.org | Phil Picardi |Megan Burks |Gracie Stockton

More than 100 Black women leaders gathered in St. Paul Tuesday night to watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. “We wanted to gather in honor of our ancestors and our elders, our mothers and our aunties to celebrate this moment,” said Alberder Gillespie, who helped organize the event. “It was just a sisterhood kind of feel in that room.”If Harris were to become president, she’d be the first woman and second person of color to lead the nation.

Aug 23, 2024 | stcloudlive.com | Cathy Wurzer |Gracie Stockton |Megan Burks

After the close of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, is eager to hear about policy on the campaign trail. “We have to tell the American people and show the American people the difference in the policies. And it’s a stark difference in the policies,” Stauber told Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer Friday, Aug. 23.