Political News

Klobuchar, Bills Debate US Debt In Duluth

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican challenger Kurt Bills argued in a debate Tuesday about how to attack the mounting federal debt.   Read More

Carney: Presidents Must Represent All Americans

White House spokesman Jay Carney says the president of the United States is the president of all the people, not just those who voted for him.  Read More

Romney: 'Victims' Comment Not Elegantly Stated

Republican Mitt Romney says a video clip in which he called nearly half of Americans "victims" was "not elegantly stated'' and was "spoken off the cuff."  Read More

Romney Makes Fresh Appeal To Latino Voters

Republican Mitt Romney is making a fresh appeal to Latino voters and trying to cut into President Barack Obama's advantage with a key portion of the electorate.  Read More

Obama Touts New Auto Case Against China

President Barack Obama says when it comes to unfair Chinese auto subsidies, he's fighting back — but Mitt Romney's mostly talk.  Read More

Senators Hoeven, Murkowski To Tour North Dakota Oil Patch

Sen. John Hoeven and fellow Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are planning a two-day tour of western North Dakota's oil patch beginning Monday.  Read More

Nolan Joins Wave Of TV Ads In Minn.'s 8th District

Democratic congressional candidate Rick Nolan is joining a chorus of TV ads in Minnesota's 8th District.   Read More

Senate Race Gives North Dakota A Taste Of Intense Politics

In much of the nation, campaign ads and election telephone calls are just another indication of the fall political season.  Read More

Ventura Speaks Out Against Gay Marriage Amendment

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura is speaking out against a gay marriage ban on the Minnesota ballot.  Read More

SD Panel Narrows Focus On Open Government Ideas

A task force seeking ways to make South Dakota government more open has narrowed its focus to some proposals for opening some records and making sure board and commission meetings are conducted in public.  Read More