President Donald Trump has painted himself as the ultimate patriot. Any criticism of him or his policies is deemed unpatriotic, but it shouldn’t be that way. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues patriotism doesn’t mean unceasing support for everything a country does.
OPINION: Democrats need a moderate candidate in 2020 election
Candidates Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar have both positioned themselves in relatively moderate stances, but it all depends on who you talk to. Columnist Grace Hallen argues the election of a radical democratic candidate will only splinter party lines further.
AP: Trump attacks Biden, slams impeachment probe at Minn. rally
President Donald Trump held a rally in Minneapolis Thursday, the first since Democrats began proceedings two weeks ago to remove him from office. Trump was defiant in the face of an impeachment probe.
Rep. McCollum re-elected easily
Rep. Betty McCollum, DFL-St.Paul, has been elected to her 10th term in Minnesota’s Fourth District seat, defeating Republican Greg Ryan in the 2018 midterm election.
AP: Kavanaugh confirmed: Senate OKs Supreme Court nominee
The bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday to join the Supreme Court, delivering an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country’s cultural, gender and political divides.
Rubio, Sanders capture Minnesota wins on Super Tuesday
Marco Rubio captured his first win in the march to the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday while Bernie Sanders snagged a critical victory in the North Star State’s Democratic caucuses.