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Democrat Rachel Bohman is entering the race against Republican Brad Finstad only 8 months ahead of the election.

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Minnesota Senator Al Franken says he supports an ethics investigation of his own behavior after a Los Angeles radio personality went public with allegations of sexual misconduct 12 years ago.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The field of candidates for Congress in Minnesota’s First District continues to grow.

Owatonna, MN (KROC-AM News) - A former State Senator from Owatonna is the first Democrat to officially launch a campaign to succeed First District Congressman Tim Walz.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Another Democrat is joining the race to replace Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's 2018 race for governor is already underway as the first Democratic candidate is launching a bid.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former Minnesota Senate president Jim Metzen has died at age 72.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton emerged from New York's presidential primary closer to clinching the Democratic nomination while Republican Donald Trump strengthened his own path to the general election with a commanding victory, but has little room for error in the states ahead.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Congressman Martin Olav Sabo is being remembered for his long career of public service.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime Minnesota congressman Martin Olav Sabo has died. He was 78.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A longtime Democratic state senator says he won't run for re-election, opening a prime seat for Republicans.