Briana Bierschbach

Reporter
Politics and Government
Bierschbach has spent the last decade covering Minnesota politics for various publications, including MPR News and MinnPost. She started her journalism career in college at the University of Minnesota’s campus newspaper, the Minnesota Daily, where she covered city hall. Bierschbach also has worked at the Pioneer Press, the Associated Press and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. In her spare time, she teaches a class on state government at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and spends time with her husband, dog and two cats.

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Latest from Briana Bierschbach

Elections

Minnesota’s November election: What you need to know to cast your ballot

State law allows voters to cast their ballot up to 46 days before the election, but many will choose to vote on Election Day, Nov. 5.
November 5, 2024
Elections

Minnesota judge elections: What you need to know about candidates running in state court races

Only nine out of 103 judicial races on the ballot this fall are contested.
October 6, 2024
Chief Natalie Hudson with husband Reverend Willie Hudson and Wilhelmina Marie Wright a her side, celebrates her new role as the leader of the Minnesota Supreme Court at the History Center in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. This is the public ceremony for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Chief Natalie Hudson and new associate Karl Procaccini have already been sworn in and are hearing cases.] RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII • richard.tsong-taatarii @startribune.com
Elections

Gaffes, misstatements or lies? Walz’s inaccurate past statements draw scrutiny.

The Minnesota governor’s words are being closely scrutinized now that he’s on the national ticket.
October 4, 2024
Elections

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not said abortion in ninth month is ‘absolutely fine’

Donald Trump attacked Kamala Harris’ vice presidential nominee from the debate stage Tuesday, but his claims are inaccurate and misleading.
October 2, 2024
Gov. Tim Walz, center, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, right, joined CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States Ruth Richardson, left, for a discussion about abortion in Minnesota and surrounding states at Planned Parenthood on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 in St. Paul, Minn. ] tRENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com
Elections

Minnesota 2024 voter guide: Who’s running, where they stand on the issues

Early voting begins today in Minnesota. We ask major party candidates for U.S. Senate and Congress about issues ranging from the economy to immigration.
September 20, 2024
Several red and blue "I voted" stickers across a black background. The blue stickers are on the left and the red stickers are on the right
Elections

Minnesota Rep. Jeff Dotseth charged in 2008 with abuse of then-wife, court filings show

The first-term GOP representative from Kettle River denied the allegations and said he’s “worked to put this difficult chapter of my life behind me.”
September 16, 2024
Elections

Minnesota intensifies review process for new automatic voter registration system

Republicans sent letters to the Department of Public Safety asking about the security of the new system.
September 12, 2024
Elections

Gov. Tim Walz returns to the Minnesota State Fair for the first time as vice presidential nominee

The governor’s 30-minute State Fair appearance was tightly controlled as Walz balanced security with home state pride.
September 1, 2024
Elections

Minnesota 2024 voter guide: Who’s running, where they stand on the issues

Early voting begins today in Minnesota. We ask major party candidates for U.S. Senate and Congress about issues ranging from the economy to immigration.
September 20, 2024
Several red and blue "I voted" stickers across a black background. The blue stickers are on the left and the red stickers are on the right
Elections

Minnesota Rep. Jeff Dotseth charged in 2008 with abuse of then-wife, court filings show

The first-term GOP representative from Kettle River denied the allegations and said he’s “worked to put this difficult chapter of my life behind me.”
September 16, 2024
Elections

Minnesota intensifies review process for new automatic voter registration system

Republicans sent letters to the Department of Public Safety asking about the security of the new system.
September 12, 2024
Elections

Gov. Tim Walz returns to the Minnesota State Fair for the first time as vice presidential nominee

The governor’s 30-minute State Fair appearance was tightly controlled as Walz balanced security with home state pride.
September 1, 2024
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