Briana Bierschbach
Reporter
Politics and GovernmentBierschbach 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.
Latest from Briana Bierschbach
Politics
Court voids Walz’s decision to hold Jan. 28 special election for House seat
Republicans celebrate the ruling, which could prolong a DFL boycott of the House.
January 18, 2025
Politics
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes sales tax changes, spending cuts in his budget
He must work with a divided Legislature to pass a two-year budget before this summer or risk a government shutdown.
January 16, 2025
Politics
Minnesota Democrats sue House Republicans over ‘unlawful’ session
Republicans maintain that their 67-66 edge in the House gives them authority to elect Lisa Demuth as House speaker.
January 16, 2025
Politics
Minnesota House Democrats boycott first day of session, but Republicans move forward anyway
Negotiations between House DFL and GOP leaders failed to reach a deal before the Legislature convened at noon Tuesday.
January 14, 2025
Elections
DFLer Brad Tabke’s victory stands in Shakopee-area race, judge rules
The ruling deals a blow to a Republican candidate who contested Tabke’s victory in court. But Aaron Paul can appeal the decision to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
January 14, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesota House Democrats sworn into office early as they prepare to boycott start of session
In other weekend developments, Republicans and Democrats struck a power-sharing agreement in the state Senate.
January 14, 2025
Politics
DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s lawyers seek to postpone burglary trial until late May
Defense attorneys filed a request to delay her trial until after the 2025 session with the Becker County judge Friday.
January 10, 2025
Politics
Boycott, special elections and quorums: What the heck is going on at the Minnesota Legislature?
Historic acrimony has cast doubt over whether any work will get done during the first month of session, which starts next week.
January 9, 2025
Elections
DFLer Brad Tabke’s victory stands in Shakopee-area race, judge rules
The ruling deals a blow to a Republican candidate who contested Tabke’s victory in court. But Aaron Paul can appeal the decision to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
January 14, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesota House Democrats sworn into office early as they prepare to boycott start of session
In other weekend developments, Republicans and Democrats struck a power-sharing agreement in the state Senate.
January 14, 2025
Politics
DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s lawyers seek to postpone burglary trial until late May
Defense attorneys filed a request to delay her trial until after the 2025 session with the Becker County judge Friday.
January 10, 2025
Politics
Boycott, special elections and quorums: What the heck is going on at the Minnesota Legislature?
Historic acrimony has cast doubt over whether any work will get done during the first month of session, which starts next week.
January 9, 2025