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
AG Keith Ellison is leading the charge against Trump in Minnesota. Will lawsuits make a difference?
It’s Ellison’s second time responding to the Trump administration through legal action. He says the president’s team is now more brazen in rebuffing the courts.
February 22, 2025
Politics
What’s behind recent sparring between Emmer, Walz?
Back-and-forth could be new norm for Walz in second Trump administration.
February 19, 2025
Politics
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering
Others reportedly mulling a run include Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig.
February 13, 2025
News & Politics
Lawmakers brace for possible Trump funding cuts in Minnesota, which already gives more than it gets
What you need to know about Minnesota’s relationship with the federal government and what funding cuts could mean in the state.
February 11, 2025
News & Politics
Judge blocks Minnesota campaign law to limit donations from corporations with foreign ownership
U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud ruled the law was too broad and could not take effect.
February 7, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesota House returns to work for first time in 2025
DFL, Republicans convene first House floor session of the year with power-sharing pact in place.
February 6, 2025
Politics
Democrats and Republicans reach deal to end Minnesota House stalemate
Three-week impasse ends with deal that makes Republican Lisa Demuth speaker of the House for two years, gives GOP temporary control of committees.
February 6, 2025
News & Politics
Gov. Tim Walz calls special election in seat critical to Minnesota House control
The March election could restore the chamber to a 67-67 tie.
February 5, 2025
News & Politics
Judge blocks Minnesota campaign law to limit donations from corporations with foreign ownership
U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud ruled the law was too broad and could not take effect.
February 7, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesota House returns to work for first time in 2025
DFL, Republicans convene first House floor session of the year with power-sharing pact in place.
February 6, 2025
Politics
Democrats and Republicans reach deal to end Minnesota House stalemate
Three-week impasse ends with deal that makes Republican Lisa Demuth speaker of the House for two years, gives GOP temporary control of committees.
February 6, 2025
News & Politics
Gov. Tim Walz calls special election in seat critical to Minnesota House control
The March election could restore the chamber to a 67-67 tie.
February 5, 2025