Rachel E. Stassen-Berger
Reporter
State politics
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Minnesota GOP, still in debt, using credit line for cash crunch
The party owes almost $1.5 million; the chairman says the move is business as usual.
December 13, 2014
Minnesota Gov. Dayton shuffles two posts at top of his cabinet
Myron Frans and Cynthia Bauerly will have new roles in cabinet as Jim Schowalter exits.
December 11, 2014
Minnesota voters register their apathy for 2014 midterms
Fewer than 2 million people — 50.51 percent of the voting population — cast ballots in November. That's the lowest turnout the generally high voting state has seen for nearly three decades.
December 7, 2014
![With the Father of Waters sculpture looming to her rear, Kym Spotts of Minneapolis completes her absentee ballot at the Minneapolis City Hall Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in Minneapolis, MN. Spotts, who said she will be out of town on Tuesday, said she requested the absentee ballot form but received the wrong form in the mail and it turned into a "wild goose chase."] (DAVID JOLES/STARTRIBUNE) djoles@startribune A heated primaries have drawn an outpouring of absentee ballots in the first race where vote](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/GILJXUKTLYNMNPUL5HWCZD7TUA.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Minnesota House Republicans promise compromise
Republicans, fresh off election victory, promise a more conciliatory approach
November 19, 2014
![Kurt Daudt emerged from an all-day meeting of GOP legislators as as the new House Speaker-designate. He climbed the staircase from the basement meeting to cunduct his first news conference as House Speaker-designate. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday, November 7, 2014 Republican legislators have elected Kurt Daudt as the new House Speaker-designate and Rep. Joyce Peppin has been named Majority Leader-elect.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/34QYRCZHG5SJ4XD3PREYS7DY3Q.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Initial tally shows TV, radio political ads cost $40 million in Minnesota
Franken campaign was the state's top spender, new numbers show.
November 15, 2014
Affordable Care Act architect consulted for Minnesota
Onetime MNsure hire said voter "stupidity" passed health law.
November 14, 2014
Let us count the ways House races were interesting
Here's a look at which House member got the most votes and other tidbits of the recent elections.
November 11, 2014
![Speaker Paul Thissen ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, November 4, 2014 DFL Victory Party at the Minneapolis, Minnesota Hilton.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/LLXKFA2RM7APPWOFIE7OKPEHPA.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Rep. Kurt Daudt beats back challengers for House speaker job
Two-term legislator has record of collaboration
November 8, 2014
Initial tally shows TV, radio political ads cost $40 million in Minnesota
Franken campaign was the state's top spender, new numbers show.
November 15, 2014
Affordable Care Act architect consulted for Minnesota
Onetime MNsure hire said voter "stupidity" passed health law.
November 14, 2014
Let us count the ways House races were interesting
Here's a look at which House member got the most votes and other tidbits of the recent elections.
November 11, 2014
Rep. Kurt Daudt beats back challengers for House speaker job
Two-term legislator has record of collaboration
November 8, 2014