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News in :90 – Nov. 9, 2022

November 9, 2022

The Associated Press called the Minnesota governor’s race for incumbent
Democrat Tim Walz over Republican challenger Scott Jensen at 10:26
p.m. on election night Tuesday. AP VoteCast, a broad survey of the national electorate, showed that high inflation and concerns about the fragility of democracy were heavily influencing voters. Half of voters said inflation factored significantly, with groceries, gasoline, housing, food and other costs that have shot up in the past year. Slightly fewer — 44% — said the future of democracy was their primary consideration. Orney Walker has today’s News in :90.

Walz, Omar and McCollum win reelection in Minnesota, Attorney General still up for grabs

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

The Associated Press called the Minnesota governor’s race for incumbent Democrat Tim Walz over Republican Scott Jensen at 10:26 p.m. on election night. TommieMedia’s election night coverage team has the story.

Recreational marijuana bill reintroduced in Minnesota House after 2019 rejection

March 6, 2021

Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) party Rep. Ryan Winkler presented the adult-use cannabis bill to the Minnesota House of Representatives that would legalize recreational marijuana, and on Feb. 23, the bill passed through its second round of House committee meetings. Scout Mason and Lauren Dettmer have the story.

AP: Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021

The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency.

AP: Trump impeached after Capitol riot; historic second charge

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.

AP: Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

“Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors. They — lawmakers, staff members and more — were hiding under tables, hunkered in lockdowns, saying prayers, and seeing the fruits of the country’s divisions up close and violent.

AP: Trump supporters storm US Capitol, lawmakers evacuated

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power, forcing lawmakers to be rushed from the building and interrupting challenges to Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Trump issued a restrained call for peace but did not call on his supporters to leave.

AP: Twin Senate runoffs in Georgia could shape Biden presidency

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

The outcome in several contested states will determine whether Joe Biden defeats President Donald Trump. But if the Democratic challenger wins, the ambitions of a Biden presidency could well come down to Georgia.

AP: Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency on Friday as he opened up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in the critical battlegrounds of Georgia and Pennsylvania. Those put Biden in a stronger position to capture the 270 Electoral College votes needed to take the White House.

Minnesota Democrats celebrate Twin Cities victories

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

In the U.S. House race Tuesday, Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar was reelected for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum was reelected for the 4th District; incumbent Democratic Sen. Tina Smith was reelected to the U.S. Senate.

AP: Routes to Senate control narrow as GOP holds back Democrats

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

The battle for control of the Senate tightened Tuesday after Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but suffered a setback in Alabama, and Republicans held their own in high-profile races in South Carolina, Texas and Kansas, narrowing the political map.

INFOGRAPHIC: Absentee voting and ballot return sites

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

Because of COVID-19, voters are encouraged to vote early, either in-person or by mail. Design Manager Maggie Stout shows where Minneapolis and St. Paul residents can vote early for the 2020 election.

AP: Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.

Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign, plans to endorse Joe Biden

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and plans to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden. The Minnesota senator’s decision to leave the race came just 18 hours before Super Tuesday in 14 states, including Minnesota.

OPINION: Presidential campaigns need to be reinvented without money’s influence

January 21, 2020January 2, 2020

Kamala Harris dropped out of the 2020 presidential race in early December. In the video announcing the end of her campaign, she explained funding grew harder as her campaign went on. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues candidates should not be eliminated because they cannot afford to continue.