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If Minnesota’s Political Candidates were State Fair Foods
Blue North Beacon’s completely scientific guide to the 2026 campaign.
Aug 28
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Minnesota’s Affordability Election Needs a Governing Test
Candidates agree that life has become too expensive. Voters should demand to know who saves, what each promise costs and whether it can actually be…
Aug 25
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The Iron Range Deserves a Voice, Not an Executive Order
I strongly oppose using executive authority in this way. Decisions this consequential should be made through MN’s established legislative, scientific…
Aug 20
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Walz Just Handed Minnesota Democrats Mining and “Trust the Science” Tests They Cannot Dodge
Is a party that says “trust the science” going to let Minnesota’s scientists do their jobs?
Aug 19
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Mayor Frey Isn’t Dancing Around Minneapolis’ Budget Challenges
Whether dancing with constituents or presenting a difficult proposal, Frey shows a willingness to step outside the comfortable. Fortunately, both reveal…
Aug 17
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Guest Editorial: State Senator Liz Boldon - The Minnesota Values Project Agenda: Putting People First
Minnesotans deserve better, and our elected representatives have the responsibility to act accordingly.
Aug 14
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Experience, Endorsements, or Star Power? Minnesota Primary Voters Will Decide
Consequential primary contests across the state will reveal which political strengths voters believe can produce victory in November—and effective…
Aug 11
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Guest Editorial: Matt Little - Medicare for All is the Path Forward
If I’m elected to Congress, I will fight tirelessly to pass Medicare for All, so all Americans can get high-quality and affordable healthcare.
Aug 8
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Putting the "F" Back in the DFL - FarmFest Candidate Forums
Farmfest will test whether Minnesota Democrats have a credible plan to rebuild rural trust—and whether any candidate can offer Greater Minnesota more…
Aug 4
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July 2026
Guest Editorial: Anders Folk - Prioritizing Public Safety in Hennepin County
BNB Note:
Jul 31
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MN DFL Senate Debate Takeaway - The Winner Will Need the Loser
The Craig-Flanagan primary has divided many Democrats over what the party needs most. The answer emerging from their final debate is that it needs what…
Jul 28
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Three Republicans. Three Different Campaigns. One Democratic Playbook.
Affordability must remain the DFL’s central message. But each Republican gubernatorial candidate offers Democrats a different opportunity to strengthen…
Jul 23
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