AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMinnesota Politics: Keith Ellison appears set for a November rematch for attorney general against GOP challenger Ron Schutz after Ellison won the DFL nomination in Tuesday’s primary. Governor Race: Sen. Amy Klobuchar cruised to the DFL gubernatorial nomination, setting up a November fight with the winner of a crowded GOP field. U.S. Senate: Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya won the GOP Senate nomination, giving Republicans a candidate they hope can break Minnesota’s long statewide streak. Congressional Primaries: Matt Little won the DFL nomination in Minnesota’s 2nd District, while Betty McCollum won in the 4th; in the 8th District, Stauber and Swanson advanced to the general election. Local Elections: Coon Rapids’ mayoral race heads to November with Pat Carlson and Thuba Nguyen; Ramsey at-large council seats advance with Debra Musgrove and Kelly Muchowski; Fridley Ward 1 and Ward 2 winners also set up general-election matchups. Transportation: MnDOT plans to move forward on the Hwy. 252/I-94 project despite lawmakers’ calls to pause. Education & Health: DOJ’s lawsuit over Minneapolis Public Schools employment practices was dismissed without prejudice, and Minnesota’s MCA results show mixed proficiency levels across districts and schools. Sports: The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting QB over J.J. McCarthy; the Twins’ Joe Ryan hit the IL with a glute strain, while the Orioles’ Yohel Pozo left a game vs. Minnesota after a hand injury.
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