Last month, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Mike Rogers, said the Iran War "needs to end to bring costs down."
Additionally, Iowa’s GOP U.S. Senate nominee, Ashley Hinson, said the war needs to be "brought to a successful and immediate end."
In Minnesota, Republican gubernatorial nominee Lisa Demuth spoke about the war at a press conference last week. She said the Iran War has resulted in "increased prices" and "it is time to put an end to that war. I really believe that."
Michele Tafoya, the GOP nominee for U.S. Senate in Minnesota, appears to feel the same. Check out my story for more.
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya calls for Iran War to end ‘quickly and strategically’
“No president, Republican or Democrat, has a blank check to wage war indefinitely without getting the consent of Congress and the support of the American people,” Tafoya told Alpha News in an exclusive statement.
“Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon,” she added. “But we are seven months into this conflict and Americans are in pain from higher prices. President Trump needs to level with the country about our strategy and the path forward.”
“This war needs to end quickly and strategically, with a resolution that prevents Iran from holding the world economy hostage whenever it chooses,” Tafoya concluded.
Despite Minnesota's left-wing lean, recent polls have shown an incredibly close race between Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan.
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NEW: Republican Congressman Brad Finstad has announced that the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) has endorsed his campaign for reelection.
This is another major endorsement pick-up for Finstad, who was endorsed by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation PAC in August.
Finstad is facing DFLer Jake Johnson in the race for Minnesota's First Congressional District which covers much of southern Minnesota.
The Cook Political Report rates MN-01 as "Likely R."
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UPDATE: A spokesperson for the Minnesota Department of Human Services has told Alpha News that the agency is working with lawmakers to provide them with copies of the Optum report.
"In accordance with state law, which authorizes Department of Human Services to release this nonpublic data upon a joint request by the chairs and ranking minority members of legislative human services committees, we are working with members to release the reports to them," the spokesperson said.
Minnesota lawmakers want unredacted Optum audit released to their committees
Late last year, Gov. Tim Walz announced that Minnesota had partnered with Optum, a private healthcare company, to conduct an audit of 14 state-run, Medicaid-funded welfare programs that were deemed at "high-risk" for fraudulent activity.
According to multiple lawmakers, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has not yet fulfilled a request to release the Optum report to a legislative committee.
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DFL Sen. Grant Hauschild's district is one of three Minnesota Senate seats that is occupied by a Democrat but was won by President Donald Trump in 2024.
This year's rematch between Hauschild and Republican Andrea Zupancich could be even closer than it was in 2022 and decide which party controls the Senate.
Check out the story for more.
Senate rematch in northern Minnesota pits Republican mayor against DFL incumbent
DFL state Sen. Grant Hauschild has voted for some of the most extreme elements of the DFL's agenda, including unlimited abortion, driver's licenses for illegals, and a sweeping gun control bill.
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In addition to leading in cash on hand, the Republican candidates for attorney general and state auditor are both polling higher than their DFL opponents in their respective races, according to a recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll.
Check out the story for more.
Republican attorney general, state auditor candidates lead DFL opponents in cash on hand
Republican candidates for Minnesota attorney general and state auditor lead their Democrat opponents in campaign cash on hand with just weeks to go before the November election.
Meanwhile, DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads Republican state House Speaker Lisa Demuth in campaign contributions and spending.
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NEW: Ron Schutz, the Republican nominee for Minnesota attorney general, has just unveiled a new 30-second digital ad for his campaign.
The ad contains no mention of fraud that has occurred in Minnesota and does not mention Shutz's opponent, DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Instead, the ad is mostly biographical, mentioning Schutz's alma mater, military service, work history, and personal interests.
The full ad is below.
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A separate 15-second ad from Schutz does reference fraud and Ellison.
That ad says, in part, "The fraudsters and criminals want four more years of Keith Ellison. It's time for a change."
Schutz's 15-second ad: piped.video/watch?v=RgOFuUq7…
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Here is the first entry in our series called Swing District Spotlight where Alpha News looks at key legislative races that will shape the House and Senate majorities next year.
This first story is about House District 48B which includes Chanhassen and much of Chaska.
Be on the lookout for more stories about the most competitive legislative races this year.
Key to House majority could run through toss-up Chanhassen seat with far-left incumbent
DFL State Rep. Lucy Rehm opposed removing illegal aliens from a state healthcare program and voted against keeping males out of female sports. She faces what could be a tough reelection.
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👀 We’re proud to support Minnesota teams and rinks this hockey season! Look for @AlphaNews near you! 🔥🔥
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NEW: RealClearPolitics has officially updated the status of Minnesota's U.S. Senate race from "Leans Dem" to "Toss Up."
This comes after multiple polls have shown an incredibly close race between Republican Michele Tafoya and DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
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Republicans in Minnesota appear to have a good chance of winning their first statewide political race in 20 years, according to a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll.
Check out the story for more.
New poll shows Republicans leading in races for Minnesota attorney general, state auditor
The KSTP/SurveyUSA poll also showed Republican Michele Tafoya and DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tied in the race for U.S. Senate.
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BREAKING: A new KSTP/Survey USA poll has Republican Michele Tafoya and Democrat Peggy Flanagan tied at 42% each in the race for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.
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BREAKING: Republican Ron Schutz leads Democrat Keith Ellison in the race for Minnesota attorney general, according to a new KSTP/Survey USA poll.
🔴 Ron Schutz: 45%
🔵 Keith Ellison: 43%
State auditor race:
🔴 Scott Jensen: 43%
🔵 Zack Filipovich: 36%
Secretary of state race:
🔴 Tad Jude: 36%
🔵 Steve Simon: 40%
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New Minnesota poll conducted by co/efficient between September 14-15 with 833 likely voters. Margin of error: ±3.38 percentage points.
Minnesota Senate:
🔵Peggy Flanagan - 43%
🔴Michele Tafoya - 42%
🟣Undecided - 11%
Minnesota Governor:
🔵Amy Klobuchar - 47%
🔴Lisa Demuth - 45%
🟣Undecided - 9%
BREAKING: New poll has Minnesota governor, Senate contests within margin of error
According to the co/efficient poll, Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth are locked in a tight race for governor while Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya are nearly tied in the Senate race.
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Minnesota city wins Supreme Court case, granted authority to use paper voter rosters
"The City of Oak Grove has the authority to determine whether paper or electronic voter rosters are used at precincts within the City of Oak Grove’s boundaries," the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled.
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Minnesota has a state law which prohibits state government agencies from contracting with vendors who discriminate against Israel.
Nearly one-third of the DFL Caucus in the Minnesota House of Representatives wants the law repealed.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a longtime supporter of Israel and the DFL nominee for governor, did not respond to Alpha News when we asked for her position on the matter.
Check out the story for more details about the law and Klobuchar's record on Israel.
Amy Klobuchar silent on state laws which ban contracts with vendors that discriminate against Israel
During her time in the U.S. Senate, Klobuchar has been a staunch supporter of Israel. However, she has changed her tune in recent months as left-wing criticism of the Mideast nation has increased.
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We remember.
It’s always touching to see American flags hoisted from aerial trucks as a 9/11 tribute on Twin Cities highways. 🇺🇸
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NEW: Nate George, who lost the Republican primary for state auditor earlier this year, announced today that he is running for chair of the Minnesota Republican Party.
A press release from George emphasized that he wants to "rebuild the party" around grassroots Republicans and "challenge the establishment status quo."
"George believes the MNGOP's mission should be winning elections, but winning with candidates who represent Republican values and can connect with the people they seek to serve," says the press release.
George was the Republican-endorsed candidate for state auditor but lost the GOP primary to former state Sen. Scott Jensen by approximately 40 points.
Alex Plechash is the current Minnesota GOP chair. The next election for chair will likely occur in December of this year, after the November elections.
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