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Tim Walz Unfortunately Returns to Minnesota

Tim Walz Unfortunately Returns to Minnesota

Frank Wied, Officer November 14, 2024

Tim Walz, who was the Vice Presidential nominee in the 2024 election, will return to serve as Governor of Minnesota. Walz ran alongside Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, who was surprisingly...

Minnesota's Republican Representatives Within the House

Minnesota’s Republican Representatives Within the House

Blake Markson, Editor November 5, 2024

As the presidential election comes to a close today, it's important that Minnesotan voters have a consensus on who their Minnesota Republican representatives are within the House of Representatives. If...

J.D. Vance Speaks at 3rd Precinct

Blake Markson, Contributor October 24, 2024

Standing broad and determined, J.D. Vance hoped to show Minnesota and Wisconsin voters a new perspective on the economic and social pitfalls since the 2020 George Floyd incident. This past Monday,...

Student Conversation on MPR

Charlie Eggers, Treasurer October 22, 2024

Last week, I had the opportunity to discuss my perspective as a student entering the 2024 election with MPR. I had participated in a similar discussion in the spring, but that earlier session only included...

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Minnesota Politics: A History

Will Sherry, Contributor March 15, 2023

Minnesota has a rich political history dating back to the territorial period in the mid-19th century. Over the years, the state has produced a number of influential political leaders who have shaped the...

Impact of the 2020 US Presidential Election: A Republican Perspective

Impact of the 2020 US Presidential Election: A Republican Perspective

Will Sherry, Contributor February 22, 2023

The 2020 US Presidential Election was a historic event that saw President Donald Trump running for re-election against former Vice President Joe Biden. As a Republican, the election was an important moment...

A History of the Relationship Between the U.S. and China

A History of the Relationship Between the U.S. and China

Will Sherry, Contributor February 8, 2023

The relationship between the United States and China has been marked by periods of cooperation, competition, and tension, dating back to the 19th century. In the early 19th century, American merchants...

From Hometown Hero to Villain: The Latest Brett Favre Scandal

Jacob Gregor, President October 5, 2022

The Green Bay villain turned Minnesota hero Brett Favre has been making headlines in the past week over an alleged scandal that he may have been a part of. Brett Favre made a career in the NFL, and is...

Trump to Create His Own Social Media Platform

Charlie Rapheal, Editor October 29, 2021

On October 20, 2021, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced through a press release that they will soon be launching a social media platform called "TRUTH Social." They outlined that the purpose...

Georgia Voting Law Explained

Georgia Voting Law Explained

John Quinlan, Contributor April 21, 2021

Georgia’s new voting reform law, SB 202, has sparked major controversy over the past few weeks. The left criticizes it as a new form of voter suppression that targets minority voters, while the right...

Biden's Tax Plan

Biden’s Tax Plan

John Quinlan, Contributor March 24, 2021

With the promised Covid relief stimulus package passed, President Joe Biden and his administration will likely turn their attention to reforming the tax system. With a split senate and influential moderates...

Donald Trump's First Public Appearance at CPAC 2021

Donald Trump’s First Public Appearance at CPAC 2021

Murphy Eggers, Contributor March 10, 2021

On March, 28 former President Donald J. Trump made his first appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida.  The whole weekend was filled with heavy anticipation ahead...

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