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'Devastating agenda': Top Minnesota lawmaker sounds alarm on businesses fleeing Walz's 'socialist crusade'

STURGEON LAKE, Minn. — A GOP congressman in northeast Minnesota is blasting the economic policies of Gov. Tim Walz, arguing that the governor’s economic efforts and COVID policies have been “devastating” for most Minnesotans. “I’ve talked to a lot of businesses that either have left or when they expand are not expanding in Minnesota,” Rep....

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Tim Walz opened Minnesota's door to Somali immigrants as gangs became more prevalent

Critics of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was recently named Vice President Harris’ running mate on the 2024 Democrat presidential ticket, are highlighting his liberal stance on immigration in spite of Somali gang issues that have plagued the Twin Cities over the last two decades. Somali gangs began growing in Minneapolis in the late 1990s...

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Minnesota grandma jailed for defying Walz COVID lockdown orders: 'You do not want tyranny at this level'

Lisa Hanson, a former wine and coffee bistro owner thrown into jail for violating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s lockdown orders, told Fox News Digital that the now-Democrat vice presidential candidate essentially “shut down and destroyed” her small business, warning Americans, “You do not want tyranny at this level.” A mother of eight children and soon...

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Harris camp ducks questions on why Walz retired from military before completing coursework for high rank

The Harris campaign dodged answering questions about why Gov. Tim Walz did not complete the required coursework to retire from the Army National Reserves with the high-ranking title of command sergeant major – a rank he’s repeatedly claimed having attained despite retiring as a master sergeant. Walz served 24 years with the Army National Guard,...

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GOP Rep. Tom Emmer wins GOP primary battle for Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer defeated challenger Chris Corey in the Republican primary for Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday. He now goes on to face the winner of the race between Jeanne Hendricks and Austin Winkelman, who faced off in Tuesday’s Democrat primary in the district, which the Cook Political Report rates as “solid”...

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Incumbent GOP Rep. Pete Stauber wins Minnesota Congressional District 8 primary

Former police officer and Incumbent Republican Rep. Pete Stauber of Minnesota defeated his Republican challenger on Tuesday night, advancing to the general election in November to face Tuesday night’s Democratic primary winner for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Stauber, who has served in the House of Representatives since January 2019, is known for his background in...

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'Squad' faces final primary challenge as 4 states go to polls Tuesday

After a tough summer at the ballot box for members of the so-called “Squad,” the group of progressive and diverse House Democrats is facing its final intraparty challenge on Tuesday as four states in the Midwest and New England hold primary elections. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota faces voters one week after her fellow Squad...

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Trump-backed Marine veteran wins GOP primary in competitive Minnesota district

Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab emerged as the winner in the Republican primary for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, setting up a competitive race against incumbent Democratic Rep. Angie Craig. Teirab defeated Tayler Rahm, according to a call from The Associated Press Tuesday evening. Teirab, who was endorsed in the race by former President Trump and...