U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar kicks off Democratic bid for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz exit

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar entered the race for governor, giving Democrats a big-name candidate as Gov. Tim Walz moves aside.
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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar entered the race for governor, giving Democrats a big-name candidate as Gov. Tim Walz moves aside.

Tom Homan, a White House adviser to President Donald Trump on immigration and border control issues, is the new face of the administration’s Minnesota deportation campaign.
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Sources tell MPR News that the police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into detention. It is believed to the first time local police in Minnesota intervened in a federal law enforcement action since the ICE and border patrol surge began here two months ago.

Calling all young Minnesota artists ages 14 to 28! The 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize is open for entries. Showcase your talent for your chance to win a cash prize and a recording studio session. Entries will be accepted through March 31, 2026. Find the entry form, all the guidelines and rules, meet our past winners, and learn more about Karin Larson below. Questions? Contact karinlarsonprize@mpr.org

Friday afternoon at First Avenue in Minneapolis, A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota raised money for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance.