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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Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, are set to return to Minnesota from detention in Texas after a federal judge ordered their release.

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

Antoine Patton was born, 17 year-old Neil Young performed his first professional gig, The Beatles started a seven-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "I Want To Hold Your Hand", and Big Boi was born, Today in Music History.