Brian Arola

Yes. At least since the federal government began keeping track. Highway diesel prices rose to $6.53 per gallon Sept. 21, a record-high based on federal data beginning in 1994. Some economists link this year's jump to the U.S. war with Iran. The conflict, ... See more

Aric Putnam jokes that he won by a 'St. Cloud landslide' in 2022. His 1,400-vote margin counted as resounding in a place known for photo finishes, which is exactly what the DFL senator had in his first election win two years earlier. Putnam went to bed on... See more

In a recent debate, Minnesota attorney general candidate Ron Schutz pledged to insulate himself from his vast stock portfolio if elected. The Republican, in a close race with Democratic incumbent Keith Ellison, had faced questions about conflicts of inter... See more

In a recent debate, Minnesota attorney general candidate Ron Schutz pledged to insulate himself from his vast stock portfolio if elected. The Republican, in a close race with Democratic incumbent Keith Ellison, had faced questions about conflicts of inter... See more

Yes. Demuth, the Minnesota House Speaker and GOP gubernatorial candidate, joined House Republican colleagues in signing the letter, sent to Noem, in December. At the time, Noem was the secretary of Homeland Security overseeing Operation Metro Surge, the m... See more