The Republican from Maple Grove, Minnesota, is so far the only 2026 candidate for the office.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Minnesota area news, government, traffic updates, accidents, fires, education news, and more.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Mary Murphy joined Forum Communications in October 2024 as the Minnesota State Correspondent. She can be reached by email at mmurphy@forumcomm.com.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Walz and legislative leaders met Tuesday to discuss a special session on guns, as timing and votes for legislation like an assault weapons ban remain in the air.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Stephenson is filling the role previously held by Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, three months after her assassination.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
The executive order in response to federal moves directs Minnesota’s state epidemiologist to issue a standing order for the COVID-19 vaccine, among other actions.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, area news and weather along with top headlines from throughout Minnesota| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal