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Al Schoch primarily covers local sports and government & politics in Minnesota, with a focus on events and government announcements. He would likely be interested in pitches related to local sports events, particularly those involving the Twins or University of Minnesota teams. Additionally, he may be open to stories about significant political developments within the state.
Given his coverage of crime-related topics, including murder convictions being overturned and shooting incidents, Al might also consider pitches related to crime prevention initiatives or criminal justice reforms relevant to St. Paul or broader Minnesota.
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By: Lindsey Peterson, Al Schoch
This past weekend, both the DFL and GOP held their state conventions, the first step towards the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here's a recap of what happened, including Kendall Qualls defeating Lisa Demuth, technology issues, and the GOP delegates deciding to honor Derek Chauvin.
By: Al Schoch, Lindsey Peterson
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan scratched out her signature on the proper forms, plunked down an endorsed check for $400 to cover filing fees, and officially became a candidate for the U.S. Senate on Monday. “It’s all happening,” said the Democrat, who will battle Rep. Angie Craig in the Aug. 11 primary.
By: Al Schoch, Lindsey Peterson
Dave Osmek, former President of the Minnesota Senate, and longtime GOP delegate, says he's leaving the Republican party after more than twenty years following a controversial state convention: "I cannot be part of this any longer," said Osmek, pointing to voting issues, changing party endorsements, and the Derek Chauvin moment of silence.
By: Steve Simpson, Al Schoch
Reconstruction of George Floyd Square begins Monday at 38th and Chicago in south Minneapolis, not long after the sixth anniversary of his murder. The long-debated $15 million project will remake the intersection, including to allow buses and emergency vehicles to once again travel through it.
By: Lindsey Peterson, Al Schoch
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is downplaying a new Republican-led Congressional report that accuses him, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, of doing nothing to prevent fraud in the state. Ellison denies those claims, and calls it "partisan electioneering using official resources."
By: Al Schoch, Mark Freie
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources digital hunting and fishing licensing system is now online. The state's 25-year-old pen-and-paper arrangement shut down on June 1st for data migration, but that old-fashioned process isn't going away for good, says the DNR's Kelly Straka.
By: Al Schoch, Lindsey Peterson
The University of Minnesota board of regents wraps up its regular meeting Friday while considering a 3.8% tuition increase across the system's five campuses. The University has hiked tuition for undergrads in each of the last five years.
By: Al Schoch
The results are mixed in the latest report on the Minneapolis police department's agreement to make transformational changes addressing racial discrimination. It shows progress in use-of-force policies, but also outlines delays in misconduct accountability and investigations.
By: Al Schoch
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says its investigating a use-of-force incident following in Saint Peter Thursday night where a police office was shot. The Saint Peter Police Department says that officer was taken to a medical facility, but has not provided any additional updates on the officer's condition.
