Briana Bierschbach

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has told people close to him that he plans to run for a third term, after months of wavering on whether to seek another four years

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has told people close to him that he plans to run for a third term, after months of wavering on whether to seek another four years in the office.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has told people close to him that he plans to run for a third term, after months of wavering on whether to seek another four years in the office.

Democrats have said they're open to exploring ideas beyond gun control to address mass shootings, but insist mental health and security measures are not enough.

Democrats have said they're open to exploring ideas beyond gun control to address mass shootings, but insist mental health and security measures are not enough.

Minnesota Republicans want to make mental health the focus of the state's response to high-profile violent incidents in recent months, setting up

The address to lawmakers is also an opportunity to push his priorities in the closing weeks of the Minnesota legislative session.

After endorsements for governor, Senate and other statewide offices, the parties must now carry their energy into November.

Minnesota's two major political parties gathered this weekend in starkly different moods but confronting a surprisingly similar political dilemma.

Plus: Mullin breaks from Noem on Pretti shooting. In today's newsletter: A GOP family feud, some surprise primary challengers and the