DFL Party Statement on the Passing of Paula Overby

DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement on the death of Paula Overby: “I was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Paula Overby. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Paula’s friends, family, and loved ones during this extremely difficult time. My prayers are with them, and […]

ICYMI: DFL exposes Jim Schultz’s extreme anti-abortion agenda

Yesterday, the Minnesota DFL Party held a press conference to expose Republican Attorney General candidate Jim Schultz’s dangerous anti-abortion agenda. That record includes Schultz’s serving on the board of directors for a non-profit seeking to “make abortion not just illegal, but unthinkable.”  In a response to the Star Tribune, Schultz’s campaign manager claimed that Schultz “ will not […]

VIDEO: Scott Jensen Pushes Internet Hoax About Litter Boxes for “Furry” Students in Public Schools

Jensen’s exact words were: “Why do we have litter boxes in some of the school districts so kids can pee in them, because they identify as a furry? We’ve lost our minds.” On Thursday, Minnesota Republican gubernatorial nominee Scott Jensen fully embraced the baseless conspiracy theory that Minnesota public schools are providing litter boxes for students […]

Kim Crockett Won’t Commit to Accepting Her Own Election Results

DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement on tonight’s Secretary of State debate: “Tonight’s debate highlighted the contrast between two very different visions for our state’s elections — and underscored the importance of re-electing Secretary of State Steve Simon. “Secretary Simon stood up for the integrity of our elections, defended our democracy, and […]

ICYMI: Kim Crockett accuses immigrants of selling votes to fund terrorism

Crockett also implied immigrants and voter fraud are inherently linked Late last week, Heartland Signal uncovered an interview that Kim Crockett gave where she accused Somali immigrants of selling their votes and using the money to fund Al-Shabaab, a terrorist organization in Somalia. In the 2020 interview, Crockett also implied that voter fraud and immigrants are inherently […]

Jim Schultz Defends “Murder Station”

Schultz goes to bat for one of Minneapolis’ “largest open-air drug bazaars” after refusing an invitation to visit it and speak to those affected by it Yesterday, after Attorney General Keith Ellison announced an investigation of Merwin Liquors and Winner Gas for possibly “maintaining or permitting an unlawful public nuisance on their properties,” Republican candidate […]

DFL Party Condemns GOP Candidates’ Attacks on Law Enforcement and the Military

Republican state Rep referred to the armed forces as the “homo military” Yesterday evening, the Heartland Signal released a story documenting attacks on members of law enforcement and the military by Republican legislators and candidates for office. DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement:  “These attacks against law enforcement leveled by Republican candidates and […]

What They’re Saying: National Media Calls Out Jensen’s Bizarre Abortion Flip-Flop Ad

This week, Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen’s first ad hit the airwaves. The ad attempts to obfuscate Jensen’s view on abortion in an attempt to walk back his ticket’s extreme and archaic remarks about women and abortions. This heavy-handed attempt at revisionism was not lost on the media, both local and national, who have […]

DFL Party Statement on Republican Legislator Don Raleigh appearing on the roster of a violent, right-wing militia

Two days ago, the Anti-Defamation League used a data leak to reveal that a sitting elected official was on the membership roster of the Oath Keepers, a violent, extremist, anti-government militia. Now, according to reporting from the Minnesota Reformer, we know who that is: Representative Don Raleigh. DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement: “I am […]

Scott Jensen’s Lack of Leadership On Display During The State Fair & Plummeting Poll Numbers

Over the 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair, both candidates for governor made themselves available to voters. What Minnesota’s voters got from Scott Jensen was an increasingly nervous candidate, frustrated about fundraising numbers and his plummeting support in the polls. Yesterday’s new SurveyUSA poll demonstrates that Minnesotans stand with Governor Tim Walz and his leadership […]