Press Releases from the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
DFL Party Slams Congressman Hagedorn, Stauber, and Emmer for Flying Soon After COVID-19 Exposure
10/02/2020
Today, the DFL Party sharply criticized Republican Congressman Jim Hagedorn, Tom Emmer, and Pete Stauber for flying just two days after being exposed to COVID-19.
DFL Party Statement on Donald and Melania Trump Contracting COVID-19
10/02/2020
DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement on President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump contracting COVID-19.
DFL Calls on GOP & Stauber to Denounce Attack on Reporter Outside Trump Rally in Duluth
10/01/2020
Today, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin denounced a Trump supporter’s attack on a WCCO photojournalist outside of Trump’s rally in Duluth and called on the Minnesota Republican Party and Representative Pete Stauber to do the same.
DFL Party Statement on Project Veritas Video
09/28/2020
Ken Martin, Chairman of the Minnesota DFL Party, released the following statement in response to the video put out by Project Veritas.
Ahead of Tonight’s Debate, the Contrast Between Hagedorn and Feehan Is Clear
09/27/2020
Today, Congressman Jim Hagedorn is set to debate DFL Party-endorsed candidate and combat veteran Dan Feehan at 5:00 PM on KEYC. As the two candidates prepare to square off, the contrast could not be more clear: Congressman Hagedorn is a corrupt, self-serving D.C. politician while Dan Feehan is a man of integrity fighting to make life better for Minnesotans everywhere.
DFL Party Announces Humphrey Mondale Award Winners
09/24/2020
During this year’s Ninth Annual Humphrey Mondale Dinner, the DFL Party will honor six Minnesotans with awards for their important contributions to the DFL Party and Minnesota politics. The six awards, Mondale, Humphrey, Wellstone, Freeman, Growe & Munger, are named after historic DFL leaders and presented to those who embody their values and do justice to their legacy.
DFL Coordinated Campaign Launches Massive Early Voting Push Across Minnesota
09/18/2020
To ensure every Minnesota voter has the freedom to cast their ballot early, the Minnesota DFL Party, DFL candidates, and the DFL Coordinated Campaign are kicking off a massive early voting push, with numerous voter outreach events scheduled across Minnesota.
Jason Lewis Says He Has ‘No Disagreements’ With President on Issues, Proves He Lacks Independence to Choose What’s Best for Minnesota
09/16/2020
In an interview with KMRS/KKOK last Friday, when Republican Senate candidate Jason Lewis was asked if there were any issues he differed from President Trump on, Lewis said, “…it’s not a time to look for a crack in the movement,” and added “I have no disagreements.” Listen to the full interview here, and Lewis’ remarks begin at 8:44.
“Minnesota’s Least Productive Congressman” Tries to Rewrite History
09/14/2020
Over the weekend, Congressman Hagedorn released his first ad of the cycle where he touts himself as a workhorse despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary. In fact, a year after first being elected, Hagedorn ranked as Minnesota’s least productive congressman by an extremely wide margin.
Republicans Admit to Playing Politics with a Pandemic
09/11/2020
Today, during Minnesota’s 4th special legislative session, GOP Assistant Minority Leader Jon Koznick appeared to send an email intended for his GOP colleagues to House DFLers by mistake. In his email, Koznick said, in part.