Republicans vying for open Minnesota Senate seat laud conservative values, support for Trump

Republicans vying for open Minnesota Senate seat laud conservative values, support for Trump

BRAINERD, Minn. — Republicans in north-central Minnesota will vote Tuesday, April 15, to determine a nominee for a vacant state Senate seat in a race that will also showcase how allegiance to President Donald Trump is playing in areas he dominated in 2024. Eight Republicans are vying to replace Justin Eichorn, who resigned last month after he was charged with attempting to solicit a minor in what turned out to be a sting operation. The pool of c…

Republican Senate candidates face off in forum ahead of primary

BAXTER — Despite a series of disruptions from an audience member, Republican candidates for the vacant Senate District 6 seat fielded questions during a forum on Tuesday, April 8, at Forestview Middle School, ahead of the primary election. The primary is set for Tuesday, April 15, when eight Republicans will face off for the seat. The winner will move on to the general election April 29 against DFL candidate Denise Slipy. Republican candidates a…

Public Forum Held with MN Senate District 6 Republican Primary Candidates

Republican candidates for the Minnesota Senate District 6 special election were at Forestview Middle School on Tuesday night for a public forum, where the candidates responded to three prepared questions, as well as two questions that were written by audience members. Seven of the eight candidates were in attendance, with…