Brian Bakst is senior politics editor for MPR News. He has covered Minnesota politics and policy since 1999 – spanning from Gov. Jesse Ventura to Gov. Tim Walz and many prominent officials in between.

Elections need prepared, confident leaders. Whether you’re a student, professional looking to change careers, or a current ...

Businesswoman Marilyn Carlson Nelson speaks at the 20th anniversary celebration for the Center for Integrative Leadership, which she helped to establish. Photos: Cory Ryan One of Minnesota’s most ...

Connor Zielinski had a fleeting thought in 2020 that graduate school might be his next step. But as he finished his senior year of undergraduate, the world changed with the COVID-19 pandemic, and his ...

As tech companies pour trillions of dollars into building data centers across the United States, local governments are facing increasing resistance and challenging questions. Do these facilities boost ...

Somayah Nouruzi is a project manager in Mayo Clinic’s generative AI program, where she leads efforts in ethical innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and equity. She began her ...

Hannah Amundson is the student recruitment manager for the Certificate of Election Administration program at the Humphrey School. She is dedicated to supporting students through every step of their ...

Chuck Pults is a litigation attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP and a lifelong Minnesotan. Chuck's practice involves handling complex civil litigation matters for Fortune 500 companies and major public ...