Danny Spewak
@dannyspewak.bsky.social
KARE 11 political reporter covering Minnesota politics and the state capitol. Also, author with Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, "From the Gridiron to the Battlefield" ('21) and "Cardinal Dreams" ('24). Mizzou grad and St. Louis native.
Joined by DFL lawmakers, a coalition of groups including faith leaders have gathered outside House chambers, in opposition to the budget compromise made that strips undocumented adults from state health care.
May 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Joined by DFL lawmakers, a coalition of groups including faith leaders have gathered outside House chambers, in opposition to the budget compromise made that strips undocumented adults from state health care.
Judge Susan Crawford, the liberal candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, is making a stop in Hudson this morning ahead of next week’s election. Crawford is endorsed by former President Obama; her opponent, Judge Brad Schimel, is endorsed by President Trump.
March 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Judge Susan Crawford, the liberal candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, is making a stop in Hudson this morning ahead of next week’s election. Crawford is endorsed by former President Obama; her opponent, Judge Brad Schimel, is endorsed by President Trump.
DFL Rep. David Gottfried has officially taken office, which ties the House of Representatives at 67-67 and triggers a power-sharing agreement between the parties moving forward.
March 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
DFL Rep. David Gottfried has officially taken office, which ties the House of Representatives at 67-67 and triggers a power-sharing agreement between the parties moving forward.
BREAKING: Gov. Walz has officially scheduled the special election for House District 40B on March 11, which will determine whether or not the DFL returns the House of Representatives to a 67-67 tie
February 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
BREAKING: Gov. Walz has officially scheduled the special election for House District 40B on March 11, which will determine whether or not the DFL returns the House of Representatives to a 67-67 tie
Attorney General Keith Ellison says Minnesota has joined a federal lawsuit with nearly two dozen other states, challenging the Trump administration’s freeze on federal grants. “In his eight days in office, he’s forced me to figure out ways to sue him almost every day.”
January 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Attorney General Keith Ellison says Minnesota has joined a federal lawsuit with nearly two dozen other states, challenging the Trump administration’s freeze on federal grants. “In his eight days in office, he’s forced me to figure out ways to sue him almost every day.”
BREAKING: The Minnesota Supreme Court rules that a quorum in the House is 68 members, siding with the DFL in a decision that effectively shuts down House Republicans from being able to operate in the chamber during the DFL boycott.
January 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
BREAKING: The Minnesota Supreme Court rules that a quorum in the House is 68 members, siding with the DFL in a decision that effectively shuts down House Republicans from being able to operate in the chamber during the DFL boycott.
Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and the state Supreme Court listened to oral arguments today, in the case that will decide whether the House GOP has enough members to operate while the DFL boycotts. "What we have, is a co-equal branch of government that is completely dysfunctional."
January 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and the state Supreme Court listened to oral arguments today, in the case that will decide whether the House GOP has enough members to operate while the DFL boycotts. "What we have, is a co-equal branch of government that is completely dysfunctional."
Also today: the House GOP sent a letter to the Sec. of State today, challenging his stance that GOP won't have a quorum tomorrow: "Now is the time for you to set aside your political allegiance and put our democratic institutions and the rule of law above lawless, partisan games."
January 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Also today: the House GOP sent a letter to the Sec. of State today, challenging his stance that GOP won't have a quorum tomorrow: "Now is the time for you to set aside your political allegiance and put our democratic institutions and the rule of law above lawless, partisan games."
The House DFL just released this photo of last night's swearing-in ceremony, which was conducted without public notice. Republicans say this is flatly illegal, while the DFL says they won't let the GOP "pretend that 67 votes is a majority and engage in an illegitimate power grab."
January 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The House DFL just released this photo of last night's swearing-in ceremony, which was conducted without public notice. Republicans say this is flatly illegal, while the DFL says they won't let the GOP "pretend that 67 votes is a majority and engage in an illegitimate power grab."
DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell's attorney has filed court documents asking to move her burglary trial from January to "after May 19," to avoid coinciding with the legislative session. They also asked if Mitchell can appear virtually at a hearing Tuesday, the first day of the session.
January 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell's attorney has filed court documents asking to move her burglary trial from January to "after May 19," to avoid coinciding with the legislative session. They also asked if Mitchell can appear virtually at a hearing Tuesday, the first day of the session.