Tag: Paul Gazelka
Debate recap: Jensen and Gazelka spar, Shah emerges as threat
Alpha News co-hosted a debate Wednesday night between five Republicans vying for their party's endorsement to be the next governor of Minnesota.
Sen. Michelle Benson,...
Alpha News to host debate with GOP candidates
Alpha News will be co-hosting a Dec. 15 debate with Minnesota’s Republican candidates for governor.
The debate will be moderated by Hugh Hewitt, an esteemed...
VIDEO: Gazelka says other Republicans running for governor aren’t actually conservatives
Paul Gazelka is a state senator, former Senate majority leader and a gubernatorial candidate running to unseat Gov. Tim Walz in 2022.
Before he has...
Walz launches reelection bid, sticks with ‘One Minnesota’ slogan
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz plans to seek a second term as Minnesota’s governor, he announced Tuesday morning.
Peggy Flanagan will be joining Walz on the...
At first campaign event, Gazelka vows to ‘take our government back’
Sen. Paul Gazelka made official Wednesday morning at the Minnesota State Capitol what many knew was coming.
With Labor Day in the rear view, and...
Paul Gazelka announces campaign for governor
Republican Sen. Paul Gazelka announced his campaign for governor in the rotunda of the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday.
“Fellow Minnesotans, I’m honored to be in...
Gazelka doesn’t rule out former Democrat Tom Bakk as replacement
Sen. Paul Gazelka stepped down as leader of the Senate Republicans this week, prompting speculation about his replacement.
“Five years ago, under bittersweet conditions, I...
Michelle Benson announces bid for governor; Paul Gazelka steps down as...
State Sen. Michelle Benson is seeking the Republican nomination for Minnesota governor, she announced Wednesday morning, just moments after Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka...
‘A tragedy’: Distance learning drives student test scores way down
Minnesota students scored significantly lower on state tests this year compared to 2019, the last time standardized tests were administered.
The Minnesota Department of Education...
Senate to hire investigator to review DFL’s handling of sexual harassment...
Senate Republican leaders recently expressed their support for an independent investigation into the DFL's handling of sexual harassment allegations.
Former DFL staffer Cynthia Callais recently...