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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Backstory on Backbone of Almanac’s farewell marylahammer.substack.com/p/end-of-an-...

Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Politics, Power & the 2026 Election: Control at the Capitol is up for grabs and this is a detailed roadmap of what to watch in the weeks and months ahead. youtu.be/zblNxEjnXog?...

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Politics, Power & the 2026 Election

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Campaign news: Following Sunday’s Star Tribune report the Walz administration’s stunning incompetence in addressing what federal prosecutors have called “staggering, industrial-scale fraud,” Lisa Demuth called for immediate firings of Assistant Education Commissioner & Deputy Commissioner...”

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Minnesota’s most important building featured in new show with social media stars marylahammer.substack.com/p/state-capi...

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State Capitol Stars

Social Media Stars Feature Historic Building in New Show

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Touring the Minnesota State Capitol secrets with social media stars for their new Being Minnesotan Podcast, more on my Substack and on Almanac tonight.

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Politics on a Stick: State Fair Features Many New Candidates marylahammer.substack.com/p/politics-o...

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Politics on a Stick

State Fair Features Many New Candidates

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Legislation that stands the test of time is bipartisan, former U.S. Senator Jon Tester says it’s easy to try to blow things up in politics, it’s hard work to get things done. More on the full episode. Like, subscribe, follow The SpinSisters wherever you get your podcasts. youtu.be/UY7gATAqSew?...

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Talk with the hit political podcast Grounded with former US Senator Jon Tester and journalist MN’s Maritsa Georgiou. The conversation covers local and national issues, the impact of money in politics, and the need for bipartisan cooperation. Subscribe youtu.be/UY7gATAqSew?...

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

News release: “Mike Lindell announced he will privately fund a statewide recount and audit of every paper ballot cast Republican primary election for Gov of MN, citing irregularities identified in election-night electronic reporting data….largest privately funded statewide paper-ballot recount”

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Following Governor Walz's Executive Order banning nonferrous mining mining in the Iron Range, House GOP Floor Leader Harry Niska, R-Ramsey, and Iron Range Representative Spencer Igo, R-Wabana Township, released the following statement. "Governor Walz acting like a king and arbitrarily shutting down”

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In response to the Executive Order Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown: “I strongly disagree with Governor Walz’s decision to ban non-ferrous mining in the Rainy River Watershed. A decision this significant to the people of the Northland should not be made through executive order”

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

State v Fed Fight: Latest round in MN News Release [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed an executive order nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... to “protect Minnesota’s cherished Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) from nonferrous mineral mining”

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Record voter turnout in Primary Election in Minnesota. Both sides of the ballot showed up. What does it mean for the general election ahead? Longtime political strategist and Independence Party candidate for governor Tom Horner has insights coming up on the next episode of The SpinSisters Podcast.

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Sec of State: More than 1,103,000 Minnesotans cast ballots on August 11 - about 25% of eligible voters in Minnesota, according to unofficial election results. This is the first time more than 1 million votes have been cast in a Primary. The previous high was set in 2018 with 925,554 ballots cast.

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

DFL-endorsed candidate for Hennepin County Attorney State Rep Cedrick Frazier won the primary election. He will face Anders Folk in the Nov general election “Voters made it clear tonight that they don’t want to go backward. We must keep pushing forward.”

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Democratic Lt. Governors Association (DLGA) "Congratulations to Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan on her victory in the Minnesota primary tonight. Working Minnesotans can count on her to champion their interests in the Senate – fighting to make Washington work for Minnesotans instead of special interests”

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Republican endorsed Kendall Qualls: “I congratulate our next Governor, Lisa Demuth for earning the support of the Republican primary voters. “While this was not the outcome we hoped for, I am incredibly grateful to the delegates, volunteers, supporters, and donors who believed in our vision.“

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Republican endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate has lost an NFL reporter. MNGOP Chair: “Congratulations to Michele Tafoya on winning tonight’s Republican primary. Michele brings the charisma, toughness and fight Minnesota Republicans need to unite our party, expand our coalition and win in November.“

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Secretary of State Simon “Minnesota shattered modern record non-presidential election year for early primary voting… On our way to record-shattering… signs of high turnout”

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Control at the Capitol is at stake in the 2026 election and with a tied Minnesota House and one-vote margin in the Senate, a handful a swing districts will decide if the state has divided government or a trifecta. Almanac Race to Watch North Metro open seat open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...

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Race to Watch

Launching Legislative Series

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Supreme Court Justices literally pull precincts from a fishbowl in public as an election test in the state, a certain former famous NFL football player justice found that especially challenging. More election info on The SpinSisters Podcast youtu.be/po3fQ2LbhuY?...

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Why Minnesota Votes: Secretary of State Steve Simon The conversation about Minnesota's high voter turnout, the state's election laws, pro-voter culture, and media coverage of elections. youtu.be/po3fQ2LbhuY?...

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Why Minnesota Votes: A Conversation with Steve Simon

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Republican Then & Now: The conversation covers Kevin Goodno's political journey, the evolution of the Republican Party, the impact of social media on politics, and the challenges of bipartisanship. youtu.be/qvl8P_idHqg?...

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Republican Then & Now: Goodno

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

We the People or We the Donors? The conversation begins with the nonpartisan mission to address money in politics and an introduction of American Promise. It then dives into the origins of money in politics, the impact of campaign finance reform, the role of the courts. youtu.be/9iXl8EAdgRg?...

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We the People or We the Donors?

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Continuing the quest to show bipartisanship is possible as legislative leaders come together in unexpected places for World Cup Soccer. My Substack is the story behind the story. This week with Reps Nash & Long. Norway bandwagon with my maybe cousin Haaland… open.substack.com/pub/marylaha...

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World Cup Coming Together

Legislative Leaders & Norway House Celebrate Soccer

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The number of people who find political violence acceptable on both sides increased, we’re searching for solutions youtu.be/RcUMFNucuso?...

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Generations reinvent this country and this Political Science Professor from U of MN is impressed by the energy of new leaders, more on America at 250 on SpinSisters Podcast. Like, subscribe, follow wherever you get your podcasts. youtu.be/RcUMFNucuso?...

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

America 250: Where We Stand As State & Nation The conversation with Larry Jacobs Chair Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Hubert H. Humphrey School and Department of Political Science University of Minnesota. youtu.be/RcUMFNucuso?...

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America 250: Where We Stand As State & Nation

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The backstory how a housing program shutdown by the state brought the fed down on MN… youtu.be/41rmdKEYBB0?...

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Conversations with smart amazing people is how we channeled our grief in creating this podcast after a horrific loss. Like, subscribe, share for solutions each week. youtu.be/mVDXSWWPffI?...

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Honoring Hortman: Solutions After Assissination

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We remember former House Speaker Melissa Hortman with one of nonpartisan people who knew her best behind the scenes and set up the memorials at the State Capitol. Tonight on Almanac.

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Couple of big news days at the Capitol as Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth mounts challenge to endorsed candidate Kendall Qualls for governor and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan the Democratic endorsed candidate for US Senate defends primary challenge from Congresswoman Angie Craig. Buckle up MN!

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Here’s the story we did on Klobuchar’s running mate in Fergus Falls as mayor dealing with what to do with the abandoned state hospital www.pbs.org/video/histor...

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Almanac | Historic Fergus Falls State Hospital Part Two | Season 2018 | Episode 45

Mary Lahammer continued her reporting on efforts to save Fergus Falls history.

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Chants of “hold the vote” on gun control as lawmakers return for final hours in tied House in Minnesota.

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Mary Lahammer @marylahammer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Minnesota Democrats emerge from 36 hour sit-in on House floor to try to force vote on gun control on final hours of session.

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