Briana Bierschbach
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- Walz and Flanagan were friends before running mates
Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan have been friends for nearly 15 years after meeting at a training session. Back then, Flanagan was an elected officeholder and Walz wasn't. Here's the story of how their unique partnership developed, in their own words.
- Gay Marriage - The look back at the biggest political story of the decade in Minnesota
MPR’s Briana Bierschbach presents a sound montage summary of the biggest polictical story of the decade in Minnesota…the fight for passage of a same-sex marriage bill. Report includes numerous clips of the debate and outcome.
- Walz reflects on session at the state Capitol
MPR’s Brian Bierschbach interviews Governor Tim Walz as he prepares to sign an education bill that tops 20 billion dollars, with more budget bill signatures coming. Walz says he believes the state budget moves Minnesota forward even though he had to leave some priorities behind.
- MPR News Presents: Governor Tim Walz at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School
MPR News Presents a discussion between MPR political reporter Briana Bierschbach and Minnesota's new governor, Tim Walz, at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School. The two talk about the major issues facing the state. Topics include pipeline debate, taxes, environment, transportation, education, voting rights, and state budget.
- Walz's latest Cabinet picks focused on taxes and business
All Things Considered’s Host Tom Crann and MPR’s Briana Bierschbach discuss further picks for Gov.-elect Tim Walz's administration. Walz announced department commissioners for employment and economic development, commerce, revenue, and labor and industry, as well as three others agencies.
- Jim Knoblach ends campaign ahead of MPR abuse allegations story
MPR’s Nina Moini reports on Jim Knoblach, a high-ranking republican state representative, who is abruptly ending his re-election campaign. MPR News was preparing to publish detailed accusations from his daughter of inappropriate behavior toward her since childhood.
- DFL gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz shares his views
On this program of MPR News at 11, host Kerri Miller talks with DFL candidate Tim Walz. As governor, DFL candidate Tim Walz said he would support legalizing recreational marijuana, raising the gas tax to pay for transportation projects, and would help bridge the urban and rural divide in the state. Other topics in conversation include gun control, Polymet and Twin Metals copper nickel mining, refugees, and pipeline.
- Gun rights meet gay rights when Pink Pistols go to shooting range
MPR’s Briana Bierschbach reports on the Pink Pistols, an LGBT gun rights group with chapters in dozens of cities across the nation. It's been around in Minnesota for nearly two decades, hosting meetings at the gun range roughly once a month.
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