MPR News PM Update

May 13, 2022

Frustration over COVID-19 vaccines, restrictions and other steps taken during the pandemic are a driving issue for many Republicans at their state convention in Rochester.

Delegates who arrived for the opening today say they’re hopeful their eventual nominee can beat DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Endorsement of one governor candidate from among many is the top order of business for Republicans.

The convention started nearly two hours after the scheduled 10 a.m. kick-off, with delegates still unsure whether they would use paper ballots or vote electronically on endorsements.
Once the opening gavel fell, the vote to use electronic balloting was overwhelming, in part because counting paper ballots by hand would have delayed the process possibly longer than the party had rented the arena.

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April’s cool, wet weather delayed the show — but spring wildflowers are now in full bloom across southern Minnesota. Two great places to view them are Nerstrand Big Woods and Carley state parks.
 
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