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Welcome to Minnesota Politics and Government on Twitter!

This is a wiki listing of Minnesota politicians, governments, political reporters, bloggers and others who are involved in politics and have a Twitter presence. Please update the list and feel free to add yourself and others.

This collaborative project was initiated in 2009 by Rachel E. Stassen-Berger of the Star Tribune and is maintained by the community.

This is a non-partisan site to which all are welcome.

Please list links in each category alphabetically by Twitter username.

Thwart the spammers:

When you log in to add, fix or update a listing, please check around for clearly bogus listings and delete.Thanks.

Minnesota Legislators

@_ryanwinkler -- Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL - HD46A)
@abigailwhelan -- Rep. Abigail Whelan (R - HD35A)
@annacwills -- Rep. Anna Wills (R - HD57B)
@barbyarusso -- Rep. Barb Yarusso (DFL - HD42A)
@bevscalze -- Sen. Bev Scalze (DFL - SD42)
@bigdfrommn -- Sen. David Osmek (R - SD33)
@bloonan -- Rep. Bob Loonan (R - HD55A)
@bobbyjchampion -- Sen. Bobby Champion (DFL - SD59)
@bobvogelmnhouse -- Rep. Bob Vogel (R - HD20A)
@brian32a -- Rep. Brian Johnson (R - HD32A)
@carlymelin -- Rep. Carly Melin (DFL - HD06A)
@carolynlaine -- Rep. Carolyn Laine (DFL - HD41B)
@carrieruud -- Sen. Carrie Ruud (R - SD10)
@chrisswedz -- Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R - HD16A)
@clarkjohnson4mn -- Rep. Clark Johnson (DFL - HD19A)
@clyouakim -- Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL - HD46B)
@cmarianirosa -- Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL - HD65B)
@conniebernardy -- Rep. Connie Bernardy (DFL - HD41A)
@daniels24b -- Rep. Brian Daniels (R - HD24B)
@danschoen54a -- Rep. Dan Schoen (DFL - HD54A)
@davebakermn -- Rep. Dave Baker (R - HD17B)
@davepinto -- Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL - HD64B)
@davesenjem -- Sen. David Senjem (R - SD25)
@davidhann -- Sen. David Hann (R - SD48)
@dbly -- Rep. David Bly (DFL - HD20B)
@debkiel -- Rep. Debra Kiel (R - HD01B)
@debrahilstrom -- Rep. Debra Hilstrom (DFL - HD40B)
@dennissmithmn -- Rep. Dennis Smith (R - HD34B)
@dkl5342 -- Rep. Dale Lueck (R - HD10B)
@drquam -- Rep. Duane Quam (R - HD25A)
@durdahl -- Rep. Dean Urdahl (R - HD18A)
@eatonsenator -- Sen. Chris Eaton (DFL - SD40)
@ericluceromn -- Rep. Eric Lucero (R - HD30B)
@ericprattmn -- Sen. Eric Pratt (R - SD55)
@eriksimonson -- Rep. Erik Simonson (DFL - HD07B)
@founghawj -- Sen. Foung Hawj (DFL - SD67)
@genepelowski -- Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL - HD28A)
@glenngruenhagen -- Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen (R - HD18B)
@jackconsidinemn -- Rep. Jack Considine (DFL - HD19B)
@jasonmetsa -- Rep. Jason Metsa (DFL - HD06B)
@jdavnie -- Rep. Jim Davnie (DFL - HD63A)
@jdisaacson -- Rep. Jason Isaacson (DFL - HD42B)
@jeffbacker -- Rep. Jeff Backer (R - HD12A)
@jeffreyhayden -- Sen. Jeff Hayden (DFL - SD62)
@jeniferloon -- Rep. Jenifer Loon (R - HD48B)
@jeremyrmiller -- Sen. Jeremy Miller (R - SD28)
@jimknoblach -- Rep. Jim Knoblach (R - HD14B)
Webmail
@jimnashmn47a -- Rep. Jim Nash (R - HD47A)
@joannward4house -- Rep. JoAnn Ward (DFL - HD53A)
@joemacphoto -- Rep. Joe McDonald (R - HD29A)
@joeschomacker -- Rep. Joe Schomacker (R - HD22A)
@johnhoffmanmn -- Sen. John Hoffman (DFL - SD36)
@johnlesch -- Rep. John Lesch (DFL - HD66B)
@johnmarty -- Sen. John Marty (DFL - SD66)
@jonapplebaum44b -- Rep. Jon Applebaum (DFL - HD44B)
@jonkoznick -- Rep. Jon Koznick (R - HD58A)
@joshheintzeman -- Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R - HD10A)
@joycepeppin -- Rep. Joyce Peppin (R - HD34A)
@jpetersburgmn -- Rep. John Petersburg (R - HD24A)
@julianneortman -- Sen. Julianne Ortman (R - SD47)
@julierosenmn -- Sen. Julie Rosen (R - SD23)
@karidziedzic -- Sen. Kari Dziedzic (DFL - SD60)
@karinhousley -- Sen. Karin Housley (R - SD39)
@kathylohmer -- Rep. Kathy Lohmer (R - HD39B)
@katiesieben -- Sen. Katie Sieben (DFL - SD54)
@kdaudt -- Rep. Kurt Daudt (R - HD31A)
@kellyfentonmn -- Rep. Kelly Fenton (R - HD53B)
@kent_eken -- Sen. Kent Eken (DFL - SD04)
@kevindahle -- Sen. Kevin Dahle (DFL - SD20)
@knorton29 -- Rep. Kim Norton (DFL - HD25B)
@lasenadora -- Sen. Patricia Ray (DFL - SD63)
@lauriehalverson -- Rep. Laurie Halverson (DFL - HD51B)
@leonlillie -- Rep. Leon Lillie (DFL - HD43B)
@lindacrunbeck -- Rep. Linda Runbeck (R - HD38A)
@mariononeill1 -- Rep. Marion O'Neill (R - HD29B)
@repmaryfranson -- Rep. Mary Franson (R - HD08B)
@marykiff -- Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer (R - SD30)
@masin4rep -- Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL - HD51A)
@mattschmitmn -- Sen. Matt Schmit (DFL - SD21)
@melisafranzen -- Sen. Melisa Franzen (DFL - SD49)
@melissahortman -- Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL - HD36B)
@mhwiklund -- Sen. Melissa Wiklund (DFL - SD50)
@mlfischbach -- Sen. Michelle Fischbach (R - SD13)
@mnsenatorstumpf -- Sen. LeRoy Stumpf (DFL - SD01)
@nelstpierson -- Rep. Nels Pierson (R - HD26B)
@newmanforsenate -- Sen. Scott Newman (R - SD18)
@nickzerwas -- Rep. Nick Zerwas (R - HD30A)
@patgarofalo -- Rep. Pat Garofalo (R - HD58B)
@paul_torkelson -- Rep. Paul Torkelson (R - HD16B)
@paulgazelka -- Sen. Paul Gazelka (R - SD09)
@paulrosenthalmn -- Rep. Paul Rosenthal (DFL - HD49B)
@paulthissen -- Rep. Paul Thissen (DFL - HD61B)
@peggyabennett -- Rep. Peggy Bennett (R - HD27A)
@phylliskahn -- Rep. Phyllis Kahn (DFL - HD60B)
@raymonddehn -- Rep. Raymond Dehn (DFL - HD59B)
@rcchamberlain1 -- Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R - SD38)
@renaforrep -- Rep. Rena Moran (DFL - HD65A)
@rep_sanderson -- Rep. Sarah Anderson (R - HD44A)
@repbobbarrett -- Rep. Bob Barrett (R - HD32B)
@repbobdettmer -- Rep. Bob Dettmer (R - HD39A)
@repchristensen -- Rep. Drew Christensen (R - HD56A)
@repcindypugh -- Rep. Cindy Pugh (R - HD33B)
@repfreiberg -- Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL - HD45B)
@repjenschultz -- Rep. Jennifer Schultz (DFL - HD07A)
@repjerryhertaus -- Rep. Jerry Hertaus (R - HD33A)
@repjoehoppe -- Rep. Joe Hoppe (R - HD47B)
@repkarenclark -- Rep. Karen Clark (DFL - HD62A)
@reploeffler -- Rep. Diane Loeffler (DFL - HD60A)
@repmattdean -- Rep. Matt Dean (R - HD38B)
@reppaulmarquart -- Rep. Paul Marquart (DFL - HD04B)
@reppeterfischer -- Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL - HD43A)
@reppoppe -- Rep. Jeanne Poppe (DFL - HD27B)
@reprarick -- Rep. Jason Rarick (R - HD11B)
@reprickhansen -- Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL - HD52A)
@reptheis -- Rep. Tama Theis (R - HD14A)
@reptonyalbright -- Rep. Tony Albright (R - HD55B)
@rhamilton542 -- Rep. Rod Hamilton (R - HD22B)
@rogerforduluth -- Sen. Roger Reinert (DFL - SD07)
@ronerhardt -- Rep. Ron Erhardt (DFL - HD49A)
@ronkresha -- Rep. Ron Kresha (R - HD09B)
@rozpeterson -- Rep. Roz Peterson (R - HD56B)
@scottdibble -- Sen. D Dibble (DFL - SD61)
@sen_inge -- Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen (R - SD08)
@senatorann -- Sen. Ann Rest (DFL - SD45)
@senatorbenson -- Sen. Michelle Benson (R - SD31)
@senatorcarlson -- Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL - SD51)
@senatordanhall -- Sen. Dan Hall (R - SD56)
@senatorkathy -- Sen. Kathy Sheran (DFL - SD19)
@senatorpappas -- Sen. Sandra Pappas (DFL - SD65)
@senbjgoodwin -- Sen. Barb Goodwin (DFL - SD41)
@sencarlanelson -- Sen. Carla Nelson (R - SD26)
@sengregclausen -- Sen. Greg Clausen (DFL - SD57)
@senjimmetzen -- Sen. Jim Metzen (DFL - SD52)
@senjohnpederson -- Sen. John Pederson (R - SD14)
@senronlatz -- Sen. Ron Latz (DFL - SD46)
@senwarrenlimmer -- Sen. Warren Limmer (R - SD34)
@senwestrom -- Sen. Torrey Westrom (R - SD12)
@snienow -- Sen. Sean Nienow (R - SD32)
@stevedraz -- Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R - HD21B)
@susanallen61b -- Rep. Susan Allen (DFL - HD62B)
@susankentmn -- Sen. Susan Kent (DFL - SD53)
@tarakmack -- Rep. Tara Mack (R - HD57A)
@terri_bonoff -- Sen. Terri Bonoff (DFL - SD44)
@thompsonsenate -- Sen. Dave Thompson (R - SD58)
@timmahoney67a -- Rep. Tim Mahoney (DFL - HD67A)
@timmiller_mn -- Rep. Tim Miller (R - HD17A)
@timsandersmn -- Rep. Tim Sanders (R - HD37B)
@tinaliebling -- Rep. Tina Liebling (DFL - HD26A)
@vjensensenate -- Sen. Vicki Jensen (DFL - SD24)
@votejerrynewton -- Rep. Jerry Newton (DFL - HD37A)
@yvonneselcer -- Rep. Yvonne Selcer (DFL - HD48A)

State Politicians, Candidates and Appointees

@BCassellius -- Brenda Cassellius, Education Commissioner
@GovMarkDayton -- DFL Gov. Mark Dayton
@kclarksieben -- Katie Clark Sieben, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner
@Rebecca_Otto -- DFL State Auditor Rebecca Otto
@tonysertich -- Tony Sertich, IRRRB commissioner

State Government and Legislature, organizations

@MN_StateData -- MN State Demographic Center
@MnDeptEd -- Minnesota Department of Education
@MinnLRL -- Minnesota Legislative Reference Library
@MNagriculture -- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
@mndotnews -- Minnesota Department of Transportation
@mndottraffic -- Minnesota Department of Transportation Metro Traffic updates
@MNHealth -- Minnesota Department of Health
@MNHouseGOP -- Minnesota House Republican Caucus
@MNHouseInfo -- The Minnesota House of Representatives' Public Information Services
@MNHS --Minnesota Historical Society
@MnSenateMedia - Minnesota Senate Media Services
@mnsrc -- Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus
@MnSCU -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
@MetCouncilNews -- Metropolitan Council

@MetroTransitMN -- Metro Transit, a division of the Metropolitan Council
@CCLRT -- Central Corridor Light Rail Transit construction project
@SWLRT -- Southwest Light Rail Transit construction project

@PositivelyMN -- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

@MinnesotaWorks -- Minnesota DEED online job bank

@UMNews -- University of Minnesota News Service
@MNOetNews -- Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology
@SenateDFL -- Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus
@MNCommerce -- Minnesota Department of Commerce
@MMBCommunicates -- Minnesota Management and Budget
@MnDPS_DPS - Minnesota Department of Public Safety
@MnDPS_BCA - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (DPS)
@MnDPS_MSP - Minnesota State Patrol (DPS)
@MnDPS_OTS - Office of Traffic Safety (DPS)
@MnDPS_SFM - State Fire Marshal's Office (DPS)
@MnDPS_HSEM - Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DPS)

State Government and Legislature, individuals

@AmosBriggs - Communications Specialist, Senate DFL Caucus
@andrewwagner - Communications Specialist, House Republican Caucus
@andypost1 - Communications Specialist, House Republican Caucus
@bobhume - Senior Communications Advisor, Governor Mark Dayton
@CharBriner - Chief of Staff, Minnesota Department of Education
@ChadUrdahl - Communications Specialist, House Republican Caucus
@jjpollard18 -- John Pollard, Legislative and Communications Director of MMB
@MattSwenson - Director of Communications, Office of Governor Mark Dayton
@HannuhB - Hannah Mohs, Legislative Assistant, Senator Julianne Ortman
@jkboyne-- Jodi Boyne, House GOP Caucus Director of Public Affairs
@karamn - Kara Owens - PIO, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
@kevindgeorge -- Legislative Assistant, Senator Vicki Jensen
@ktinuch - Press Secretary for Governor Mark Dayton
@mannymr - Assistant to the Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Health
@MSPPIO - Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer, Lt. Eric Roeske
@MSPPIO_NW - Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer Covering NW MN - Sgt. Jesse Grabow
@msvoss -- Melinda Voss, public relations at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
@m_ditty -- Meredith Salsbery, Communications Director, Metropolitan Council
@PGless -- Peter Glessing, Communications Specialist, House Republican Caucus
@sclosmore -- Susan Closmore, Communications Director, House Republican Caucus
@Shapiro_BA -- Brad Shapiro, New Media Specialist, Senate DFL Caucus
@swhalenMN -- Sandra Whalen, Communications Specialist, Senate Republican Caucus
@tinaflintsmith -- Chief of Staff, Mark Dayton
@mikehowardmn -- Director of Public Affairs, House DFL Caucus
@zrodvold -- Director of External Affairs, House DFL Caucus
@doug_neville - Doug Neville Deputy Director of Communications, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety
@stevesenyk - Director, Senate Media Services

Federal Politicians and Candidates

@AlFranken -- Campaign Twitter account U.S. Sen. Al Franken
@AmyKlobuchar -- Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar
@BettyMcCollum04 -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum
@Erik_Paulsen -- Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen
@EllisonCampaign -- Campaign Twitter account for U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison
@FrankenCommTeam -- Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken's news feed
@Jason2CD -- Republican Candidate for CD2
@KeithEllison -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison
@RepJohnKline -- Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline
@RepTomEmmer -- Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (CD6)
@TimWalz -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Walz
@TomCraft2014 -- Democratic Candidate for U.S. House - MN 2nd District

Local Government Politicians and Candidates

@bethminn -- Beth Mercer-Taylor, Falcon Heights, City Council Member
@bemidjirita -- Rita Albrecht, Bemidji Mayor
@bpjohnjordan — Brooklyn Park City Council Member, West District
@davepinto — Dave Pinto, candidate for Ramsey County Attorney 2010
@derricklehrke - Republican candidate for House in 54A, Cottage Grove City Council member
@Jeff_Johnson_MN - Hennepin County Commissioner, Jeff Johnson
@jpkolb — Jeff Kolb, Crystal City Council
@jpsanbornmn — Jim Sanborn, Mayor of Waconia.
@judyinplym - Judy Johnson,Plymouth City Council Member - Ward 1
@LindaIHiggins -- Hennepin County Commissioner Linda Higgins
@LisaWeik — Washington County Commissioner, Lisa Weik
@mayorcoleman — Mayor Chris Coleman of Saint Paul
@mayorosterdyk- Mayor Greg Osterdyk, City of Carver
@MayorHodges - Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges
@MayorRTRybak — Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, DFLer
@MayorTabke — Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke
@mayortodd — Todd Larson, Farmington Mayor
@mayor_murphy — Regan Murphy, Robbinsdale Mayor
@MikMagEagan — Mike Maguire, Mayor, Eagan
@plindstrom — Peter Lindstrom, Mayor, Falcon Heights
@randymaluchnik — Carver County Commissioner, Randy Maluchnik
@rkbolenjr — Mayor Randy Bolen, Two Harbors
@rmcfarlin — Bob McFarlin, Met Council District 3
@smallcitymayor — Mayor Nathan McLaughlin, Clarissa Minnesota
@stpauljim — Saint Paul City Council Candidate, Ward 2
@TonyYarusso — Tony Yarusso, District E Member, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission
@wyomingmayor — Sheldon Anderson, Wyoming Mayor
@votejohnchoi — John Choi for Ramsey County Attorney
@walshformn — Joe Walsh for Mille Lacs County Attorney

Local Government

@AnokaCounty -- Anoka County
@CityofCarver - City of Carver
@CityofDelano -- Delano
@EdinaMN -- Edina
@CityofMankato -- Mankato
@CityMinneapolis -- Minneapolis
@plymouthmn_gov -- City of Plymouth
@CityofSavage -- Savage
@CityofShakopee — City of Shakopee
@FalconHeights -- Falcon Heights
@greatermncities -- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
@MetroCitiesMN -- Metro Cities
@MinnesotaCities -- League of Minnesota Cities
@MinnetonkaMN – Minnetonka
@MktoSnowAlerts -- Mankato snow alerts
@RamseyCounty -- Ramsey County
@StPaulPublicW -- St. Paul Public Works
@stlouispark -- St. Louis Park
@cityofsaintpaul - City of Saint Paul

School Districts

@AHSchools -- Anoka-Hennepin School District
@district192 -- Farmington Area Public Schools
@district197 -- West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Public Schools
@Hopkins270 - Hopkins Schools
@isd191 -- Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191
@ShakopeeSchools — Shakopee School District District 720
@Stillwater834 -- Stillwater Schools
@wayzataschools -- Wayzata Public Schools

2012 Legislative candidates (non-incumbents)

Please include the candidate's party and the district number for the office being sought.

@AndrewForSenate -- Andrew Brobston, DFL - Vermillion Township, Senate District 58
@colinmlee -- Colin Lee, DFL - Lakeville, House District 58A
@DerrickLehrke -- Derrick Lehkre, GOP - Cottage Grove, South St. Paul, Newport, Grey Cloud, St. Paul Park - House District 54A
@ElectAlbright -- Tony Albright, GOP - Credit River, Jordan, Prior Lake, Sand Creek, Shakopee, Spring Lake and St. Lawrence - House District 55B
@EricPrattMN -- Eric Pratt, GOP - Credit River, Jackson, Jordan, Louisville, Prior Lake, Sand Creek, Shakopee, Spring Lake and St. Lawrence - Senate District 55
@Housley4Senate -- Karin Housley GOP - SD39 (Forest Lake & St. Croix River Valley)
@JoshDOndich --- Josh D. Ondich, Democrat, Shakopee/Prior Lake Senate District 55
@jobayers ---- Joanna Bayers, DFL- Hastings, House District 54B
@PaulTuschy -- Paul Tuschy, GOP - Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake - House District 52B
@RozPeterson -- Roz Peterson, Republican, House Dist. 56B, Lakeville-Burnsville
@ToddMikkelson -- Todd Mikkelson, DFL - Wayzata, Long Lake, Orono, House District 33A

2014 Legislative candidates (non-incumbents)

Please include the candidate's party and the district number for the office being sought.

@thejondich -- Josh D. Ondich, Independence - Prior Lake/ Jordan, House District 55B

2016 Legislative candidates (non-incumbents)

Please include the candidate's party and the district number for the office being sought.

@ErikSimonson -- Erik Simonson, DFL, Senate District 7 - Duluth
@IlhanMN -- Illhan Omar, DFL, House District 60B - Minneapolis
@jacobpcoleman -- Jake Coleman, Republican, Senate District 47 - Chanhassen
@MayorMattLittle -- Matt Little, DFL, Senate District 58 - Lakeville
@MelissaSauser -- Melissa Sauser, Republican, Senate District 58 - Farmington
@Trehus -- Thomas Trehus, DFL. House District 28B - Spring Grove
@VictorALake -- Victor Lake, Republican, Senate District 51 - Eagan/Burnsville
@VoteBradGerten -- Brad Gerten, Republican, House District 51A - Eagan/Burnsville
@zacharydorholt -- Zachary Dorholt, DFL, House District 14B - St. Cloud

Newspapers, Television, Wire Services and Radio

@AC830 -- Adam Carter, Anchor, reporter, 830 WCCO-AM
@Aeikens -- Dave Aeikens, St. Cloud Times reporter, contributor to Political Quarry blog
@AndyDriscollTTT -- Andy Driscoll, TruthToTell, KFAI
@BobShomper -- Bob Shomper, Program Director 830 WCCO-AM
@bhayle -- Ben Hayle, News Producer/Anchor North Metro TV
@brd_dispatch -- Brainerd Dispatch
@bringmn -- BringMeTheNews
@C_C_Mitchell -- Star Tribune Washington correspondent Corey Mitchell
@CDS830 -- Craig Shroepfer, Studio Coordinator, 830 WCCO
@CityHallScoop -- St. Paul City Hall news from the Pioneer Press
@DaphneWCCO -- Daphne Adato, News Director, 830 WCCO
@dhenry -- Journalist. MinnPost's Washington D.C. correspondent
@capitolchatter -- Don Davis, Forum Communications reporter
@danika_peterson - Danika Peterson, News Director/Anchor, North Metro TV
@EPSunCurrent -- Weekly newspaper covering Eden Prairie, edited by @chrisolwell
@EricBlackInc -- Eric Black, political reporter, MinnPost
@FinalWord - Northern Alliance Radio Network Volume III, "The FInal Word" - King Banaian's talk show on AM1280.
@HinesWCCO -- John Hines, 830WCCO Radio, Hinesight Show
@JournalNewsroom -- Fergus Falls Daily Journal
@keewatinrose -- Shelly Mategko, political reporter for Zenith City News
@LateDebate -- Minnesota's Political Post-Game Show talk radio 95.9 FM, hosted by @JackTomczak and @BenjaminKruse
@libertypolitics -- Joseph Schultz, Political Data Analyst, Scripps Washington Bureau
@Lisasschwarz -- Lisa Schwarz, breaking news/politics/travel editor, St. Cloud Times, contributor to Political Quarry blog
@LynchonCCO -- WCCO Radio meteorologist Mike Lynch
@PoliticsMN -- Politics in MN Capitol Report St. Paul Legal Ledger
@Martigal -- Political reporter Martiga Lohn, of the Associated Press
@meganboldt -- Megan Boldt, political reporter for the Pioneer Press
@mlahammer -- Twin Cities Public Television Political Reporter
@msommerhauser -- St. Cloud Times political/enterprise reporter contributor to Political Quarry blog
@MPR -- Minnesota Public Radio
@MPRnews - Minnesota Public Radio news updates
@mprpolitics -- Minnesota Public Radio political feed
@MPRsLauraMc - MPR deputy news director Laura McCallum
@MyLittleBloggie -- Bob Collins, News Cut blogger, Minnesota Public Radio
@northmetrotv -- North Metro TV, community television station covering Anoka County
@PatKessler -- Pat Kessler, WCCO TV
@PBhcarlson -- Heather J. Carlson, Rochester Post-Bulletin political reporter
@PolAnimal -- Pioneer Press main politics account (includes links from The Political Animal blog and Pioneer Press politics articles)
@RachelSB -- Star Tribune political reporter Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, also feeds from Hot Dish Politics blog.
@radiofreenation -- Marty Owings, Radio Free Nation
@RecordReport -- Morrison County Record
@royalpratt -- Gregory Pratt, freelancer.
@SCTIMES - St. Cloud Times, www.sctimes.com
@sportsmn - BringMeTheNews Sports
@StowyDad -- Political reporter Brian Bakst, of the Associated Press
@stribrooks -- Star Tribune political reporter Jennifer Brooks
@StribDiaz --Washington correspondent Kevin Diaz of the Minneapolis Star Tribune
@TomScheck -- Political reporter Tom Scheck, of Minnesota Public Radio
@ThisweekMN -- Thisweek Newspapers/Thisweeklive.com, south metro community newspapers
@TwoPuttTommy -- Guest Host on AM950 KTNF Radio
@5hauser -- Tom Hauser, 5 Eyewitness News, KSTP-TV. Host of At Issue.
@b_nahm - Becky Nahm, 5 Eyewitness News, KSTP-TV. Producer of At Issue.
@WoodburyMN -- Woodbury Bulletin
@WCCOBreaking -- WCCO.com Breaking News feed
@WCCOBrendan -- Brendan Kearin, Producer, "The Chad Hartman Show" 830 WCCO AM
@WCCOKyle -- Kyle Shiely, Producer, "News and Views" 830 WCCO AM
@WCCOradio -- News Radio 830 WCCO AM

Bloggers, Vloggers and New Media

@aaarf -- Andy Aplikowski Blogger residualforces.com, looktruenorth.com
@aaronklemz -- Aaron Klemz, Writer for LeftMN, voices the news for AM950's Morning Grind
@andygifford -- Recent divorcee, semi-retired activist, news fiend, newish father, and connoisseur of politics and local history.
@annemfinn -- Anne Finn, Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
@AnnRL --Ann Lindstrom, Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
@Anokaflash -- "Flash" of Centrisity
@Bblaw -- Legal issues and occasional Minnesota and national politics.
@BFDally -- Benjamin Dally, http://twincitieslibery.com Twin Cities Liberty Network, Minnesota Politics From The Libertarian-Right
@BillsandVotes Minnesota House and Senate vote tracking billsandvotes.com
@blakeffm -- Jonathan Blake, Vice President of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota
@DerekBrigham -- Derek Brigham of looktruenorth.com, freedomdogs.com; CD3 GOP Vice Chair
@derickson -- David Erickson of e-strategyblog.com, public relations/online strategist
@brianfalldin -- Brian Falldin, Democratic Speechwriter - New Media Professional
@bloisolson -- Morning Take
@Brad_Carlson -- Blogger at BradCarlson.org and member of the Northern Alliance Radio Network on AM 1280 The Patriot
@cajohnson_1-- Craig Johnson, Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
@CharlieQuimby -- Blogger, Across the Great Divide; Fellow, Growth & Justice
@chuckumenatary -- Chuck Olsen formerly of The UpTake, now with TPT's MN Original
@DaveEngstrom -- Lobbyist and Executive Director Mn Assn. of Small Cities
@dbrauer -- David Brauer, MinnPost media reporter and politics analyst
@doctorgonzo -- Nathan Hunstad, blogger and former legislative staffer
@donreeder -- Don Reeder, public affairs for League of Minnesota Cities
@dtilsen -- David Tilsen - The American Idiot (3 posts since February 2009)
@DustyTrice -- Blogger/Democratic operative Dusty Trice
@e_austin -- Eric Austin, St. Cloud area blogger
@EleanorAve -- EleanorAve, Editorial Blog
@ericmferguson -- Eric Ferguson, MN Progressive Project contributor
@eric_pusey -- The Big E - Blogger, co-owner of MN Progressive Project
@eyeonpolitics -- Social Media Strategist; Blogger at Eye On Politics and True North;
@garyncarlson -- Gary Carlson, Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
@GoldnVallyPatch -- Golden Valley Patch
@ibnnnews - The Independent Business News Network
@hrceder --Heather Cederholm, Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
@HopkinsPatch -- Hopkins Patch
@jasonbarnett -- Jason Barnett at The UpTake
@JeffRosenberg - Jeff Rosenberg, writer at MNpublius
@JoeBodell - Joe Bodell, MN Progressive Project
@joekimball -- Joe Kimball, Minnpost
@JohnVanHecke -- John Van Hecke, Executive Director at Minnesota 2020
@jkfecke -- Jeff Fecke at Blog of the Moderate Left and MN Progressive Project
@justjudycarter -- Blogger at JustJudyJudyJudy / DFL Activist
@katekieffer -- Conservative blogger
@KDBremer -- Karl Bremer of Ripple in Stillwater, award-winning investigative reporting
@KentLaugen - following issues in Red Wing and SE MN. myredwing.wordpress.com
@keewatinrose -- Shelly Mategko of Iron Country Free Press
@KevinEcker -- Kevin Ecker of EckerNet.Com and True North (looktruenorth.com)
@Laurahziegler -- Laura Ziegler, Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
@LeftMN -- a Minnesota Web Design that leans left
@lukehellier - Former Blogger at MinnesotaDemocratsExposed.com
@lloydletta - Eva Young at Lloydletta's Nooz and Dump Michele Bachmann
@LookTrueNorth - True North - center-right Minnesota group blog.
@MarkGisleson - Mark Gisleson of Norwegianity
@maryturck - Mary Turck and NewsDay blog
@mattabe - Matt Abe, North Star Liberty
@MDETweets - MinnesotaDemocratsExposed.Com
@MinnesotaBrown - Aaron J. Brown, MinnesotaBrown.com, Iron Range author, blogger, columnist & radio producer
@MinnPost -- MinnPost.com web editor Corey Anderson
@mitchpberg -- Mitch Berg of Shot In The Dark, True North and the Northern Alliance Radio Network.
@mmcintee -- Mike McIntee, Executive Producer The UpTake and AM950 radio host.
@mncapitolgirl -- Rach Eggert of Rach's Political Report
@MNIndy -- Minnesota Independent
@MNObserver -- "MN Observer" of The Cucking Stool
@MNProgressive -- MN Progressive Project, maintained by Joe Bodell
@mnRIGHTnow -- mnrightnow.com
@mobilerootsbiz -- iPhone/Android/Blackberry app strategy and development for advocacy & political organizations
@newtbuster -- Dave Mindeman at mnpACT!
@nickcoleman -- Nick Coleman, Twin Cities journalist
@NoahKunin -- Noah Kunin formerly with The UpTake and Sunlight Foundation
@PJHynes2- Patrick Hynes, Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
@PoliticsMN -- Politics in Minnesota
@PoliticsDotMN -- Politics.MN
@Populista -- Karl Singer, contributor to MN Progressive Project
@PrncessPolitics -- Laura Gatz (@GOPrincess) of PrincessPolitics.com and LookTrueNorth.com, covering MN and National politics
@Quist_Galaxie -- Steve Quist, MNDem
@radicalhw --Shannon Drury at The Radical Housewife
@RealCapitolView -- Real Capitol View, maintained by Steve Hensley
@robinmarty -- Robin Marty of Minnesota Independent
@RRGOnline -- Chris Walden of rocketsredglareonline.com
@s_hensley -- Steve Hensley at RealCapitolView
@RRGOnline -- Chris Walden of rocketsredglareonline.com
@s4xton -- Aaron Landry, former Sr. Correspondent to MNpublius, Producer of the Heavy Table
@sallyjos -- Sally Jo Sorensen at Bluestem Prairie
@scsuscholars -- King Banian of scsuscholars.com
@Sean_Olsen -- Sean Olsen at Brick City Blog
@SmartPolitics -- from the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
@speakforwe -- Michael Dahl, citizen engagement for economic justice & aspirational politics
@SteveTimmer -- Steve Timmer, writer at LeftMN
@tcdailyplanet -- Mary Turck at Twin Cities Daily Planet
@tcimc -- Twin Cities Indymedia
@theuptake -- Citizen journalism at The UpTake
@TimothyBurke -- Recovering campaign op, PR guy and Farmington school board member.
@tomasteward-- Investigative Director, FFM
@tomelko -- Tom Elko formerly with the UpTake, now with BringMeTheNews.com
@TonyAngelo -- Tony Petrangelo, writer for LeftMN, voices the news for AM950's Morning Grind
@TwinCitiesPatch -- Anna Schier, Assistant Editor of Inver Grove Heights Patch, Mendota Heights Patch and Eagan Patch
@TwoPuttTommy -- Citizen Punditry at Mn ProgressiveProject and TwoPuttTommy.com
@uptakemn -- the UpTake's Minnesota-specific feed
@wabbitoid -- Erik Hare of Barataria
@wbgleason - Bill Gleason - University of Minnesota faculty - The Periodic Table
@valkry18 -- Zoie Walden conservative grassroots/social media activist
@wrongaboutevery --Wrong About Everything podcast
@xavierla -- New Media Director at Alliance for a Better Minnesota
@zackstephenson -- Zack Stephenson, contributor to MNpublius
@mzipper - Mike Zipko, social media/public affairs consultant

Other Tweeters of Political Interest in Minnesota, individuals

@AcareyGOPyankee -- Fmr. Pawlenty Press Sec., Current Spokesman for NY Repblican Party, Fmr. Pro Ball Player
@BillHillsman -- Wellstone/Ventura/Barkley Ad Guru (Updates are protected)
@bmcclung -- Brian McClung, McClung Communications & Public Relations, Former Deputy Chief of Staff & spokesman, Governor Tim Pawlenty
@BridgetCusick -- Communication professional
@CapitalBabs -- Office & Event Manager for Citizens' Council for Health Freedom; Former House Capital Investment Committee Administrator; Former Mounds View City Council Member
@capitolkirk -- Kirk Pederson, Lobbyist at Rice, Michels & Walther
@CGeorgia -- Chris Georgia, New Media Coordinator for the American Action Network
@DanEndreson -- Dan Endreson, Policy Program Manager, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter
@ChrisShields -- Communications Director, Minnesota AFL-CIO
@CoreyButlerJr -- Communications Coordinator, Minnesota Society of CPAs
@ctiedeman -- Public Affairs and Political Consultant
@DarrellCharlesH -- Director of Communications and Development, Minnesota Family Council
@DavidStrom -- Conservative Pundit, political consultant, Fellow at @followcae
@DeniseCardinal -- Executive Director at Alliance for a Better Minnesota
@DJWolter -- Daniel Wolter, former spokesman for U of M, former communications director for Gov. Pawlenty
@EricFought -- Former Minnesota DFL Party Communications Director, Communications Consultant
@EricHarpel -- Chairman McLeod County Republican party Eric Harpel
@ErikLeist -- Former WisGOP and MNGOP Field Director.
@gfragnito -- Geno Fragnito, Director of Government Relations, Minnesota Society of CPAs
@GOPrincess -- MNGOP activist and Founder of PrincessPolitics.com blog, contributor to LookTrueNorth.com
@AndyParrishMN -- Minnesota political veteran, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann's former Chief of Staff Andy Parrish
@HofmeisterJohn -- Executive Director, Minnesota College Republicans (@MNCRs)
@ImSchultz -- Former Northwestern College Republicans Chair, Republican Activist
@jackiebateman -- Political staffer
@jacoblittler -- Campaign Manager, Rukavina for Governor
@jakeloesch -- Deputy Communications Director, Minnesotans United for All Families; former Senate Republican staffer
@javimorillo -- President, SEIU Local 26
@jeffblodgett -- Executive Director at Wellstone Action
@joegould05 -- Rural Minnesota and Education Lobbyist
@jsheeran -- Communications Director at Minnesota 2020
@julieblaha -- President, Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota
@katebrickman -- Communications Director, Mayor Betsy Hodges, City of Minneapolis Web Designers
@KatieNadeau -- Operations Manager at Minnesota business association
@KTAndrea -- President/CEO of Fourth Sector Consulting (@4th_Sector).
@kwatt -- Kevin Watterson, Former @mnhousegop Media Director
@LWSchumacher -- Larry Schumacher, Citizens League Communications Manager and freelance writer
@markhdrake -- Former Republican Party of Minnesota Communications Director
@markmywordz415 -- VP, Public Affairs, Insurance Federation of Minnesota
@markranummn -- Mark Ranum & Assoc. and former MN Library Assoc. President and Legislative Chair
@mbrodkorb -- Michael Brodkorb, former Senate Republican Caucus Communications Director
@McClungPR -- McClung Communications & Public Relations, LLC, firm led by former Pawlenty spox Brian McClung
@mediapolitic -- Collision of media + politics. Plus HSR, Transit, MN, education, & Next-Gen Energy Issues
@mikeschardin -- Public Relations/Public Affairs Professional, betmar languages
@MinnCAN -- The Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now
@mmarteen -- Margaret Martin, Research Director, Taxpayers League of Minnesota, Columnist at @ MNPolitics
@NexusPolitics -- Republican Political Strategist
@NobleFreshEnerg -- Executive Director of Fresh Energy
@PoliticalAcuity -- Political consultant http://PoliticalAcuity.com
@ProfStevenSmith -- Steve Smith, Wash U professor, commentator
@rcarlbom -- Richard Carlbom, Campaign Manager, Minnesotans United
@joecampbellmn - Joe Campbell, Communications Director for Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
@reillyg -- Reilly Goodwin, Public affairs consultant with Natural Resource Group
@rmcfarlin - Public affairs consultant with Weber Shandwick Worldwide
@ryanlyk -- Minnesota College Republicans Chair
@seankershaw -- Sean Kershaw, executive director, Citizens League
@SalPaulsen -- State Treasurer, Independence Party
@sarasevers -- Campaign Manager, Tim Walz for Congress
@SenatorColeman -- Former Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman
@tedlillie -- Ted Lillie, President of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota
@TitoColnago -- Rick Fuentes, PR for MN Nurses Association
@TylerVerry -- Former Minnesota College Republicans Chair
@VThorstenson -- MN Senate DFL staffer - redistricting
@TrevorVaubel -- Local political director, Tim Walz for Congress
@xtinealmeida - Cristine Almeida, Almeida PA, policy/politics/campaigns
@wentrogue --Stacey Burns, Online Communications Manager, National Network of Abortion Funds
@tim_wilkin -- Tim Wilkin, lobbyist and former legislator

Other Tweeters of Political Interest in Minnesota, organizations

@7007 -- Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota
@aarpmn -- AARP Minnesota
@ABetterMN -- Alliance for a Better Minnesota
@amsdmn --Association of Metropolitan School Districts
@ARRM -- Minnesota association of private providers, businesses & advocates supporting people with disabilities.
@BestLifeMN-- Nonpartisan coalition of more than 130 Minnesota service providers, caregivers, people with disabilities, older adults, family members, and community partners advocating for Home & Community-Based Services funding and reforms.
@CafeconLecheGOP -- Cafe Con Leche (coffee with milk) Republicans, an organization promoting a friendlier America and GOP for New Americans
@citizensleague -- Citizens League, a Minnesota-based public policy and civic engagement nonprofit involving people of all backgrounds, parties and ideologies.
@CKCourageCenter -- Courage Center, a Minnesota-based rehabilitation and resource center serving people with disabilities
@DukePowell -- Minnesota Ambulance Association
@EducationMN -- Education Minnesota
@Enterprise_minn -- Enterprise Minnesota
@FairMN -- Minnesotans for a Fair Economy
@FreshEnergy -- Fresh Energy
@followcae --Center of the American Experiment
@GiveMN -- Online charitable giving platform featuring all MN Nonprofits
@goffhoward - Minnesota-based public affairs and public relations firm
@growthandjust -- Growth and Justice think tank
@IBNNNEWS -- The Independent Business News Network
@InnocenceMN -- Minnesota Innocence Project
@LibertyMNPAC -- Liberty Minnesota PAC
@LivingWellDS -- Living Well Disability Services, a nonprofit providing residential and In Home services to people with disabilities in Minnesota.
@LSSofMN - Statewide nonprofit advocating on state and federal levels for people with disabilities, older adults & youth.
@LitHappens -- Political direct mail consulting
@MCCL_org -- Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
@MEPartnership -- Minnesota Environmental Partnership
@MHTA -- Minnesota High Tech Association tweets
@MinnCCD - Coalition of organizations that support people with disabilities and public policy
@MinneapolisFed -- News and speeches from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Internet Marketing
@MN_Chamber - Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
@MNAFLCIO -- Minnesota AFL-CIO
@MN2020 -- Minnesota 2020
@MNCPAmedia -- Minnesota Society of CPAs, media account for news tips, story ideas and interviews with CPAs
@MNCPATweet -- Minnesota Society of CPAs
@mnbev - Minnesota Beverage Associatio
@MNCRs -- Minnesota College Republicans Official Feed
@MNMomentum -- Grassroots coalition of fans working towards a stadium solution for Minnesota
@MNmediaservices -- Minnesota Media Services Inc., A public affairs firm run by Nate Dybvig
@MNNurses -- Minnesota Nurses Association, representing 20,000 nurses across the state
@MNSmallCities -- Minnesota Association of Small Cities (300+ cities under 5000 population)
@MREAvoice -- Minnesota Rural Education Association
@MSCSA -- Minnesota State College Student Association
@MSUSA1967 -- Minnesota State University Student Association
@MWenergynews -- Tracking energy issues throughout the Midwest
@NetrootsMN -- Netroots Minnesota, a regional conference of @Netroots_Nation
@NexusPolitics -- Republican Political Strategist
@NobleFreshEnerg -- Executive Director of Fresh Energy
@OurVoicesMN -- Our Voices Count Minnesota, Minnesotans against photo ID amendment
@ProsperityMN -- MN Chapter of Americans for ProsperitySideBar
@PublicAffairsCo -- Public Affairs Company (PAC) is a nationally recognized government relations firm specializing in grassroots politics and media relations.
@ProChoiceMN -- NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota
@reNEWMinnesota -- reNEW.mn Campaign
@ReturnMyRebate -- ReturnMyRebate.com, a campaign to get funding for the renters' credit fully restored
@RedRightandBrew -- Red, Right & Brew political happy hour and networking organization, founded by @GOPrincess
@SaveTheVikesOrg -- Grassroots group dedicated to building a new stadium & keeping the Vikings in MN.
@SEIUHCMN -- SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
@MNBeerActivists -- Minnesota consumers of liquor, wine, and beer
@supporttheu -- The University of Minnesota's Legislative Network
@SundaySalesMN -- Grassroots movement to repeal the ban Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota
@TakeActionMN -- TakeAction Minnesota
@taxpayersleague -- Taxpayers League of Minnesota
@TEAMMAPE - Public employee union in Minnesota.
@tlcminnesota -- Transit for Livable Communities
@trailblazersoft -- Minnesota based Political Campaign and Nonprofit Database and software company
@TwilaBrase - President, Citizens' Council for Health Freedom
@wellstoneaction -- Wellstone Action
@UMN_Heath_Talk-- University of Minnesota Academic Health Center Communications
@VOICESWomen -- Voices of Conservative Women
@WeberJohnsonPA - Minnesota based Public Affairs and Political Consulting Company
@MLKBlvdEatery - Capitol Concession stand on 2nd floor at the Capitol.

Minnesota Political Parties and Staff

@acocking -- Republican Party of Minnesota Research Director
@agsutton -- Former Republican Party Chair Tony Sutton
@BrandonSawalich -- chairman of Minnesota Republican Party's Finance Committee
@DESturrock -- former Republican Party Secretary/Treasurer David Sturrock
@DFL58 -- Senate District 58 DFL (Lakeville and Farmington)
@fcdfl -- Fillmore county DFL (CD1, 31B)
@IndyMN -- Independence Party of Minnesota
@KaraokePhil -- State Director, Independence Party of Minnesota, Phil Fuehrer
@KeithSDowney -- Republican Party Chair Keith Downey
@kenmartin73 -- DFL Party Chair, Ken Martin
@ksosanie -- DFL Party Communications Director, Kristin Sosanie
@MarkakecrMNIP -- Independence Party Chair Mark Meyer
@MarkJenkins_MN -- Former Independence Party Chair Mark Jenkins
@MinnDFL3CD -- Minnesota Congressional District 3 DFL (West Metro)
@MinnesotaDFL -- Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
@MN_Love -- Republican Party Secretary Ryan Love
@MNCD2GOP -- Congressional District 2 GOP (Rep. John Kline)
@MNCD5GOP -- Minnesota Congressional District 5 (GOP)
@MNGOP -- Minnesota Republican Party
@PatShortridge -- Former Republican Party Chairman Pat Shortridge
@RiceCountyDFL -- Rice County DFL
@ScottCountyGOP -- Scott County GOP
@SD20DFL -- Senate District 20 DFL (Northfield, Belle Plaine)
@SD44DFL -- Senate District 44 DFL (St. Louis Park, New Hope)
@SD45 -- District 45 GOP (Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale)
@SD49MNGOP -- District 49 GOP (Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Minnetonka)
@SD51Republicans - Minnesota Senate District 51 Republicans (Eagan and part of Burnsville)
@SD56DFL -- Minnesota Senate District 56 DFL (East Metro: Woodbury, Lake Elmo and more
@SD61GOPMN -- District 61 GOP (Southwest Minneapolis)

Former Politicians and Candidates

@reach_mia - 2014 Candidate for Governor Merrill Anderson, Veterans Party Endorsed
@seifertmn -- Former candidate for Governor and State Rep. Marty Seifert, R-Marshall
@ChipCravaack -- Campaign Twitter account for U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack
@geoffmichel -- Former Sen. Geoff Michel, R- Edina
@SenatorJohnHowe -- Former Sen. John Howe, R - SD28
@BarnesForMN -- Democratic Candidate for U.S. Rep. Brian Barnes, 3rd Congressional District
@repbanaian -- Former Rep. King Banaian, R-15B
@gretchenmh1 -- Former Sen./2012 Congressional candidate Gretchen Hoffman, R- Vergas
@TomRukavina -- Former Rep Tom Rukavina, DFL-Virginia
@mikeparry -- Former Sen./2012 Congressional candidate Mike Parry, R- Waseca
@justamykoch -- Former Sen. Amy Koch, R- Buffalo
@mariongreene -- Former Rep. Marion Greene, DFL-Minneapolis
@markbuesgens -- Former Rep. Mark Buesgens, R-Jordan
@MicheleBachmann -- Former Republican U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann
@MikeForMN -- 2014 US Senate Candidate, R-Sunfish Lake
@colinmlee -- 2010 Legislative Candidate, Colin Lee, Lakeville
@DanCraigie -- 2010 Green Party Candidate (59B)
@johnkriesel -- Former Rep. John Kriesel, R-57A
@DukePowell - Former State Representative Burnsville/Savage
@ted_daley -- Former Sen. Ted Daley, R- Eagan
@RobHahnForGov -- Rob Hahn, IP Candidate for Governor 2010
@sharon4anderson -- Sharon Anderson, Republican attorney general candidate
@SenatorKruse -- Former Sen. Benjamin Kruse, R- Brooklyn Park
@senellena -- Former Sen./PUC chief Ellen Anderson, DFL-St. Paul/Falcon Heights
@T_Horner -- IP endorsed gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner
@votebest -- Adam Best, DFL Candidate for MN House (52A)
@terrypearson -- Republican Candidate for House (39b)
@Entenza4Gov -- DFL 2010 gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza (and staff)
@JDemos4Congress -- Joel Demos, GOP endorsed candidate for U.S. Congress (5th)
@Cavlan2010 -- Michael Cavlan, Independent Progressive for MN CD 5
@Teresa4Congress -- Endorsed Republican candidate for MN CD 4
@ReedforCongress - DFL Candidate for MN06 (Seat held by Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann)
@DrShepard -- Republican Candidate for the 4th CD (Seat held by DFL Rep. Betty McCollum)
@TarrylClark -- DFL Candidate for MN06 (Seat held by Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann)
@forshey4house -- Republican House candidate Keith Forshey (22a)
@sheldonanderson -- Republican candidate for House Sheldon Anderson (17B)
@Republicanfor5a -- Republican 2010 State Legislative Candidate Greg Knutson (5A)
@Schultz4RCA -- David Schultz, candidate for Ramsey County Attorney 2010
@kurtbills -- Former Rep./2012 U.S. Senate candidate Kurt Bills, R-Rosemount
@rcbarden - Dr. R. Chris Barden, candidate for MN Attorney General
@UncleAlJuhnke -- Former Rep. Al Juhnke, DFL-Willmar
@jungbauer2010 -- Former Sen. Mike Jungbauer, R- East Bethel
@tomemmer -- Former Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Delano, former @MNGOP Candidate for Governor for 2010
@timpawlenty -- Republican former Gov. Tim Pawlenty
@swailsie -- Former Rep. Marsha Swails, DFL-Woodbury
@tarrylclark -- Former Asst. Senate Majority Leader Tarryl Clark, DFL-St. Cloud, former candidate for U.S. House
@djcarlson_mn -- Republican 2010 Senate Candidate David Carlson (38)
@MAKMinnesota -- Former Minnesota House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, former DFL candidate for governor
@kimballhal -- DFL 2010 MN Senate Candidate Hal Kimball (18)
@RussForHouse -- Endorsed Republican candidate for House (50B)
@JimOberstar -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar (by staff)
@LauraBrod -- Rep. Laura Brod,R-New Prague
@karlabigham -- Rep. Karla Bigham, DFL-Cottage Grove
@GovArne -- Former Republican Governor Arne H. Carlson (1991-1999)
@KathySaltzman -- Former Sen. Kathy Saltzman, DFL-Woodbury
@BPJohnJordan - Former Rep. John Jordan, R-Brooklyn Park
@craigklausing - Former Mayor, Roseville
@PaulKohls -- Former Rep. Paul Kohls, R-Victoria, 2010 Governor candidate
@FieldsFor5thCD -- Chris Fields, 2012 Republican candidate for 5th Congressional District
@KurtBills -- Kurt Bills, 2012 Republican U.S. Senate Candidate
@HernandezUSA -- Tony Hernandez, 2012 Republican candidate for 4th Congressional District
@AprilKingMN -- April King, 2012 Republican State Senate Candidate, Senate District 42
@gregosterdyk -- Former Mayor, City of Carver
@GersonForCongress -- Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in CD2 in 2012/2014/2016

Hashtags in use among Minnesota's Political Twitterers

#allinthegameyo -- for occasional use to describe the political game
#AngelMN -- Angel Tax Credit tweets
#BetterWayBetterParty -- New (2015) tag used by MN Independence Party
#goDFL -- Minnesota DFL-related tweets
#GOP2012 -- Minnesota GOP-related tweets
#GOPunity -- GOP tweets related to the 2012 election
#lmcleg -- League of Minnesota Cities legislative tweets
#mn06 -- Minnesota 6th Congressional District race
#mn2010 -- Minnesota's 2010 election, particularly the governor's race.
#mn2014 -- Minnesota's 2014 election
#mn2016 -- Minnesota's 2016 election
#mnbgt -- Minnesota state budget
#mncd1 -- Minnesota's First Congressional District
#mncontest -- U.S. Senate race court fight
#mDayton -- Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton
#mnDFL -- Minnesota DFL-related tweets
#mnGOP -- Minnesota GOP-related tweets
#mnguv10 -- Minnesota's 2010 election, governor's-race-specific
#mnhouse --Minnesota House
#mnleg -- Minnesota Legislature
#mnot -- The 2011 Special Session and possible shutdown
#mnpb -- News articles, blog posts, volunteer activities for inclusion in the Progressive Briefing
#mnpoltwits -- Minnesota's Politics and Government Twitter page, aka THIS
#mnrecount -- Minnesota gubernatorial recount, 2010 U.S. Senate race recount, which ended in January 2009
#mnsenate -- Minnesota Senate
#mntaxes -- tax issues/proposals in Minnesota
#newmnstadium -- Call by fans for a stadium solution in Minnesota
#politicsmn -- Politics.mn
#RRGO -- Rocket's Red Glare
#stribpol -- Star Tribune politics
#SundaySalesMN -- Repeal the ban on Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota
#tcnt -- Twin Cities News Talk
#tcot -- Top Conservatives On Twitter
#tlot -- Top Libertarians On Twitter
#tnmn -- Look True North
#TPaw -- Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (2003-2009)
#UMNproud - University of Minnesota
#VoteIP -- Minnesota Independence Party tag

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