Briana Bierschbach
Reporter
Politics and GovernmentBierschbach has spent the last decade covering Minnesota politics for various publications, including MPR News and MinnPost. She started her journalism career in college at the University of Minnesota’s campus newspaper, the Minnesota Daily, where she covered city hall. Bierschbach also has worked at the Pioneer Press, the Associated Press and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. In her spare time, she teaches a class on state government at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and spends time with her husband, dog and two cats.
Latest from Briana Bierschbach
Elections
Minnesota 2024 voter guide: Who’s running, where they stand on the issues
Early voting begins today in Minnesota. We ask major party candidates for U.S. Senate and Congress about issues ranging from the economy to immigration.
September 20, 2024
Elections
Minnesota’s November election: What you need to know to cast your ballot
State law allows voters to cast their ballot up to 46 days before the election, but many will choose to vote on Election Day.
September 20, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Rep. Jeff Dotseth charged in 2008 with abuse of then-wife, court filings show
The first-term GOP representative from Kettle River denied the allegations and said he’s “worked to put this difficult chapter of my life behind me.”
September 16, 2024
Elections
Minnesota intensifies review process for new automatic voter registration system
Republicans sent letters to the Department of Public Safety asking about the security of the new system.
September 12, 2024
Elections![Gov. Tim Walz, center, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, right, joined CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States Ruth Richardson, left, for a discussion about abortion in Minnesota and surrounding states at Planned Parenthood on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 in St. Paul, Minn. ] tRENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/BHC7RPYQ74LYUROWG4EYYJP66M.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not said abortion in ninth month is ‘absolutely fine’
Donald Trump attacked Kamala Harris’ vice presidential nominee from the debate stage Tuesday, but his claims are inaccurate and misleading.
September 11, 2024
Elections
Gov. Tim Walz returns to the Minnesota State Fair for the first time as vice presidential nominee
The governor’s 30-minute State Fair appearance was tightly controlled as Walz balanced security with home state pride.
September 1, 2024
Elections
The races that could determine control of the Legislature
Here’s what you should know about 15 key races in Minnesota’s swing districts.
August 30, 2024
Elections
RFK Jr. dropped out of presidential race but he’s still on Minnesota’s November ballot
The campaign must petition the court to get off the ballot once it’s set.
August 29, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not said abortion in ninth month is ‘absolutely fine’
Donald Trump attacked Kamala Harris’ vice presidential nominee from the debate stage Tuesday, but his claims are inaccurate and misleading.
September 11, 2024
Elections
Gov. Tim Walz returns to the Minnesota State Fair for the first time as vice presidential nominee
The governor’s 30-minute State Fair appearance was tightly controlled as Walz balanced security with home state pride.
September 1, 2024
Elections
The races that could determine control of the Legislature
Here’s what you should know about 15 key races in Minnesota’s swing districts.
August 30, 2024
Elections
RFK Jr. dropped out of presidential race but he’s still on Minnesota’s November ballot
The campaign must petition the court to get off the ballot once it’s set.
August 29, 2024