@bmcclung

Entrepreneur, communicator, strategist. CEO, @McClungPR. Analyst on @KARE11, @tptAlmanac, @KSTP & @NewsNation. Former Deputy Chief/spox for Gov. @TimPawlenty.

 St. Paul, Minnesota
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Pretty cool way to kick off Mack’s first @Vikings game! Big thanks to everyone who makes the experience at @usbankstadium so awesome — especially Lester Bagley, @JohnTDrumJr & @michaelvekich. Skol Vikings - let’s keep the winning streak going! #SKOL 💜 🏈
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Eagan friends & voters: Good local government isn’t about partisan politics. It’s about getting results. Eagan’s AAA bond rating and reputation for strong fiscal management speak for themselves. Read my full endorsement of Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire here: maguireformayor.org/news/bri…

Former Pawlenty aide Brian McClung endorses Maguire for Mayor

Eagan resident and former Chief-of-Staff to Governor Tim Pawlenty offers a full throated endorsement of Mayor Mike Maguire. In a submitted but not published letter to the editor McClung says: "At a...

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A favorite part of this time of year is reliving the @Twins World Series wins of my youth - thank you @TwinsAlmanac
The Twins Almanac@TwinsAlmanacOct 24
On This Date in 1987: With the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the sixth in Game 6 of the #WorldSeries, the Cardinals brought in the lefty Ken Dayley to face Kent Hrbek, who hit his first pitch over the center-field fence for the biggest grand slam in Twins history.
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Downtown St. Paul: There’s a party today on a bridge. You’re invited. twincities.com/2026/10/24/af…

After $93M rebuild, Kellogg Blvd. Bridge reopens to pedestrians, cyclists Saturday

St. Paul’s longest city-owned bridge will open to vehicles in mid-November.

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Looking forward to joining an all-star political panel tonight on @tptAlmanac with @justamyfreder, @AbouAmara and @jeffreyhayden. Lots to discuss — the Klobuchar/Demuth debates, the latest political investigations, possible presidential visit and more. Tune in! cc @CathyWurzer
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Will national political groups make a late play in MN’s tightly contested Senate race? I spoke w @kare11’s @kenterdahl about small-dollar fundraising, the GOP’s opportunity to compete in a state w a Dem winning streak & whether big outside $ will follow. kare11.com/article/news/poli…

A 'money bomb' could soon drop on the race for the open Minnesota Senate seat

Democrat Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya have leaned heavily on grassroots donations, but there are signs that big outside money could be coming.

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The Cook Political Report shifted its rating of Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race toward Republicans, another sign that a contest Democrats once expected to win comfortably has become increasingly competitive in the closing weeks of the campaign. wapo.st/4dOOGm6

U.S. Senate race in Minnesota moves toward GOP in new Cook rating

The Cook Political Report shifted its rating of Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) and Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL broadcaster, toward Republicans.

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This is beyond insane. Not only is the ad disgusting & vile, it is very likely to backfire and damage Vivek’s (already slipping) campaign. Complete campaign malpractice. We’ll be using this as an example of what not to do as a “Hail Mary.”
Alex Isenstadt@axiosalexOct 21
SCOOP: Vivek Ramaswamy is doubling down on the explosive ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother attacking her daughter, putting $4 million behind it despite fierce bipartisan backlash More >> axios.com/2026/10/21/ramaswa…

Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash

Ramaswamy is gambling that the deeply personal attack by Amy Acton's mother will resonate with voters.

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Wish this would’ve happened sooner but better now than never. National GOP $$ now being spent to support @Michele_Tafoya in MN’s closely contested US Senate race. #mnpolitics @NRSC
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With the NRSC's coordinated buys from September, #MNSen makes it onto the big board as Senate race #14
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What happens to Northeast Minnesota students after high school? CRPD’s new Pathways After High School report explores education and career paths and what they mean for the region’s future workforce. Read more: ruralmn.org/pathways-after-h…

Pathways After High School In Northeast Minnesota | Center for Rural Policy and Development

Every year, students graduate from high schools across Greater Minnesota, beginning the transition to adulthood. Some continue on to college, others enter the

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Minnesota’s unemployment rate is creeping up, but the trends vary by region. In our latest blog post, CRPD senior researcher Kelly Asche takes a closer look at the numbers. Read more: ruralmn.org/minnesotas-unemp…

Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate Is Creeping Up: A Regional Look | Center for Rural Policy and...

Unemployment rates are up in every region of the state since 2022, but the regional gaps behind those numbers are nothing new.

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Brian McClung retweeted
The Twins Almanac@TwinsAlmanacOct 19
Gary Gaetti and Park Center graduate Tim Laudner homered as Bert Blyleven and the #MNTwins beat the Cardinals 8-4 in Game 2 of the #WorldSeries on this date in 1987. Laudner—who hit .191 during the regular season—had three run-producing hits (4 RBI) in the first two games.
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Brian McClung retweeted
The Twins Almanac@TwinsAlmanacOct 17
Dan Gladden's grand slam capped off a seven-run fourth inning as @FrankViola16 and the #MNTwins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-1 in Game 1 of the #WorldSeries on this date in 1987. Steve Lombardozzi also homered in the game and scored three times.
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And the @wccoradio sport coat. I was there. Can’t believe how lucky I was to have attended the @Twins ‘87 World Series home games. Loudest crowds I’ve ever heard.
The Twins Almanac@TwinsAlmanacOct 17
Harmon Killebrew, Hardware Hank, and Dairy Queen. Game 1 of the World Series on this date in 1987.
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Tom Hauser@thauserkstpOct 14
KSTP/SurveyUSA: The latest result of our polling shows Minnesota U.S. Senate race statistically a dead heat, with Democrat Peggy Flanagan leading Republican Michele Tafoya 45% to 42% with 4.2% margin of error. The poll includes 38% DFL, 34% GOP and 26% independent voters. @KSTP
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Feeling very Minnesotan: MEA Eve early dinner at the F concourse @Delta SkyClub. Cheers to all who celebrate #MEAWeekend. @mspairport @kpottermn @thriftytraveler @DeRushaJ
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Great conversation in North Mankato! CRPD's Pathways After High School Roadshow stopped at South Central College last week, where researcher Kelly Asche shared findings and local experts discussed what they mean for the region. Upcoming stops: ruralmn.org/events/
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23 days until Election Day! 🗳️ Join @EmberRJ & me on @KSTP’s At Issue with @thauserkstp at 10am. State Auditor debate, concealed carry & BAC testing, and growing public safety concerns following a HS homecoming shooting and MOA terror threat arrest. Tune in! #mnpolitics
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86° today in Minnesota. In October!? ☀️ Guess we’re turning the A/C back on. 😂 Climate change finally giving MN a recruiting advantage. Somebody tell the people we’re trying to convince to move here. #Augtober
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Nothing says “targeted political advertising” like running an ad about a Texas Senate race during a Vikings game in MN. I talked w @kare11’s @kenterdahl about why this bizarre strategy actually (kinda) makes sense — if you have enough $ to light on fire. kare11.com/article/news/poli…

'Somebody messed up, right?' Texas Senate ads appeared during NFL games nationwide. Here's why.

It's extremely rare - and expensive - to buy national ads for a political race in a single state, but local ad costs are apparently even bigger in Texas.

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