Tom Hauser

@thauserkstp

Chief Political Reporter, KSTP-TV. Author, Inside the Ropes with Jesse Ventura. Studio host, MN State Hockey on 45TV. Chairman, 2019 Hobey Baker Committee

St. Paul / Minneapolis

Joined May 2009

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 21

DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell says she will resign from the MN Senate August 4. Her attorney says she needs time to finish constituent work, find health insurance for her son and allow staff to find new work. GOP Sen. Minority Leader Mark Johnson says she should resign immediately.

thauserkstp's tweet image. DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell says she will resign from the MN Senate August 4. Her attorney says she needs time to finish constituent work, find health insurance for her son and allow staff to find new work. GOP Sen. Minority Leader Mark Johnson says she should resign immediately.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 19

Sen. Nicole Mitchell found guilty on both counts in her burglary trial kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

thauserkstp's tweet card. State Sen. Nicole Mitchell has been found guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools in her felony burglary trial.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 18

BREAKING: DFL state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty of two felony counts: 1st Degree Burglary and “possession of burglary tools.”

thauserkstp's tweet image. BREAKING: DFL state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty of two felony counts: 1st Degree Burglary and “possession of burglary tools.”

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 18

HAPPENING NOW: After the judge gave instructions to the jury in the Nicole Mitchell felony burglary trial, the prosecution is now hearing closing arguments in the case involving a MN DFL state senator. The defense will follow. Then the case will be in hands of the jury.

thauserkstp's tweet image. HAPPENING NOW: After the judge gave instructions to the jury in the Nicole Mitchell felony burglary trial, the prosecution is now hearing closing arguments in the case involving a MN DFL state senator. The defense will follow. Then the case will be in hands of the jury.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 18

Join me in WCCO Radio from 6-9 a.m. this morning. GOP gubernatorial candidates Scott Jensen at 7:20…Kendall Qualls at 8:20. But first…a Kirby Puckett Late Show flashback at 7:07

thauserkstp's tweet image. Join me in WCCO Radio from 6-9 a.m. this morning. GOP gubernatorial candidates Scott Jensen at 7:20…Kendall Qualls at 8:20. But first…a Kirby Puckett Late Show flashback at 7:07

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 17

HAPPENING NOW: DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell just took the stand in her felony burglary trial in Detroit Lakes. We’ll have updates on 5 Eyewitness News Midday and later tonight.

thauserkstp's tweet image. HAPPENING NOW: DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell just took the stand in her felony burglary trial in Detroit Lakes. We’ll have updates on 5 Eyewitness News Midday and later tonight.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 17

BREAKING: Republican Scott Jensen will announce he’s running again for governor of MN, setting up potential rematch with DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Walz beat Jensen 52%-45% in ‘22. Another Republican, Kendall Qualls, already announced. Walz hasn’t yet announced whether he’s running again

thauserkstp's tweet image. BREAKING: Republican Scott Jensen will announce he’s running again for governor of MN, setting up potential rematch with DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Walz beat Jensen 52%-45% in ‘22. Another Republican, Kendall Qualls, already announced. Walz hasn’t yet announced whether he’s running again

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 17

Nicole Mitchell trial: Prosecution shows body cam of stepmother demonstrating how she found Nicole crawling by her bed kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

thauserkstp's tweet card. There was more body cam video released during the second day of testimony in the trial of DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, but this time it was video from three days after the alleged...

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 16

Prosecution makes case to convict Nicole Mitchell of burglary with dramatic body cam video kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

thauserkstp's tweet card. Day one in the burglary trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, featured dramatic police body cam video along with testimony from several law enforcement officers and Mitchell’s stepmother.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 15

UPDATE: Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s burglary trial is underway in Detroit Lakes. After opening arguments, prosecution called a responding officer and played body cam video showing Mitchell being arrested in her stepmother’s home. We’ll show you the video tonight on 5 Eyewitness News.

thauserkstp's tweet image. UPDATE: Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s burglary trial is underway in Detroit Lakes. After opening arguments, prosecution called a responding officer and played body cam video showing Mitchell being arrested in her stepmother’s home. We’ll show you the video tonight on 5 Eyewitness News.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 15

A great night raising money for Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation. Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann and Deputy Police Chief Matt Smith talked about how the two departments have grown closer since two police officers and one firefighter/paramedic were shot to death in 2024 🙏

thauserkstp's tweet image. A great night raising money for Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation. Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann and Deputy Police Chief Matt Smith talked about how the two departments have grown closer since two police officers and one firefighter/paramedic were shot to death in 2024 🙏

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 14

Invoices reveal more about what Gov. Tim Walz’s $430K in legal bills paid for kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

thauserkstp's tweet card. According to the documents we reviewed, 23 members of the K&L Gates firm in Washington, ranging from partners and associates to a librarian, charged from $350 to $700 per hour.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 13

Coming up on At Issue at 10…Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins me in studio to talk about the federal budget bill impact, his reaction to Gov. Tim Walz big legal bill to prepare for a House Oversight Committee hearing and look ahead to 2026 midterms. Join us at 10.

thauserkstp's tweet image. Coming up on At Issue at 10…Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins me in studio to talk about the federal budget bill impact, his reaction to Gov. Tim Walz big legal bill to prepare for a House Oversight Committee hearing and look ahead to 2026 midterms. Join us at 10.

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Super 70s Sports@Super70sSports · Jul 11

2025: Almost no complete games. 1919: Motherfuckers out there getting struck by lightning, being revived, and completing games.

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News Talk 830 WCCO@wccoradio · Jul 12

When @petenajarian comes in-studio, you make some extra time to talk football AND finance - and there's a lot to cover. He joined @thauserkstp on @TMNwithVineeta to cover all of the above. Listen here: go.audacy.com/FEjcrOa4UUb

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 11

Gov. Tim Walz announces special election to be held Sept. 16 to fill the Brooklyn Park area seat previously held by the late House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.

thauserkstp's tweet image. Gov. Tim Walz announces special election to be held Sept. 16 to fill the Brooklyn Park area seat previously held by the late House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 11

Pete Najarian in studio until 9…football and finance!

TThe Morning News With Vineeta Sawkar@TMNwithVineeta · Jul 11

Friday on @TMNwithVineeta @thauserkstp filling in! 6:20 @BrianRMcDaniel 7:20 Red Light District 7:35 @WCCOShaffer 7:40 @SteveThomsonMN 7:50 Marathon Story 8-9 am Football and Finance An entire hour with @petenajarian Thanks to @MNAuroraFC for the morning treats!

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 11

Here until 9 a.m. 🎤🎙️

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 10

Brooklyn Park City Council member announces run for Melissa Hortman’s vacant House seat kstp.com/politics/brook…

thauserkstp's tweet card. Brooklyn Park City Council member Christian Eriksen announced his candidacy for the Minnesota House seat formerly held by the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman via press release and a website.

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Tom Hauser@thauserkstp · Jul 10

‘It’s not where I wanted to spend money’: Walz says of $430,000 legal bill for testimony counsel kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

thauserkstp's tweet card. The governor says it was "ridiculous" that he had to spend that money to prepare for what he calls a "grandstanding" event planned by Republican members of Congress.

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