KSTP Offers Minnesota Candidates Free Airtime in Election Segments
KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News is providing "Free Air Time" segments to political candidates in Minnesota's elections. This segment features Michelle Fischbach, the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District, giving her an opportunity to speak directly to voters.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 22, 2026 —
KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News is providing “Free Air Time” segments to political candidates in Minnesota’s elections. One segment features Michelle Fischbach, identified as the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District, with an opportunity to speak directly to voters.
The segment is described as part of the outlet’s effort to provide candidates with airtime. The information provided does not specify when the segment was broadcast or published, how long it runs, or whether other candidates have appeared in the series.
No details were provided about what Fischbach discusses in the segment, including policy positions, campaign priorities or responses to questions. The available description also does not explain how candidates are selected for the airtime, whether the segments follow a particular format, or whether candidates receive equal amounts of time.
The description identifies Fischbach’s party affiliation and candidacy, but does not provide additional background about her campaign or the 7th Congressional District. It also does not include statements from KSTP, Fischbach or other candidates about the segments.
As described, the feature gives Fischbach a direct opportunity to address voters through a KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News segment. Further specifics about the segment and the broader series were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Cory Knudsen on kstp.com, see more information here.
