120 current dispatches · Statewide Minnesota government, elections, public safety, economy, culture, and regional reporting beyond greater Mankato.
Kenis Lopez, 42, had permission to reside in the United States as his asylum application was processed.
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The one-term congressman, who took office through a 2022 special election, trails Democratic challenger Jake Johnson by more than 300 votes.
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A focus on residents impacted by crime could help Frazier establish a fresh start after Mary Moriarty’s controversial tenure. The post Hennepin County Attorney-elect Cedrick Frazier has promised to listen to people impacted by crime. What could that mean? appeared first on MinnPost .
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WASHINGTON – As analysts pore over the results of the midterm election, one thing that has become apparent is that increased enthusiasm of the voters propelled the Democratic wave that […] The post D.C. Memo: The midterms were all about enthusiasm appeared first on MinnPost .
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President Donald Trump has called Somali Americans “garbage.” He’s said they are “low IQ” but somehow also the “number one buyers of Mercedes-Benz and BMWs.” This was not surprising, if you know Trump’s history. The Nixon administration successfully sued Trump and his father — Trump is a nepo baby, bigly — for systematically discriminating against Black and […]
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A 47-year-old man from Hibbing was killed in the head-on collision.
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Dozens of restaurants around Minnesota are saying thank you to veterans with free meals, drinks, and other perks on Nov. 11.
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It's the fourth show on the calendar for the Shakopee venue.
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For four years, Rep. Tom Emmer’s pitch to Minnesota’s 6th District has been access. He is the current House majority whip, the No. 3 Republican in the chamber and the only Minnesotan in House leadership. “We continue delivering for Minnesota,” he told St. Cloud LIVE in August, pointing to more than $40 million for district […]
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The latest on the Vikings, including Jonathan Taylor, defensive tackle and even quarterback before Tuesday's trade deadline.
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The blue wave that swept across Tuesday’s midterm election will deliver Democrats new power over state government, giving them the opportunity to advance long-sought policy changes. Democrats flipped hundreds of seats, won control of several GOP-held chambers, broke veto-proof supermajorities and won a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Democratic lawmakers from […]
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When it comes to accessing healthcare in rural America, sometimes getting there is only half the problem. The post Minnesota researchers tackle non-emergency medical transportation appeared first on MinnPost .
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A focus on residents impacted by crime could help Frazier establish a fresh start after Mary Moriarty’s controversial tenure. The post Hennepin County Attorney-elect Cedrick Frazier has promised to listen to people impacted by crime. What could that mean? appeared first on MinnPost .
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Was it the mayor's office? Plus: A history of women running for MN governor; Creative ways to dry a football field; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post What’s the most you’ve ever lost on a toin coss? appeared first on MinnPost .
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In adjusting to the loss of star Anthony Edwards, it's fortunate the Wolves have a guard for whom speed and poise come naturally. The post The Dosunmu Dash: “I’m not going to lie, that’s just God.” appeared first on MinnPost .
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Alabama Republicans had hoped Rep. Shomari Figures would deliver a concession speech on Tuesday night after the state legislature redrew his district to be more GOP-friendly.  Instead, the Democrat declared victory — winning nearly 54% of the vote. “We know what happened with this district,” Figures told supporters as he invoked the Republican gerrymander. “But […]
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The Shakopee City Council has approved a monitoring plan for Live Nation's Mystic Lake Amphitheater following noise complaints during its inaugural season.
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Jefferson spoke to the media on Thursday after declining to do so last Sunday in Detroit.
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The state’s high voter turnout is not an accident. How state law, culture and demographics fuel civic engagement. The post 3 charts that explain Minnesota’s high voter turnout appeared first on MinnPost .
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The popular K-pop-style girl group Katseye has canceled Saturday's concert at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
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The chain is best known for its soft cream cakes, pastries, breads and other baked goods.
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Believe it or not, it's the second time the school has had to dry its football field with a helicopter.
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Two candidates each received 1,401 votes, triggering a multi-step process to determine the winner.
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More than 430 measles cases have been reported in the state so far in 2026.
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The couple's 22-year-old daughter is now expected to take care of her three younger siblings, ages 13 to 17.
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Barring a trade or a meltdown, this should be Carson Wentz's job for a while.
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The national wave of anti-Trump fervor that swept the country Tuesday seems to have permeated every geographic region of Minnesota: Every Minnesota House district shifted leftward in 2026 compared to 2024, with several districts moving left by over 15 percentage points. In 10 districts, that meant voters who chose Republican legislators in 2024 voted for […]
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The Minnesota State Patrol said the woman was on foot and crossing the southbound lanes of Highway 169.
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The West Metro Active Transportation Alliance is earning the respect of suburban city councils through their advocacy for a wider network of car-free options. The post More bike lanes in the suburbs? This group is gaining ground. appeared first on MinnPost .
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3M, which is responsible for widespread groundwater contamination from so-called forever chemicals in the eastern Twin Cities metro, will pay $7.35 billion to settle the vast majority of outstanding personal injury claims against it. The Minnesota corporate behemoth and a group of plaintiffs’ lawyers announced the settlement on Tuesday. As many as 120,000 people who […]
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Prosecutors argued the post showing a wanted poster featuring Bondi constituted an interstate threat.
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More than 65% of the state's eligible voters cast ballots in Tuesday's midterm election.
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You can head to a local holiday market around the Twin Cities pretty much every day through the end of the year. Here's where you'll find them.
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Wentz will start Monday night against the Bills, while Murray is considered week-to-week.
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Beer Dabbler has announced that its 2027 festivals will be the last, with final editions of the Winter Beer Dabbler and Pride Dabbler.
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A recount likely awaits, but the Democrat’s gains on his party's past results in cities and rural areas alike sealed his lead. The post How Jake Johnson closed the gap on Brad Finstad in Minnesota’s 1st District appeared first on MinnPost .
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No one expects the governor-elect to stop being a Democrat, but she should strive to bring Minnesotans together. The post Maybe Gov.-elect Klobuchar can usher in ‘One Minnesota’ appeared first on MinnPost .
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The war with Iran has been cited among the prime reasons for the Republican Party's catastrophic losses in Tuesday's midterms.
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You can only get the quarterback decision wrong so many times before someone else has to make the call.
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She was censured by the city council following a run-in with a resident and allegations of a toxic work environment.
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November 5, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard.
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The settlement is expected to cover claims from around 120,000 people exposed to PFAS. The post 3M agrees to pay more than $7 billion to settle ‘forever chemical’ groundwater contamination claims appeared first on MinnPost .
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Melissa Tibbetts was found dead in a Loews Hotel room in downtown Atlanta.
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McClain hasn't been on the air since mid-October.
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Flanagan is among progressives who won Senate seats this week who say they won't support Sen. Chuck Schumer's continued leadership. The post Flanagan wants Democrats to replace Chuck Schumer as Senate leader appeared first on MinnPost .
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Democrats took full control — both statehouse chambers and governors' offices — in at least five states where they previously shared power. The post Minnesota, Wisconsin among at least 5 states where Democrats earned new trifectas appeared first on MinnPost .
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The St. Francis Police Department said Tuesday that charges are pending and there is no active threat.
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His family's world was 'turned upside down in an instant,' a GoFundMe says.
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If you're hoping for a significant trade by the Vikings, don't hold your breath.
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In a new report, Live Nation says that more than half a million people attended concerts during the inaugural season at Mystic Lake Amphitheater.
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The fingerpointing is coming from inside the house. Vice President JD Vance said in a lengthy social media post Wednesday that Republicans’ shellacking in the midterm elections the night before was mainly due to the administration’s war in Iran. Though Vance sought to soften the blow to President Donald Trump by ascribing the same opinion to […]
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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries got one step closer to becoming the next speaker after Democrats delivered a sweeping victory in the midterm elections.  If elected by a majority of House members, Jeffries would make history as the first Black person to hold the gavel. The 56-year-old Brooklynite would lead Democrats’ charge against President […]
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WASHINGTON — Winners of more than a dozen congressional and gubernatorial races have broken longstanding barriers of race, gender and sexuality.  The results set records for the most Black governors and most women governors, and the first Black woman governor, Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms. Democrats, who flipped the U.S. House and Senate, had more historic firsts, though […]
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WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in Congress have just a couple months to decide how they want to balance investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration with securing his signature on major bills to address the cost of living, a top concern for voters. While Democrats gained control of the House and Senate in this year’s midterm […]
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WASHINGTON — As the monumental midterm victories set in, Democrats began to talk strategy Wednesday on how to deliver what voters want: lower prices, attainable health care and an end to a stagnant and expensive conflict in the Middle East. Starting in January, the party will control both chambers of Congress, giving them the upper hand over much […]
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Democrats seized more power over state governments than the party has had in years after the party swept races up and down the ballot in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Republicans have held a majority of state legislatures and governorships since 2010. But that reign appears over as Democrats swept a majority of governorships and state legislative […]
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An original Steve Sack cartoon — like this one on President Donald Trump and the midterm election results — appears on MinnPost each Thursday. For more of Sack’s work, follow him on Substack. The post Pointing fingers appeared first on MinnPost .
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For 25 years, Minnesota has been putting threatened mussels back into its rivers. Now, their numbers are growing. The post Mussels regaining a foothold in the upper Mississippi River after decades of decline appeared first on MinnPost .
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Recount possibilities; Who will take Klobuchar's seat?; What's the future of data centers?; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Reading the tea leaves with local news outlets appeared first on MinnPost .
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Almost a year later, Minneapolis voters remembered the two residents killed in January during Operation Metro Surge and cast ballots in their memory.
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The team behind Casa Deli has open a third Twin Cities location, with the opening of a Bloomington restaurant this week.
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One of the teenagers sustained serious injuries after being ejected from their vehicle.
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Amy Klobuchar held her first press conference as Minnesota’s governor-elect Wednesday to outline her vision for the state, which includes auditing state government to eliminate the defrauding of government programs, and growing the state’s workforce and economy. Klobuchar, who will become Minnesota’s first woman governor when she takes the oath in January, thanked Minnesotans for […]
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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is considering the request, which would raise monthly bills by about $24 for most residential customers.
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Senator Nathan Wesenberg won re-election to Senate District 10 in Tuesday's election.
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A look at scenes leading up to Minnesota's 2026 midterm election, from candidate town halls to early voting. The post Photos: Scenes from Election Day in Minnesota appeared first on MinnPost .
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The governor-elect outlined some early priorities in her first press conference since the election win.
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The vehicle nearly ended up in the Mississippi River.
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Daniel Jones should not be the quarterback Minnesota pursues before this year's trade deadline.
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We might never see an ending like the Indiana-Minnesota game ever again.
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The idea that the Vikings can't take on much money in a pre-deadline deal doesn't really add up.
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Peggy Flanagan, in her first news conference since being elected to the U.S. Senate, hailed the new voices headed to Congress after Democrats won landslide victories across the country in Tuesday’s midterms. Voters elected at least 10 new Democratic senators, already the largest incoming class of elected first-time Democratic Senators in 40 years, with results […]
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"Wide open again. Huge opportunity right here," Warner said. "These are the ones that leave you with questions. Why are we not taking that throw?"
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Gardens of Salonica, a Greek restaurant in Minneapolis, has announced that it will close next year.
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Caribou Coffee has unveiled its holiday drink menu, which includes a new Cookie Butter mocha.
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Join Ana Radelat and Brian Arola for a breakdown of the midterm election results and what comes next The post Tickets now available to the public for MinnPost Social: Election Wrap appeared first on MinnPost .
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Republicans made the president the centerpiece of their midterm campaigns, and they paid the price at the polls. The post The 2026 Minnesota election: The Trump liability arrives appeared first on MinnPost .
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An event organizer cited a Sahan Journal article criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth's TV ad blaming crime on Somali gangs.
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The former state senator won a second at-large council seat by just 101 votes on Tuesday.
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Forecast models are in remarkable agreement, and November's weather could offer a preview of what's ahead this winter.
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November 4, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard.
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Republican support grew in just four counties in the Minnesota Senate race, and none at all in the governor race.
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A photo of the election judge's attire sparked online furor after baseless speculation.
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You can look at the Vikings' first loss of the season in one of two ways as it relates to the upcoming trade deadline.
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Officers found two people at the scene with gunshot wounds.
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The St. Paul Park refinery opened in 1939 and can handle 105,000 barrels per day.
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Waves of rain have dropped several inches across much of the drought-hit state.
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If the Ravens lose Thursday night to Jacksonville, could they pull the plug and trade King Henry?
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The chain is proposing a new restaurant in Mankato.
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The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party will take control of both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature after riding a national wave of anti-Trump fervor that swept the country Tuesday. With Democrat Amy Klobuchar’s victory in the governor’s race, Minnesota will again have a DFL trifecta after two years of shared control with Republicans. While the exact margin of […]
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Jake Johnson, a former high school math teacher who campaigned on lowering costs and working-class concerns, held a razor-thin lead in unofficial results early Wednesday against Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, in what would be a major upset in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. The difference between the two candidates is just over 300 votes out […]
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Democrats are poised to control the majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years after the GOP racked up major losses across the country. Democrats flipped governorships in Iowa, Ohio, Georgia and Texas and defended competitive races in Maine and Wisconsin, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press and Decision Desk […]
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The DFL flipped seats in both the House and Senate to take control of the Legislature and governorship.
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Join Ana Radelat and Brian Arola for a breakdown of the midterm election results and what comes next The post Tickets now available to the public for MinnPost Social: Election Wrap appeared first on MinnPost .
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The voter poll cited the president's failures to tame inflation and concerns about his own fortune over their needs. The post How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll appeared first on MinnPost .
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Plus: Learn to execute a PIT maneuver; get your own fort; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Your tiny, election news-free zone today appeared first on MinnPost .
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Jake Johnson appears to have ridden a blue wave into Congress, upsetting incumbent Brad Finstad in a district once seen as safely Republican, though the razor-thin margin will trigger a […] The post Jake Johnson sneaks past Brad Finstad in an apparent upset in Minnesota’s southern congressional district appeared first on MinnPost .
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In a big night for Democrats, Frazier’s DFL endorsement may have propelled him to a narrow victory over longtime prosecutor Anders Folk. The post Frazier to be next Hennepin County Attorney in a tight win for progressives appeared first on MinnPost .
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Republican stalwarts like Jim Abeler lost Tuesday amid a national blue wave that will also put Democrat Amy Klobuchar in the governor’s mansion. The post Party like it’s 2023: Just a few years after the ‘trifecta,’ the DFL retakes the Legislature appeared first on MinnPost .
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The proven political commodity handily disposed of state House Speaker Lisa Demuth. DFL supporters praised her work ethic and dependability. The post Klobuchar to become Minnesota’s first female governor after big night for Democrats appeared first on MinnPost .
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Little will join a new House Democratic majority as voter anger targeted Republican incumbents across the country. The post Matt Little elected as Minnesota’s newest U.S. House member appeared first on MinnPost .
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Voters across the country administered a sharp reprimand to President Donald Trump and Republicans who hold majorities in Congress, with Democrats gaining comfortable majorities in the Senate and the House. Several U.S. Senate and House races remained uncalled by The Associated Press as Election Day ended on the East Coast. But Democrats notched 53 Senate […]
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The lieutenant governor will become a member of a U.S. Senate that will be under Democratic control in the next Congress. The post Flanagan defeats Tafoya as blue wave that washed over the nation hits Minnesota appeared first on MinnPost .
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Minnesota voters re-elected Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison to a third term Tuesday, handing him another four years to pursue his pledge to be a check on the Trump administration and large corporations. Ellison beat out Republican patent lawyer and conservative activist Ron Schutz, who ran a largely sleepy campaign that included few public events […]
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The current Lieutenant Governor becomes the first Native American woman to serve in the United States Senate.
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Klobuchar was the comfortable winner over Republican challenger Lisa Demuth.
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Frazier will take over in January as the chief prosecutor in Minnesota's most populous county.
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Georgia voters elected the nation’s first Black woman governor on Tuesday while neighbors to the south in Florida became the first to elect a Black Republican governor. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the first Democrat to occupy Georgia’s top office in more than two decades. In Florida, Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds […]
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Amy Jean Klobuchar became the first woman elected Hennepin County attorney in 1998, the first woman U.S. senator from Minnesota in 2006, and on Tuesday she became the first woman to be elected Minnesota’s governor. Klobuchar, 66, prevailed over Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth as Democrats secured the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s hold on the governor’s office […]
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Minnesota Democrat Peggy Flanagan made history Tuesday as the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, a distinction she may share with Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola if she wins her race. The two-term lieutenant governor beat out Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter and conservative podcaster, on a progressive economic platform […]
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WASHINGTON — In a stunning upset, Democrats ousted Republicans and flipped control of the U.S. Senate Tuesday night, effectively establishing a barricade for President Donald Trump’s agenda for the last two years of his term. Democrats will now have the power to block many of Trump’s nominees, both executive and judicial, including if a spot […]
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Matt Little won the election to represent Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House, defeating state Sen. Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, leading by a wide margin, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s unofficial results Tuesday evening. Little, a 41-year-old attorney, served as the mayor of Lakeville for two terms and a state senator […]
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Will Republicans hold on to all 4 of their current seats? Or will a 'blue wave' flip one — or more?
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WASHINGTON — Democrats are largely expected to regain control of the U.S. House once all ballots are counted in this year’s midterm elections, though it will likely take days or even weeks to know just how many seats the party will pick up.  The Associated Press, which States Newsroom looks to for the projected winner […]
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Voters have been making pilgrimages to pay tribute to the two people who lost their lives due to Operation Metro Surge.
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Authorities are asking anyone with information to call police
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Follow updates on the Hennepin County attorney attorney, sheriff and commissioner election results and Ramsey County Commission. The post 2026 Election Results: Hennepin & Ramsey appeared first on MinnPost .
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“Things have gone very well today,” a spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s office said. The post The biggest inconvenience to Minnesota voters on Election Day: constant rain appeared first on MinnPost .
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Hear from reporters Brian Martucci and Ana Radelat. The post 2026 Minnesota Election Results: Livestream appeared first on MinnPost .
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Fridley Public Schools is one of 11 districts and charter schools in statutory operation debt, according to a report from the Minnesota Department of Education.
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