Could political violence have a chilling effect on office seekers in Minnesota?
The shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, on top of rising harassment and threats, have some worried fewer people will seek office.
June 27, 2025
Minneapolis City Council candidate discovers real identity behind fake campaign site
Becka Thompson’s complaint against local news outlet Wedge Live was dismissed.
June 19, 2025
Minnesota schools are gearing up to ask voters for more money
Education Minnesota reports an increased interest from local teachers in getting behind fall ballot measures to bump up property taxes.
June 18, 2025
Fact check: Did Tim Walz ‘let rioters burn down Minneapolis’?
Last fall, the Trump campaign tried to make an issue of the Minnesota governor’s response to 2020 riots in the Twin Cities. The debate is flaring anew this week as President Trump sends the National Guard into Minneapolis.
June 11, 2025
How the federal raid unified the fractious Minneapolis City Council against Trump, sort of
While officials roundly assailed Tuesday’s militarized raid, the reaction has exposed familiar political fault lines on the left.
June 6, 2025
Minneapolis City Council ‘progressives vs. moderates’ split plays out in DFL endorsements
Five further-left candidates got what they wanted and three firmly Frey-aligned incumbents on the council were endorsed. And the others?
June 5, 2025
On the campaign trail, Elon Musk juggled drugs and family drama
As Elon Musk entered President Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known.
May 31, 2025
Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
May 20, 2025
Former Minnesota Senate minority leader drops out of race for U.S. Senate
She would have faced Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in battle for the DFL nomination for the U.S. Senate.
May 17, 2025
Minneapolis City Council member will stay in race after failing to win DFL endorsement
Council Member Katie Cashman was defeated by Park Board Commissioner Elizabeth Shaffer at Saturday’s Ward 7 convention.
May 14, 2025
Orono elects Schwingler to City Council
Voters picked him from a field of five candidates in a special election Tuesday.
May 14, 2025
Minneapolis council candidate apologizes for saying she lacks ‘the desired amount of melanin’
Park Board Member Becka Thompson implied that her opponent, who is Bengali American, was elected due to the color of her skin.
May 9, 2025
