Elections
Roseville DFLer’s residency challenged, case could affect control of the House
Paul Wikstrom, the GOP candidate for House District 40B, is contesting his election loss, claiming Democrat Curtis Johnson doesn’t live in the district.
November 22, 2024
Elections
Robinson won't appear at Trump's North Carolina rally after report on online posts, AP sources say
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will not appear at former President Donald Trump 's rally on Saturday in the battleground state following a CNN report about Robinson's alleged disturbing online posts, an absence that illustrates the liability the gubernatorial candidate poses for Trump and downballot GOP candidates.
November 22, 2024
Elections
North Carolina GOP governor nominee vows to keep running after report on racial and sexual comments
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson vowed on Thursday to remain in the race despite a CNN report that he posted strongly worded racial and sexual comments on an online message board, saying he won't be forced out by ''salacious tabloid lies.''
November 22, 2024
Bemidji
Facing ‘unprecedented’ felony charges, Minnesota election judge is out of that job
The Hubbard County judge allegedly let 11 unregistered voters cast ballots Nov. 5.
November 22, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Judge rejects plea from Minnesota father, son to have Jan. 6 trial delayed until Trump inauguration
The judge said any prospect of a pardon or clemency from Trump was only speculation.
November 22, 2024
Elections
Five Minnesota political figures to watch after the 2024 election
These Minnesotans are poised to play prominent roles in state and national politics in the coming years.
November 22, 2024
Elections
This Minnesota county voted blue for nearly 100 years — until Trump. Can Democrats win it back?
Carlton County, just southwest of Duluth, hadn’t voted for a Republican presidential candidate since Herbert Hoover in 1928. Trump snapped that nearly centurylong streak earlier this month.
November 22, 2024
Elections
DFL Rep. Tabke picks up one vote over Republican Paul after 54A recount
At the recount’s conclusion on Thursday, Brad Tabke had 10,980 votes to Aaron Paul’s 10,965. The outcome of the closely watched Minnesota House race could determine the balance of power in the chamber.
November 21, 2024
Politics
Two Minnesota lawmakers set to play a role in Matt Gaetz’s nomination
GOP Rep. Michelle Fischbach could determine whether a potentially damaging report is to be released. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar will decide if he should be confirmed by the full Senate.
November 21, 2024
Elections
Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin running for Democratic National Committee top job
Martin announced his bid Tuesday in a video posted on X. He’s the second person to enter the race, after former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley.
November 19, 2024
St. Cloud
St. Cloud mayor-elect Jake Anderson exits council before January installation
The St. Cloud City Council is seeking applicants to fill Anderson’s seat representing Ward 3.
November 19, 2024
Elections
House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?
After one of the most chaotic and least productive sessions in modern history, voters made a surprising choice in elections for the U.S. House -- they overwhelmingly stuck with the status quo.
November 18, 2024