‘The Simpsons’ spoofs 2020 presidential election in upcoming Halloween episode
A clip from the upcoming Halloween episode of “The Simpsons” shows Homer inside a voting booth, trying to decide which candidate deserves his support.
A clip from the upcoming Halloween episode of “The Simpsons” shows Homer inside a voting booth, trying to decide which candidate deserves his support.
Trump, Biden to hold dueling town halls Thursday instead of originally scheduled debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will compete Oct. 15 on different networks by holding separate televised town hall events.
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will compete Oct. 15 on different networks by holding separate televised town hall events.
Judge keeps CD-2 election in November, pending appeal
A federal judge denied Republican Tyler Kistner's request to put a hold on her decision moving Minnesota's second congressional district election back to November after a third-party candidate died.
A federal judge denied Republican Tyler Kistner's request to put a hold on her decision moving Minnesota's second congressional district election back to November after a third-party candidate died.
Nicollet County election officials adapt to increased mail-in ballots
Rural counties in Minnesota are working to make sure this year's election goes smoothly.
Rural counties in Minnesota are working to make sure this year's election goes smoothly.
Klobuchar calls Barrett 'polar opposite' of Ginsburg
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) had her opportunity Tuesday to question Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, using her time to press the judge on her conservative views.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) had her opportunity Tuesday to question Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, using her time to press the judge on her conservative views.
Minnesota Secretary of State: Final election results will take at least a week
The earliest final numbers from the 2020 election will not be available until a full week after Election Day, Minnesota election officials explained Tuesday.
The earliest final numbers from the 2020 election will not be available until a full week after Election Day, Minnesota election officials explained Tuesday.
Supreme Court halts census count after Trump administration filing
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
‘The world is watching America with abject horror’: Mitt Romney slams US political climate
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted a strong statement condemning the political climate and divide within the U.S., calling American politics “so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted a strong statement condemning the political climate and divide within the U.S., calling American politics “so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”
Biden on packing the Supreme Court: 'I'm not a fan'
Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of the idea of adding seats to the Supreme Court.
Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of the idea of adding seats to the Supreme Court.
Candidates can't declare election night victory on Twitter 'no matter who you are'
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
President Trump holds first rally since contracting coronavirus
Just a week after his release from the hospital, President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Monday for the first time since contracting the coronavirus, resuming his effort to stage a late comeback in the election’s final stretch.
Just a week after his release from the hospital, President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Monday for the first time since contracting the coronavirus, resuming his effort to stage a late comeback in the election’s final stretch.
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth mayors join list of 61 Minnesota elected officials to endorse Biden
61 Minnesota elected officials, including the mayors of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth, announced their support for Joe Biden in the upcoming Presidential election.
61 Minnesota elected officials, including the mayors of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth, announced their support for Joe Biden in the upcoming Presidential election.
History of the Supreme Court: Why do 9 justices serve? What is ‘packing the court’?
More than 100 justices have served on the Supreme Court, and since 1869, the number of seats on the Supreme Court has stood at nine.
More than 100 justices have served on the Supreme Court, and since 1869, the number of seats on the Supreme Court has stood at nine.
Minneapolis Convention Center to open for mail ballot drop offs
Starting Tuesday, the Minneapolis Convention Center will be open for mail ballot drop offs.
Starting Tuesday, the Minneapolis Convention Center will be open for mail ballot drop offs.
Longtime friends with different political views spread message of unity during contentious election season
Two longtime friends in Georgia are proving that people on either side of the political aisle can still get along during a heated election season.
Two longtime friends in Georgia are proving that people on either side of the political aisle can still get along during a heated election season.
Federal judge upholds Minnesota’s extended ballot counting
A federal judge has upheld a Minnesota state court agreement that allows counting of absentee ballots received up to seven days after Election Day.
A federal judge has upheld a Minnesota state court agreement that allows counting of absentee ballots received up to seven days after Election Day.
Fauci says comments in Trump campaign ad 'taken out of context'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said comments of his used in a new campaign ad from President Donald Trump were used without his permission.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said comments of his used in a new campaign ad from President Donald Trump were used without his permission.
Biden ticket spouses to visit Twin Cities, Rochester Thursday
Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff will travel to Minnesota Thursday, the Biden-Harris Campaign announced Sunday.
Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff will travel to Minnesota Thursday, the Biden-Harris Campaign announced Sunday.
Senators weigh COVID-19 risk for Barrett Supreme Court hearing
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism" as the Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick just weeks before Election Day and as the country struggles to contain the coronavirus.
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism" as the Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick just weeks before Election Day and as the country struggles to contain the coronavirus.