Primary serves as test run for November at Minnesota polling places as pandemic continues
For many, Tuesday's primary served as a sample of what to expect on Election Day in November as judges and volunteers make plans for how to make polls safer and more efficient amid the pandemic.
For many, Tuesday's primary served as a sample of what to expect on Election Day in November as judges and volunteers make plans for how to make polls safer and more efficient amid the pandemic.
Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate
The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.
The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.
The list of who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention
The four-day event to formally nominate Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for president has been scaled back to a nearly all virtual event due to the coronavirus. But Wisconsin officials will still have prominent roles, based on details released by the Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday.
The four-day event to formally nominate Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for president has been scaled back to a nearly all virtual event due to the coronavirus. But Wisconsin officials will still have prominent roles, based on details released by the Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday.
Minnesota's primary is Tuesday. Here's what you need to know
Minnesota election officials have been scrambling for weeks to hold Tuesday's primary election in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota election officials have been scrambling for weeks to hold Tuesday's primary election in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year
As the political world awaits the imminent announcement of Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, there is a real sense among allies and adversaries that the decision matters more in 2020.
As the political world awaits the imminent announcement of Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, there is a real sense among allies and adversaries that the decision matters more in 2020.
Sen. Smith pushes Postmaster General for answers after Minneapolis community's mail woes before primary
Just months before the general election and only days before Minnesota’s first primary, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is pushing the U.S. Postmaster General to answer questions about problems with the mail.
Just months before the general election and only days before Minnesota’s first primary, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is pushing the U.S. Postmaster General to answer questions about problems with the mail.
Rallies at the capitol recognize frontline workers, urge black voters to make voices heard
It was a busy afternoon at the Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday as the steps became host to a number of different rallies, each focused on pandemic heroes to urging people to vote.
It was a busy afternoon at the Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday as the steps became host to a number of different rallies, each focused on pandemic heroes to urging people to vote.
Biden quips to Fox News he decided on VP, campaign says it's a joke
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden claimed to Fox News on Saturday that he has picked a running mate -- before following it up with a joke about who the choice was.
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden claimed to Fox News on Saturday that he has picked a running mate -- before following it up with a joke about who the choice was.
Republicans wage primary fight seeking Collin Peterson's seat
Republicans view U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson's seat in western Minnesota as one of their best pickup opportunities nationwide, but their candidates have waged a bitter battle against each other ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Republicans view U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson's seat in western Minnesota as one of their best pickup opportunities nationwide, but their candidates have waged a bitter battle against each other ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Minnesota Secretary of State says primary results could be delayed up to week, asks for patience
With more people voting absentee amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota election officials say it may take a few days to a week to get the ballots counted for next Tuesday’s primary election.
With more people voting absentee amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota election officials say it may take a few days to a week to get the ballots counted for next Tuesday’s primary election.
Minneapolis drive-thru ballot drop-off: Time, location, what to bring
It is a record year for early voting in Minnesota and, in Minneapolis, you don’t even need to get out of your car to cast your ballot.
It is a record year for early voting in Minnesota and, in Minneapolis, you don’t even need to get out of your car to cast your ballot.
Omar, Melton-Meaux spar over campaign finance issue as race appears to tighten
Antone Melton-Meaux, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's Democratic primary challenger, fought back Wednesday after coming under a last-minute attack from the Minnesota DFL over his campaign finances.
Antone Melton-Meaux, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's Democratic primary challenger, fought back Wednesday after coming under a last-minute attack from the Minnesota DFL over his campaign finances.
Biden won't go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination
The move is the latest example of the pandemic’s sweeping effects on the 2020 presidential election and the latest blow to traditional party nominating conventions that historically have marked the start of fall general election campaigns.
The move is the latest example of the pandemic’s sweeping effects on the 2020 presidential election and the latest blow to traditional party nominating conventions that historically have marked the start of fall general election campaigns.
Minnesota voter group files lawsuit to block mask mandate at polling places
A group of Minnesota voters filed a federal lawsuit against state and local leaders, including Governor Tim Walz, over concerns the statewide mask mandate creates a legal conflict that will cause them to break the law when voting in-person.
A group of Minnesota voters filed a federal lawsuit against state and local leaders, including Governor Tim Walz, over concerns the statewide mask mandate creates a legal conflict that will cause them to break the law when voting in-person.
Judge approves changes to Minnesota absentee ballot rules for November election
A Ramsey County District Court judge approved changes that will ease restrictions on absentee voting in Minnesota for the general election in November.
A Ramsey County District Court judge approved changes that will ease restrictions on absentee voting in Minnesota for the general election in November.
House panel calls new postal chief to explain mail delays
The plan imposed by Louis DeJoy, a Republican fundraiser who took over the top job at the Postal Service in June, eliminates overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and orders that mail be kept until the next day if postal distribution centers are running late.
The plan imposed by Louis DeJoy, a Republican fundraiser who took over the top job at the Postal Service in June, eliminates overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and orders that mail be kept until the next day if postal distribution centers are running late.
Trump nemesis Omar challenged in Democratic primary over celebrity status
Antone Melton-Meaux says he voted for U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in 2018 as she made history in becoming the first Somali-American elected to Congress.
Antone Melton-Meaux says he voted for U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in 2018 as she made history in becoming the first Somali-American elected to Congress.
531K Minnesotans have requested absentee ballots ahead of election in pandemic
With the primary just days away, the City of Minneapolis is already testing the voting machines.
With the primary just days away, the City of Minneapolis is already testing the voting machines.
Omar, challengers battle in debate ahead of Aug. 11 primary
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and two Democratic primary challengers battled over contrasting styles and campaign finance controversies in their first -- and probably only -- debate ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and two Democratic primary challengers battled over contrasting styles and campaign finance controversies in their first -- and probably only -- debate ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.