Gov. Walz signs bill restoring voting rights for 55K felons
An estimated 55,000 felons released from prison in Minnesota can soon cast a ballot after Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that expands voting rights.
Ranked-choice voting in Minnesota?: DFL lawmakers introduce bill
DFL lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to bring ranked-choice voting for state and federal elections in Minnesota.
Felon voting rights: Minnesota House plans Thursday vote
Some 50,000 convicted felons in Minnesota will be one step closer to having their voting rights restored Thursday.
Minnesota moves a step closer to restoring voting rights for convicted felons
Democrats who control the House have scheduled a Thursday evening floor vote on the bill, which would restore voting rights immediately after a person is released from prison. Minnesota currently requires people to serve their entire sentence, including probation or parole terms that often stretch years or decades. Identical legislation is moving through Senate committees.
Scott Jensen claims 'political machine' behind medical board investigation
He says the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice is investigating him for alleged COVID-19 disinformation, and he’s taking everything public because he suspects other forces are behind it.
Bill to restore voting rights to felons who served time in Minnesota passes first committee
A bill that would restore voting rights for felons in Minnesota who have served their time advanced through its first committee in the Minnesota Legislature on Tuesday.
Minnesota felon voting rights not decided by Supreme Court as 2022 ends
The final opinions from the Minnesota Supreme Court for 2022 have been published, and more than a year after hearing oral arguments a decision on a highly anticipated case regarding the voting rights of convicted felons has not been reached yet.
As Democrats prepare to shuffle presidential primary calendar, Minnesota makes its case
Minnesota Democrats are doing their final lobbying as a Democratic National Committee panel prepares to meet Thursday to start deciding the party's 2024 presidential primary calendar.
Minnesota Grassroots-Cannabis Party losing major political status
The Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis party, one of Minnesota's two marijuana parties, will get demoted from its major political party status following the November election.
Scott Jensen FOX 9 exclusive following election
Following his candidacy for governor, and ultimate loss to Tim Walz, Dr. Scott Jensen sat down with FOX 9’s Theo Keith to discuss his views on the future of the Republican party, and if he plans to run again.
Arizona Democrat Katie Hobbs keeps lead over Kari Lake in race for governor
Democrat Katie Hobbs was leading the Arizona governor's race by about 35,000 votes as of Sunday morning.
DFL wins full control of Minnesota Legislature for first time in decade
For the first time in a decade, Minnesota Democrats won a trifecta at the state Capitol, gaining control of the House, Senate, and governor's office following Tuesday's election.
Retiring Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman thinks compromise will be key as Mary Moriarty takes over
"You can't come into a job like this and say I’m going to take over, and we’re going to do everything differently," said Freeman. "I don’t think Mary’s trying to do that but if she does it’s not going to work."
Retiring Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman thinks compromise will be key as Mary Moriarty takes over
A huge change is coming to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office with Mary Moriarity elected to replace the retiring Mike Freeman as chief prosecutor.
DFL wins full control of Minnesota Legislature for first time in decade
For the first time in a decade, Minnesota Democrats won a trifecta at the state Capitol, gaining control of the House, Senate, and governor's office following Tuesday's election.
DFL wins full control of Minnesota Legislature for first time in decade
For the first time in a decade, Minnesota Democrats won a trifecta at the state Capitol, gaining control of the House, Senate, and governor's office following Tuesday's election.
Minnesota election results 2022: Auditor Blaha wins re-election
Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha has been re-elected, with Republican Challenger Ryan Wilson conceding the race on Wednesday.
Minnesota election results: 2022 Midterms roundup
Here are the latest election results in Minnesota.
Minnesota election results 2022: Attorney General Keith Ellison wins reelection
Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday morning claimed re-election victory, with results showing a lead of more than 20,000 votes over Republican challenger Jim Schultz.
Minnesota election results 2022: Moriarty wins Hennepin County Attorney race
Mary Moriarty has defeated Martha Holton Dimick in the race for Hennepin County Attorney.