Election

Minnesota Sen. Jim Carlson to retire after 18 years in office

State Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL-Eagan) announced on Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term.

October 6, 2025 11:43am CDT

Sen. Fateh campaign violated Campaign Practices Act, fined for yard signs

Following the revocation of the Minnesota DFL’s endorsement of his campaign for Minneapolis Mayor, a court has ruled that Sen. Omar Fateh broke Minnesota’s campaign laws by illegally distributing yard signs that were knowingly no loner accurate.

October 2, 2025 12:16pm CDT

Minneapolis mayoral debate: Watch the full debate

A mayoral debate for people running to be the next mayor of Minneapolis will be held Friday morning. Here's how to watch the debate.

September 26, 2025 1:57pm CDT

Feds sue MN Secretary of State, demand voter registration records

The Minnesota Secretary of State is being sued by the federal government over allegations that election integrity was violated under the Help America Vote Act that President Trump signed earlier this year.

September 25, 2025 12:56pm CDT

Omar Fateh campaign says Minneapolis office was vandalized

The campaign for Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Omar Fateh says it filed a police report after their campaign office was vandalized this week.

September 25, 2025 8:11am CDT

St. Paul leaders urge residents to vote ‘yes’ on civil fines ballot question

With early voting underway, St. Paul leaders are encouraging residents to vote in favor of a ballot initiative that would allow the city to use civil fines, instead of solely relying on criminal citations, to enforce local ordinances.

September 22, 2025 11:20am CDT

MN early voting: How and where to cast a ballot in 2025

The first day to vote early in Minnesota is Friday, Sept. 19, with the Early Vote Center opening in Minneapolis for the municipal election.

September 18, 2025 4:51pm CDT

DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.

September 18, 2025 1:36pm CDT

Challenging history between Gov. Walz and potential third term

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will make a third run for governor next year, but the road to stay in the office for a third term is poorly paved.

September 16, 2025 4:59pm CDT

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

September 16, 2025 8:25am CDT

Rep. Hortman special election: District 34B voters head to polls Tuesday

A special election to fill the seat once held by Rep. Melissa Hortman will go before District 34B voters Tuesday.

September 15, 2025 7:35pm CDT

Minneapolis DFL appeals decision to revoke Omar Fateh's endorsement for mayor

The Minneapolis DFL has filed an appeal after Sen. Omar Fateh's endorsement for mayor was revoked.

September 5, 2025 11:52am CDT