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Matt Little elected as Minnesota’s newest U.S. House member

Little will join a new House Democratic majority as voter anger targeted Republican incumbents across the country. The post Matt Little elected as Minnesota’s newest U.S. House member appeared first o...

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Klobuchar to become Minnesota’s first female governor after big night for Democrats

The proven political commodity handily disposed of state House Speaker Lisa Demuth. DFL supporters praised her work ethic and dependability. The post Klobuchar to become Minnesota’s first female gover...

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Flanagan defeats Tafoya as blue wave that washed over the nation hits Minnesota

The lieutenant governor will become a member of a U.S. Senate that will be under Democratic control in the next Congress. The post Flanagan defeats Tafoya as blue wave that washed over the nation hits...

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2026 Minnesota Election Results: Livestream

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The biggest inconvenience to Minnesota voters on Election Day: constant rain

“Things have gone very well today,” a spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s office said. The post The biggest inconvenience to Minnesota voters on Election Day: constant rain appeared first on Min...

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2026 Election Results: Hennepin & Ramsey

Follow updates on the Hennepin County attorney attorney, sheriff and commissioner election results and Ramsey County Commission. The post 2026 Election Results: Hennepin & Ramsey appeared first on...

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It’s unclear what the U.S. would accomplish by bombing Iran again

The Trump administration should explain what has changed since the earlier strikes and how it would determine whether another campaign had succeeded. The post It’s unclear what the U.S. would accompli...

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Biinjwebinigewi-giizhigad! (It is Election Day!)

Plus: Yes, there really are a lot of negative ads; Judge orders return of deportee to Shakopee; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Biinjwebinigewi-giizhigad! (It is Election Day!) appea...

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Humbird explores the stars — and mental health recovery — on new album and tour

Singer-songwriter Siri Undlin emerged from a dark period with songs that bring a touch of self-deprecating grace to her experience. The post Humbird explores the stars — and mental health recovery — o...

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A tech investor spent millions on ads opposing DFLers running for the Minnesota House and Senate

The ‘unprecedented’ outside expenditures came in the final weeks of key campaigns for the closely divided Legislature. The post A tech investor spent millions on ads opposing DFLers running for the Mi...

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Minnesota Election Results 2026: Live Updates

Follow MinnPost's 2026 Minnesota election results live updates for the latest statewide, congressional and local races. The post Minnesota Election Results 2026: Live Updates appeared first on MinnPos...

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Photos: The road to Election Day in Minnesota

A look at scenes leading up to Minnesota's 2026 midterm election, from candidate town halls to early voting. The post Photos: The road to Election Day in Minnesota appeared first on MinnPost....

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Minnesota is telling more people to seek mental health care. Who will help them?

Along with recruiting more therapists and psychiatrists, it's critical to retain the clinicians already working in the mental health care field. The post Minnesota is telling more people to seek menta...

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Elections could strip Minnesota of a lot of clout in the U.S. Senate

And if Democrats flip the U.S. House, voters will dramatically alter the roles of the state’s congressional delegation with McCollum emerging a big winner. The post Elections could strip Minnesota of ...

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Member tickets available for MinnPost Social: Election Wrap

Join MinnPost Washington correspondent Ana Radelat and Greater Minnesota reporter Brian Arola in conversation with executive editor Elizabeth Dunbar about the 2026 midterm results and what comes next....

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Demuth plans to end universal school meals

Plus: Election monitors in Minnesota; Hermantown data center moves forward; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Demuth plans to end universal school meals appeared first on MinnPost....

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2026 Election Results: General elections across the nation

Voters nationwide will elect governors in 36 states, fill 35 U.S. Senate seats and choose all 435 members of the U.S. House on Nov. 3, 2026. The post 2026 Election Results: General elections across th...

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2026 Election Results: U.S. House

All eight of Minnesota’s U.S. House seats are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, with seven incumbents — four Republicans and three DFLers — seeking reelection. The post 2026 Election Results: U.S. House app...

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2026 Minnesota Election Results: U.S. Senate

DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster, are running for U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3, 2026 election. The post 2026 Minnesota Election Results: U.S. Senate ...

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2026 Election Results: Minnesota Supreme Court

Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justices Sarah Hennesy (Seat 1) and Paul Thissen (Seat 4) are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot in nonpartisan, statewide races, and each is running unopposed. The post 2026...

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2026 Election Results: Minnesota House

All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are on the ballot, where Republicans and DFLers each hold 67 seats. 68 seats are needed for a majority. The post 2026 Election Results: Minnesota House appeared fi...

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2026 Minnesota Election Results

Follow MinnPost for live updates on the 2026 Minnesota election results as voters head to the polls on Nov. 3, 2026 to choose local, statewide and federal candidates. The post 2026 Minnesota Election ...

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2026 Election Results: Minnesota Senate

All 67 seats in the Minnesota Senate are on the ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026 election, where DFLers currently hold a one-seat majority. The post 2026 Election Results: Minnesota Senate appeared first on...

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2026 Election Results: Minnesota Auditor

DFLer Zack Filipovich, Republican Scott Jensen and Forward Independence candidate Jay Reeves are running for Minnesota state auditor in the Nov. 3, 2026 election. The post 2026 Election Results: Minne...

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2026 Election Results: Minnesota Secretary of State

Three-term DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon faces Republican Tad Jude, a former state legislator and district court judge, in the Nov. 3, 2026 election. The post 2026 Election Results: Minnesota Sec...

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2026 Election Results: Minnesota Attorney General

Two-term DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican Ron Schutz are running for Minnesota attorney general in the Nov. 3, 2026 election. The post 2026 Election Results: Minnesota Attorney Genera...

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2026 Election Results: Minnesota school funding constitutional amendment

If approved, the amendment would increase the annual payout to Minnesota school districts from the from 2.5% to 4.5% of the fund starting July 1, 2027. The post 2026 Election Results: Minnesota school...

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Are IDs required to vote in Minnesota?

Unless you need to update your registration or register for the first time, just show up. The post Are IDs required to vote in Minnesota? appeared first on MinnPost....

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2026 Election Results: Minnesota Governor

Follow 2026 Minnesota governor election results as DFL candidate Amy Klobuchar and Republican candidate Lisa Demuth compete for the open seat The post 2026 Election Results: Minnesota Governor appeare...

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Recalling a mysterious figure on a freight train and an unforgettable Halloween

He scared me at first, but the 'Boxcar Man' Halloween costume he inspired remains a vivid memory. The post Recalling a mysterious figure on a freight train and an unforgettable Halloween appeared firs...

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Tribal voices power public art project on the Mississippi River

A cartographer is leading a basin-wide project that aims to put Indigenous knowledge of the Mississippi River on the map. The post Tribal voices power public art project on the Mississippi River appea...

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Outside money pours into suburban and Greater Minnesota House and Senate races, including St. Cloud and Rochester

A MinnPost analysis of independent expenditures reveals several expensive battles in the fight over control of the State Legislature. The post Outside money pours into suburban and Greater Minnesota H...

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D.C. Memo: Is Flanagan v. Tafoya close, or not?

WASHINGTON – Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who was in an unexpectedly close race with Michele Tafoya for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s seat, may have surged ahead of her rival in […] The post D.C. Memo: Is Fl...

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Documenters report: Minneapolis Public Schools has 1,000 fewer students than expected, braces for $13 million loss

The school district cites federal immigration enforcement's Operation Metro Surge as a major factor in the lower student population. The post Documenters report: Minneapolis Public Schools has 1,000 f...

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So, do you come to Milwaukee often?

It's Algonquin for "The Good Land." Plus: The Apartment Depot; Happy trails, Gardens of Salonica; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post So, do you come to Milwaukee often? appeared first o...

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Low-budget, last-minute Halloween costumes, MinnPost edition

You may not win any costume competitions, but that bit of buckthorn and pound of ground beef will be the talk of the party. The post Low-budget, last-minute Halloween costumes, MinnPost edition appear...

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Ron Schutz could break the DFL’s 56-year grip on the Minnesota AG’s office. Then what?

The Republican has provided scant details about how he would deal with fraud, whether he would proceed with Trump administration litigation and what new cases he might bring. The post Ron Schutz could...

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Let’s ask election security questions — and listen to the answers

Curiosity about election administration is a democratic virtue, as long as we're open to the facts. The post Let’s ask election security questions — and listen to the answers appeared first on MinnPos...

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Watch: Breaking down Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for governor

What does Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for governor reveal about Minnesota politics, and how has her political career shaped her bid for the state’s highest office? In this interview, audience producer […...

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Trump brings up the rears

Steve Sack's cartoons — like this one on like this one on President Donald Trump's comments about the derrieres of others — appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post Trump brings up the rears appeare...

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Juvenile justice drives debate in race for Hennepin County Attorney

An increase in ‘pre-charge diversions’ for young people accused of crimes has led to questions about alternate and sometimes stricter options. The post Juvenile justice drives debate in race for Henne...

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Goodnight nobody, goodnight mush

Your daily Minnesota news roundup starts … NOW. Tally up two more cases of voter fraud in Minnesota, this time by conservative provocateur James O’Keefe and his associate Cameron Higby. […] The post G...

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Feeding people is the mission: How we do it must evolve

The system will never be perfect, but businesses and individuals could help us solve some of our challenges. The post Feeding people is the mission: How we do it must evolve appeared first on MinnPost...

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Trump, national Democrats making big last-minute ad buys in race between Brad Finstad and Jake Johnson

The unexpectedly competitive U.S. House race in southern Minnesota is awash in attack ads as outside groups spend millions. The post Trump, national Democrats making big last-minute ad buys in race be...

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At Hastings event, residents vent frustrations over rising costs of PFAS water treatment

Attendees blamed 3M for creating the problem and expressed doubt that the company will cover the community’s costs. The post At Hastings event, residents vent frustrations over rising costs of PFAS wa...

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Watch: Understanding Lisa Demuth’s unlikely rise

We sit down with MinnPost reporter Matthew Blake to discuss Demuth’s campaign for governor, her rise in Minnesota politics, and Blake’s reporting on her over the years. The post Watch: Understanding L...

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Edwards surgery throws a wrench into a beautiful Wolves start

Next man up for the Wolves as they look to build on a hot start without Anthony Edwards. The post Edwards surgery throws a wrench into a beautiful Wolves start appeared first on MinnPost....

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Do you have a crush on me now, Danielle?

Plus: North Minneapolis park reopens; Sports is the worst; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Do you have a crush on me now, Danielle? appeared first on MinnPost....

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Ugliest building? That’s worth a walk. Welcome to Cityscape, mailbag edition!

Cityscape’s Bill Lindeke turns over this week’s column to your questions and his responses about everything from walking clubs to a long-lost park. The post Ugliest building? That’s worth a walk. Welc...

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A new morning: The Yang family keeps tradition alive after dad’s deportation

Zong Yang used to get his sons ready for school every morning until he was deported to Laos, leaving his wife, Linda, to raise their five boys alone. The post A new morning: The Yang family keeps trad...

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