Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The swift action as soon as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections, sets the stage for a dramatic vote.
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Emmer, seeking to gain favor and protect a GOP majority, raised millions for losing House candidates
The current majority whip is in a battle to keep his leadership job as shell-shocked House Republicans respond to their electoral losses.
I’ve got lead in my Minneapolis home’s drinking water. Now what do I do?
I asked three experts how to interpret the results of my Minneapolis water lead test kit.
How Trump and Republicans lost Hispanic voters
The gains Republicans had made among Hispanic Americans were reversed by Trump's mass arrests and deportations.
Have you heard the one about the Pope and Bob Dylan
Plus: Pipeline near Pipestone gets approval; Ellison sues the Trump administration; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
Minnesota projects see promising early results from blending solar, agricultural production
The state is home to several ambitious “agrivoltaics” initiatives where solar panels coexist with crops and livestock.
Democracy is in trouble, and I blame the stickers
Here's an entirely reasonable proposal to restore choice, color and a little dignity to the most overlooked part of Election Day.
D.C. Memo: The midterms were all about enthusiasm
WASHINGTON – As analysts pore over the results of the midterm election, one thing that has become apparent is that increased enthusiasm of the voters propelled the Democratic wave that
Hennepin County Attorney-elect Cedrick Frazier has promised to listen to people impacted by crime. What could that mean?
A focus on residents impacted by crime could help Frazier establish a fresh start after Mary Moriarty’s controversial tenure.
Hennepin County Attorney-elect Cedrick Frazier has promised to listen to people impacted by crime. What could that mean?
A focus on residents impacted by crime could help Frazier establish a fresh start after Mary Moriarty’s controversial tenure.
What’s the most you’ve ever lost on a toin coss?
Was it the mayor's office? Plus: A history of women running for MN governor; Creative ways to dry a football field; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
The Dosunmu Dash: “I’m not going to lie, that’s just God.”
In adjusting to the loss of star Anthony Edwards, it's fortunate the Wolves have a guard for whom speed and poise come naturally.
Minnesota researchers tackle non-emergency medical transportation
When it comes to accessing healthcare in rural America, sometimes getting there is only half the problem.
3 charts that explain Minnesota’s high voter turnout
The state’s high voter turnout is not an accident. How state law, culture and demographics fuel civic engagement.
More bike lanes in the suburbs? This group is gaining ground.
The West Metro Active Transportation Alliance is earning the respect of suburban city councils through their advocacy for a wider network of car-free options.
Maybe Gov.-elect Klobuchar can usher in ‘One Minnesota’
No one expects the governor-elect to stop being a Democrat, but she should strive to bring Minnesotans together.
How Jake Johnson closed the gap on Brad Finstad in Minnesota’s 1st District
A recount likely awaits, but the Democrat’s gains on his party's past results in cities and rural areas alike sealed his lead.
3M agrees to pay more than $7 billion to settle ‘forever chemical’ groundwater contamination claims
The settlement is expected to cover claims from around 120,000 people exposed to PFAS.
Minnesota, Wisconsin among at least 5 states where Democrats earned new trifectas
Democrats took full control — both statehouse chambers and governors' offices — in at least five states where they previously shared power.
Pointing fingers
An original Steve Sack cartoon — like this one on President Donald Trump and the midterm election results — appears on MinnPost each Thursday. For more of Sack’s work, follow him on Substack.
Mussels regaining a foothold in the upper Mississippi River after decades of decline
For 25 years, Minnesota has been putting threatened mussels back into its rivers. Now, their numbers are growing.
Reading the tea leaves with local news outlets
Recount possibilities; Who will take Klobuchar's seat?; What's the future of data centers?; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
Photos: Scenes from Election Day in Minnesota
View key moments from Election Day across Minnesota with photos from MinnPost visual journalist Bridget Bennett and our partners.
The 2026 Minnesota election: The Trump liability arrives
Republicans made the president the centerpiece of their midterm campaigns, and they paid the price at the polls.
Flanagan wants Democrats to replace Chuck Schumer as Senate leader
Flanagan is among progressives who won Senate seats this week who say they won't support Sen. Chuck Schumer's continued leadership.
Tickets now available to the public for MinnPost Social: Election Wrap
Join Ana Radelat and Brian Arola for a breakdown of the midterm election results and what comes next
Tickets now available to the public for MinnPost Social: Election Wrap
Join Ana Radelat and Brian Arola for a breakdown of the midterm election results and what comes next
How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll
The voter poll cited the president's failures to tame inflation and concerns about his own fortune over their needs.
Your tiny, election news-free zone today
Plus: Learn to execute a PIT maneuver; get your own fort; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
Jake Johnson sneaks past Brad Finstad in an apparent upset in southern Minnesota congressional district
Fewer than 350 votes separated the candidates in one of many Democratic U.S. House upsets across the country.
Party like it’s 2023: Just a few years after the ‘trifecta,’ the DFL retakes the Legislature
Republican stalwarts like Jim Abeler lost Tuesday amid a national blue wave that will also put Democrat Amy Klobuchar in the governor’s mansion.
Frazier to be next Hennepin County Attorney in a tight win for progressives
In a big night for Democrats, Frazier’s DFL endorsement may have propelled him to a narrow victory over longtime prosecutor Anders Folk.
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.
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.
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.
WATCH: 2026 Minnesota Election Livestream
MinnPost presents a livestream of election night coverage exploring key Minnesota races, issues and what’s at stake for Minnesotans.
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.
2026 Election Results: Hennepin & Ramsey
Follow updates on the Hennepin County attorney attorney, sheriff and commissioner election results and Ramsey County Commission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live updates: At Minnesota watch parties, Democrats react to national ‘vibe shift’
Follow MinnPost's 2026 Minnesota election results live updates for the latest statewide, congressional and local races.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Demuth plans to end universal school meals
Plus: Election monitors in Minnesota; Hermantown data center moves forward; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
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.
2026 Minnesota 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are IDs required to vote in Minnesota?
Unless you need to update your registration or register for the first time, just show up.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Ron Schutz hopes to 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Goodnight nobody, goodnight mush
Plus: Both kinds of fraud; AI restrictions for students; tasing a deer; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why House longshot Doug Chapin thinks he can break through in the 6th District
The Democrat, a longtime student of elections, believes GOP Rep. Tom Emmer’s ‘red’ district is ripe for change.
Measles prevention is a family and community concern
Our response should bring two commitments together: a clear recommendation for vaccination and practical support that helps people act.
‘Bazaar Bizarre’ puts the audience in the thick of a theatrical journey
Strange Loop Projects brings renewed energy to Loring Park in Minneapolis, thanks to the city's Vibrant Storefronts program.
Minnesota Secretary of State race is about more than just election oversight
As Steve Simon seeks a fourth term, GOP challenger Tad Jude sees a more robust role fighting fraud.
Watch: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on how ‘the great replacement theory’ went global
Historian and bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi joined MinnPost Festival 2026 to discuss his new book, "Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age."
Mulch ado about nothing
Plus: Court of Appeals plays an Uno Reverse card; Baby bears coming to the MN Zoo; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
Dangerous levels of lead and other toxins taint soil at St. Paul homeless encampment
Hundreds of residents living at the state superfund site are exposed to environmental poisons as lawmakers grapple with how to move forward.
Documenters report: St. Paul school board to vote on ESL staff cuts Friday
After public comment, the St. Paul school board voted to postpone their decision on proposed mid-year cuts to English learner (EL) staff.
How HourCar’s shutdown changed life for my family
After our car was totaled, carshare programs like HourCar and Evie became critical parts of our transportation mix.
The 2026 midterms will also decide who runs elections in 29 states
A guide to secretary of state offices (and one lieutenant governorship) that could change hands.
Recounts set stage for rematches in southwest metro House districts
Shakopee, Chanhassen races feature debates over ICE, manufactured homes and cellphones in schools.
We’re a little low on wolves
Plus: Kellogg-3rd St. bridge reopens; Fewer deer means fewer wolves; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
Promises aside, is America great yet?
The country's greatness depends on electing people who deserve our trust, not those making the most empty promises.
Outside spending nears $2 billion – and the biggest groups pull further ahead
Citizens United set the stage for massive outside spending to pour into campaigns through PACs — including one with a post office box at a UPS store in Minnesota.
Are voters meh on Operation Metro Surge? Tax cuts under Klobuchar? Thoughts on the governor debates
Two governor debates in Minnesota might have helped Republican Lisa Demuth, but Klobuchar made sure to mention Metro Surge. Do voters care?
D.C. Memo: As midterm election nears, corruption tops voter concerns, beating out inflation, healthcare
From deepfake ads to a waterfall of polls, campaign season is getting wild. Plus: Voters put government corruption top of mind; feds to pay farmers for high diesel prices; Omar moving from D.C. home after raid, and more.
Yesterday was Thursday (Thursday), today it is Friday (Friday)
Plus: Feds stop cooperating with OMS investigations; Snow?! In this economy?!; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.