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An anonymous tip led to undercover agents buying liquor-filled candy without a license. The store also sold the candy to a minor, authorities say. Owner says he might not fight charges.
Six days after Election Day, incumbent Robert Nelson wins by a draw after Spring Lake Park mayoral race ends in a tie.
While some residents want a ban on data centers, the City Council is expected to vote Thursday on new restrictions allowing them under certain conditions.
The Mower County Sheriff’s Office confirms one man and three boys were found.
Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressing his fellow Republicans to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses blamed in part on fallout from the war in Iran.
Robbinsdale was one of the few districts where voters approved tax requests. School district requests failed more than in other recent midterm elections.
Jonathan Bohn was charged in 2025 after allegedly texting he wanted to bring a gun to the Capitol and that he had “bought 500 bullets.”
The decision exonerates Minnesota state troopers Ryan Londregan and Brett Seide of all criminal and civil wrongdoing in Cobb’s death.
Both Blaine crashes happened within minutes of each other. Both victims were walking in traffic along the same street.
While Democrats solidified their hold on the Twin Cities area, the party also improved its fortunes in parts of greater Minnesota that had been turning toward Republicans in recent election cycles.
Jennifer Onufer takes over after nearly 18 months without a superintendent as the park contends with the fallout of federal cuts.
Democrats agree on lowering health care, child care and housing costs. With the party fully back in charge in St. Paul, how to pay for it all will test the new governor’s middle-of-the-road approach.
After a Kmart blocked the street for decades, south Minneapolis residents enjoyed the reconnected Nicollet Avenue during a community party Sunday. The street officially reopens to traffic on Nov. 24.
The agency is holding meetings about its plans for a freeway this week and accepting comments through Dec. 22.
President Donald Trump’s incoming chief of staff has repeatedly attacked the state’s Somali community and pressed federal officials to investigate.
Port Cargill on the Minnesota River was a WWII shipbuilding hub. Many of the wartime workers were women.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park plans to open four new units in 2027, adding to a campground that opened in 2022.
Families are only starting to get rental vouchers, and rising costs could prevent the program from hitting projections.
The intense reaction draws from concerns about AI and years of cuts and tuition increases at Minnesota’s second-largest university.
Peggy Flanagan’s election marks a historic first for Native Americans. For the communities that have known her for decades, the victory is deeply personal.
Plus: City employees are getting layoff notices and Ring cameras need to quiet down.
The agency says the man was released from immigration custody before he allegedly committed sexual assault.
In the social media post announcing the job offer, the president said he had also requested that White bring with him a number of UFC fighters to serve as aides who could respond to attacks.
The vehicle reached speeds of more than 100 mph during the mile-long pursuit before hitting a tree, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Residents live cheek and jowl with heavy industry along the Mississippi River in St. Paul’s Southport neighborhood, and are pushing for better conditions and more awareness.
How did your neighbors vote in the 2026 midterms, and what do the results tell us about Minnesota’s shifting politics?
Twin Lakes will have a new mayor and council members after voters supported former city officials in Tuesday’s election.
Space constraints and security incidents accelerated plans to replace Franklin Library, a Carnegie library built in 1914.
After the DFL’s success in the election, Republicans acknowledged they underestimated how deeply Operation Metro Surge resonated with voters across Minnesota.
On Tuesday, voters in just two of Minnesota’s 87 counties selected both Amy Klobuchar and Michele Tafoya. That differs sharply from prior years Klobuchar was on the ballot.
The case, which stunned the Red Lake reservation, was referenced in the recent federal takeover of Red Lake’s child welfare agency.
Residents shared their excitement for the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge after its construction slowed down business and disconnected the community.
Zack Stephenson and Erin Murphy will lead Democrats, while new faces will take over Republican caucuses from the minority.
The man was found dead in his car that had crashed into a tree.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 13 for the country star’s Blame It All on My Roots tour. No word on if a certain someone will be in attendance.
Editor Kitty Mayo issued a challenge in a May column: How do we continue to invest in strong local reporting for the long term. An army of volunteers stepped forward.
The Democratic Senate candidate benefited from a blue wave. But she also worked tirelessly to reach voters, campaigning in every corner of the state for nearly two years.
The decision clears a major hurdle for reopening a petroleum pipeline that once ran through the monument, despite continued opposition from tribal leaders.
President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, installing as his closest adviser a loyal, combative bulldog for his ''America First'' agenda as the president prepares to stare down a newly empowered Democratic Congress next year.
After more than 3 inches of rain fell in northern Minnesota, some ATV trails used by hunters are closed. The season starts Saturday.
The structure, operating as a gift shop, once was a Fog Signal Building that dates back to the late 1800s.
National Republican money never arrived in force, and critics say the former broadcaster spent too little time connecting with Minnesota voters.
An Oct. 20 letter from the state Department of Education expressed concern about audit deadlines and mounting financial pressures.
The blue wave didn’t reach most of greater Minnesota. But rural areas will have less political power in St. Paul and D.C. in 2027.
Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad trails Democrat Jake Johnson by 323 votes in the southern Minnesota race that is too close to call.
The north metro’s Hortman Memorial Highway honors the former Minnesota House speaker and her husband, killed in a politically motivated attack in 2025.
Prosecutors allege two passengers opened fire on another car, wounding its driver, while a third defendant drove.
The former chair of the state Republican Party lost after a tumultuous tenure.
Julia Hamann, a self-described progressive candidate, beat a two-term incumbent.
The court acknowledged its decision could impact families, caregivers and public safety officials, but patient privacy was at the heart of the Minnesota Health Records Act.
It’s a significant win for the county, as its downtown Anoka jail is at risk of being shuttered because of the deteriorating conditions.
A look at precinct-level maps reveals the path Democrats followed to victory and one longtime stronghold where they are struggling.
Malik Bruce Moore was arrested hours after he allegedly shot Roshadie Quantrell Kimbro Suggs in the neck early Sunday.
Plus: Melissa Hortman’s lessons on the campaign trail.
The governor-elect will resign from the seat she’s held since 2007 as she prepares to step into her new role. Minnesota political pundits and insiders name their short-list of likely appointees.
City Council President Rebecca Noecker was elected to the Ramsey County Board.
The “Wanted: Pam Bondi” posting included a photo of her with a sniper’s red dot on her forehead, prosecutors alleged.
A female postal worker shot two female co-workers at the main post office in Iowa's capital city Thursday before being captured nearby and faces attempted murder charges, authorities said.
Mayor Robert Nelson and challenger Halyn Roth both received 1,401 votes.
The GOP is soul-searching after Tuesday’s election, which left the party still locked out of statewide office, with fewer seats in the Legislature and narrowly behind in holding southern Minnesota’s congressional seat.
The increasing costs for the project come as the city faces a $26 million budget gap. The City Council will approve a final budget in December.
From Anoka to Shakopee, the DFL claimed victories all over outer-ring suburbs. Issues like trade and immigration drove voters away from the GOP.
As voters move away from the middle, bigger margins for both parties means the most populous counties have outsized power. That creates a harder hurdle for Republicans to clear.
In this week’s episode, we discuss the blue wave, historic victories, flipping legislative seats and what it means for democrats reclaiming full control of state government.
Dozens of residents and community leaders lauded Interim Chief Bill Peterson’s experience and integrity; final vote is next week.
Minnesota voters also set a new state record for midterm elections with more than 2.8 million ballots cast.
“He works hard, is a great teammate and just a great person,” the standout player’s coach said.
The Minnesota governor-elect said she is immediately pivoting toward accomplishing an ambitious agenda. Democrats will once again have complete control at the State Capitol after Tuesday’s election sweep.
The Sahan Journal and Minnesota Reformer say their reporters weren’t allowed to cover the Republican Party election night party.
Schumer, the Senate minority leader, faces a leadership election in December before the new Democratic-majority Congress takes office.
The tight race between Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad and Democrat Jake Johnson is within the margin that allows for a publicly funded recount.
Her college-era book about the Metrodome offers clues to how she could revive Minnesota’s tradition of ambitious, pragmatic government.
Why did the poet laureate of rock and the rock star of Catholicism get together at the Vatican?
The gunfire prompted 3 public facilities to close.
Voters statewide also overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will increase school funding without raising taxes.
The results from Tuesday’s election are in. Who did your neighbors support?
Search an address, city or county to see how Minnesotans voted for U.S. Senate in 2026, or zoom in to see precincts, vote counts and shifts.
Search an address, city or county to see how Minnesotans voted for governor in 2026, or zoom in to see precincts, vote counts and shifts.
Klobuchar, the first woman to be elected governor of Minnesota, will face a fraud crisis, tight finances and a test of whether her Washington experience will translate to running state government.
Fraud attacks failed to derail Democrats, who now face pressure to restore trust in state government as Republicans confront another failed bid for statewide power.
U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, a Republican, is down by 321 with most votes counted. Millions had poured into the race in recent weeks as Democratic hopes grew.
The Republican has represented the district since 2019 and champions mining interests.
DFL candidates defeated Republicans to flip several key seats and secure a state government trifecta, though full results are not yet available.
She promises “top to bottom” audit of state government and to sign a “gun safety bill.”
Democrat Matt Little beat Republican Eric Pratt in the district south of the Twin Cities. Southern Minnesota’s First Congressional District is still too close to call.
The DFL attorney general defeated Republican Ron Schutz after a campaign focused on fraud and the office’s role in challenging President Donald Trump.
The current Republican majority whip defeated Democratic challenger Doug Chapin.
Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine's U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of President Donald Trump's deep unpopularity to dislodge an incumbent who had survived tough challenges in the past.
The former Lakeville mayor defeated Eric Pratt to win the south metro/southern Minnesota seat.
Josh Turek won Iowa's rare open U.S. Senate race in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping a Republican-held seat and helping Democrats end GOP dominance in Washington.
The St. Paul Democrat defeated Republican Paul Wikstrom.
The lieutenant governor defeated former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya in the race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Her election comes amid scrutiny from the Trump administration over alleged immigration violations.
She defeated Republican newcomer Tyler Bass.
The U.S. senator defeated Republican Lisa Demuth, extending the DFL’s long hold on the state’s top office.
Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas on Tuesday, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to pull off the party's first statewide victory in more than 30 years and sending a jolt through a longtime GOP stronghold that President Donald Trump carried by double digits just two years ago.