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What's behind recent sparring between Emmer, Walz?
Back-and-forth could be new norm for Walz in second Trump administration.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering
Others reportedly mulling a run include Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig.
Lawmakers brace for possible Trump funding cuts in Minnesota, which already gives more than it gets
What you need to know about Minnesota's relationship with the federal government and what funding cuts could mean in the state.
Federal judge blocks Minnesota law to limit campaign donations from foreign corporate ownership
U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud ruled the law was too broad and could not take effect.
Minnesota House returns to work for first time in 2025
DFL, Republicans convene first House floor session of the year with power-sharing pact in place.
Democrats and Republicans reach deal to end Minnesota House stalemate
Three-week impasse ends with deal that makes Republican Lisa Demuth speaker of the House for two years, gives GOP temporary control of committees.
Gov. Tim Walz calls special election in seat critical to Minnesota House control
The March election could restore the chamber to a 67-67 tie.
DFL residency case has thrown Minnesota legislative session into doubt. Could it have been avoided?
The DFL's decision to back Curtis Johnson for a suburban House seat has haunted the party since a judge ruled Johnson didn't live in the district, turning a tie into a 67-66 advantage for Republicans.
Tim Walz banks $1 million heading into possible third campaign for Minnesota governor
The Democrat has said he'll decide this summer if he will seek a historic third-term in the office.
Gov. Tim Walz endorses Richard Carlbom as next DFL Party chair
The state party will be electing a new chair to succeed Ken Martin, who was chosen to lead the Democratic National Committee.
As Minnesota House impasse continues, both sides open to future tiebreaker in chamber
Other states have used everything from a coin toss to siding with the governor's party in cases where there's a tie.
Minnesota House GOP sues to force Democrats back to the chamber
The legal challenge accuses Secretary of State Steve Simon of unlawfully blocking GOP motions in the chamber.
What could happen in Minnesota under a Trump federal funding freeze
By Wednesday afternoon, the Trump administration issued a one-page memo saying it was dropping plans for the funding pause for now.
Fresh off VP loss, Walz returns to Minnesota to face stark new political reality
The governor's tone has shifted as he confronts a narrowly divided Legislature, a projected deficit and a bitter feud in the state House.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes sales tax changes, spending cuts in his budget
He must work with a divided Legislature to pass a two-year budget before this summer or risk a government shutdown.
Minnesota Democrats sue House Republicans over 'unlawful' session
Republicans maintain that their 67-66 edge in the House gives them authority to elect Lisa Demuth as House speaker.
Minnesota House Democrats boycott first day of session, but Republicans move forward anyway
Negotiations between House DFL and GOP leaders failed to reach a deal before the Legislature convened at noon Tuesday.
DFLer Brad Tabke's victory stands in Shakopee-area race, judge rules
The ruling deals a blow to a Republican candidate who contested Tabke's victory in court. But Aaron Paul can appeal the decision to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Minnesota House Democrats sworn into office early as they prepare to boycott start of session
In other weekend developments, Republicans and Democrats struck a power-sharing agreement in the state Senate.
DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell's lawyers seek to postpone burglary trial until late May
Defense attorneys filed a request to delay her trial until after the 2025 session with the Becker County judge Friday.
Boycott, special elections and quorums: What the heck is going on at the Minnesota Legislature?
Historic acrimony has cast doubt over whether any work will get done during the first month of session, which starts next week.
DFLer drops out of Minnesota Senate race after questions about residency
Early voting in the race begins on Thursday.
DFL candidate's residency challenged in Minneapolis Senate special election
The allegations against candidate Mohamed Jama are the latest legislative controversy over residency status.
Minnesota's November election: What you need to know to cast your ballot
State law allows voters to cast their ballot up to 46 days before the election, but many will choose to vote on Election Day, Nov. 5.
Minnesota judge elections: What you need to know about candidates running in state court races
Only nine out of 103 judicial races on the ballot this fall are contested.
Gaffes, misstatements or lies? Walz's inaccurate past statements draw scrutiny.
The Minnesota governor's words are being closely scrutinized now that he's on the national ticket.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not said abortion in ninth month is 'absolutely fine'
Donald Trump attacked Kamala Harris' vice presidential nominee from the debate stage Tuesday, but his claims are inaccurate and misleading.
Minnesota 2024 voter guide: Who's running, where they stand on the issues
Early voting begins today in Minnesota. We ask major party candidates for U.S. Senate and Congress about issues ranging from the economy to immigration.
Minnesota Rep. Jeff Dotseth charged in 2008 with abuse of then-wife, court filings show
The first-term GOP representative from Kettle River denied the allegations and said he's "worked to put this difficult chapter of my life behind me."
Minnesota intensifies review process for new automatic voter registration system
Republicans sent letters to the Department of Public Safety asking about the security of the new system.
Gov. Tim Walz returns to the Minnesota State Fair for the first time as vice presidential nominee
The governor's 30-minute State Fair appearance was tightly controlled as Walz balanced security with home state pride.
The races that could determine control of the Legislature
Here's what you should know about 15 key races in Minnesota's swing districts.
RFK Jr. dropped out of presidential race but he's still on Minnesota's November ballot
The campaign must petition the court to get off the ballot once it's set.
Harris and Walz 'politics of joy' theme traced back to another prominent Minnesotan
Former Vice President Hubert Humphrey later regretted using it at a pivotal moment in his political career.
Walz family clarifies they used another common infertility procedure to conceive, not IVF
First Lady Gwen Walz is opening up about their experience with intrauterine insemination to conceive their daughter Hope.
Minnesota's 'Miracle 2.0′ legislative session is getting a new spotlight in the presidential race
Democrats are pointing to it as a model for how to push long-sought priorities through the process despite narrow majorities. Republicans are using it to cast Walz as an extreme partisan.
A chameleon or pragmatist? Walz's political evolution in the spotlight in VP race
Opponents describe him as a political opportunist, but those who know him say he's pragmatic and knows how to evolve to the constituency he serves to meet the time.
Five takeaways from Minnesota's primary election
Incumbents fared well in their intra-party battles on Tuesday, while the grassroots wing of the Republican Party saw mixed results.
What to know to cast your ballot in Minnesota's primary election Tuesday
The results of Tuesday's primary will shape the candidate matchups that voters will choose from in November.
Fact check: Tim Walz did not redesign Minnesota's flag to look like Somalia's flag
A commission created by the Minnesota Legislature redesigned the flag last year and based the final flag design off a concept submitted by a resident.
Walz v. Vance: The veepstakes is going to be a rural-off.
Both vice presidential candidates were added to their tickets to help bring in working-class voters in Midwest and Rust Belt states. Their ability to win those votes will depend on who can be the most authentic messenger.
Harris picks Walz: 'We are going to build a great partnership'
After weeks of speculation, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will join the Harris ticket as her vice presidential pick over other candidates, like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
What you should know about Gov. Tim Walz's record in office, as he joins presidential ticket
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about Walz's time in office.
Gov. Tim Walz appears at Minneapolis fundraiser for Kamala Harris ahead of her vice president announcement
The governor reportedly flew to Washington over the weekend for final interviews for vice president candidates.
How Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became an unexpected contender for vice president
The governor's sudden ascent has surprised some, but those who know him well say his personal and political resume have positioned him for this moment.
X's AI chatbot 'Grok' spread misinformation about Minnesota's ballots. Does the tech giant care?
Secretary of State Steve Simon says the social media platform gave the equivalent of a "shoulder shrug" when secretaries of state brought the problem to their attention.
MyPillow landlord drops eviction after company pays overdue rent
The company was evicted from another warehouse in Shakopee in March after a half dozen default notices.
Gov. Tim Walz says virtual nomination process will create Democratic party unity
A DNC rules committee adopted a plan Wednesday to virtually vote on a nominee ahead of the party's convention in Chicago.
Secretary of State: Contrary to misinformation, presidential candidates not finalized in Minnesota
Both major parties still have time to submit the names of their nominees to the state ahead of the November election.
Is Kamala Harris vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for vice president? He's not saying.
The second-term DFL governor said it's been "a little weird" to see his name reported as a possible candidate.
Gov. Walz backs Kamala Harris, as vice presidential speculation grows
Walz, a two-term governor, is lower down on the list of possible running mates for Kamala Harris than governors of other battleground states.
With Biden out of race, big-name Minnesota Democrats move to Kamala Harris
Biden's stunning decision not to run for president saw Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Rep. Ilhan Omar, quickly line up behind Biden's favored successor, Vice President Kamala Harris. Gov. Tim Walz, who joined party leaders in lauding Biden, could get swept up in VP chatter.
Minnesota abortion providers prepare for influx of Iowans
The Iowa Supreme Court recently struck down a lower court injunction that clears the way for a law there that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy.
GOP U.S. Senate hopefuls Royce White and Joe Fraser spar over conservative credentials, issues
Both are running in an August primary to take on DFL U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar this fall.
DNC letter signed by Walz quiets concerns about push to nominate Biden before August
A roll vote on the Democratic Party's presidential nominee won't happen before Aug. 1.
Royce White campaign claims to reimburse 'non-authorized' charges on strip club, more
The GOP-endorsed Minnesota Senate candidate is facing an FEC complaint for that spending, which campaign finance experts have described as possibly criminal.
Why is Wisconsin a swing state while Minnesota isn't?
A mix of political history, shifting economies, turnout and state policies have set the two states on diverging paths.
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar again 'cancer-free' after procedure
The Democrat has touted the benefits of routine screenings since she was first diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer.
Many millions lost. Is the Walz administration taking fraud and waste seriously enough?
Minnesota's legislative auditor questions if agencies and the governor's office are taking its recommendations seriously. The governor's office said agencies have implemented many of the auditor's suggestions, but sometimes "we may fundamentally disagree."
Mike Lindell's MyPillow facing eviction notice in Shakopee
The company owes its Pennsylvania-based landlord $447,603, according to a court filing, but Lindell says payment is being settled.
As Walz's national profile rises, he's in the middle of discussions about Biden's future
Minnesota's governor could be one of a few key players to choose a nominee if the president leaves the race after the August nominating convention.
Walz, Democratic governors to meet with White House after Biden's debate performance
The governor has defended Biden since the debate and thinks he should remain the nominee.
Walz: Biden 'had a bad night' in debate but should be Dems' nominee
Some Democratic members of Minnesota's delegation said the debate was "terrible" and the president needs to answer serious questions about his campaign.
Judicial board reprimands Minnesota judge who tried to bar formerly incarcerated felons from voting
The reprimand is the second for central Minnesota Judge Mathew Quinn.
Minnesota has contested court races on the ballot this fall. But don't expect battles like Wisconsin's.
Several candidates filed to run in nine Minnesota judicial races this year — after only one contested race on the entire ballot in 2022.
Minnesota's new automatic voter registration system is up and running. How does it work?
The state says the program is already registering between 4,000 and 6,000 people to vote each week.
What could third-party candidates mean for Minnesota's 2024 presidential election?
The campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says it has met the requirements to appear on Minnesota's ballot this fall, and other candidates are collecting signatures.
Audit finds discrepancies in Minnesota COVID-era frontline worker payment program
The Department of Labor and Industry pushed back on the audit, arguing the Legislature favored speedy payments to workers during the pandemic.
Poll: Majority of voters think Trump got a fair trial, felony conviction is disqualifying
Republicans and Democrats are starkly divided on the former president's New York hush-money trial and conviction, the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll finds.
'Battle for the soul of our nation:' Minn. DFLers call for unity ahead of November
Divisions in the party over the war in Gaza flared Saturday during the state party convention in Duluth.
By acclamation, DFLers endorse Amy Klobuchar for fourth term in the U.S. Senate
She will appear at the top of the ticket alongside President Joe Biden in an election that will also decide control of Congress and the Minnesota House.
Battle to control House could end DFL control in Minnesota. Five things to know.
Only a handful of the House seats will be competitive, attracting millions of dollars in spending from groups trying to tip the balance of power.
Do Minnesota Democrats do better in years when Amy Klobuchar is on the ballot?
Party operatives hope her U.S. Senate run this fall will help down the ballot in the battle to control the U.S. and Minnesota House.
What passed — and didn't — at the 2024 Minnesota Legislature
From cannabis to sports betting, what happened with the major bills at the State Capitol in 2024.
What Minnesota's new 'junk fees' law means for purchases — and tipping at restaurants
The change will bar hidden service fees and convenience charges from being added at the end of a transaction.
