Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
April 22, 2025
Minneapolis Council Member Emily Koski drops out of mayoral race
Koski said she struggled to be her “authentic self” and keep up with fundraising demands. She won’t run for council re-election either.
April 14, 2025
Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of spring elections offered early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsize role being played by billionaire Elon Musk in the early days of his new administration.
April 2, 2025
Why the big turnout in the Minnesota House special election in the east metro?
Democrats say voters were fired up over the Trump administration, but Republicans also saw a boost after DFLers boycotted the start of session.
March 14, 2025
DFL wins special election, locking Minnesota House in 67-67 tie with Republicans
As expected, DFL candidate David Gottfried ran away with a victory in Tuesday’s special election.
March 12, 2025
Special election in pivotal Minnesota House race slated for Tuesday
Uncertainty over the east metro seat prompted a dramatic boycott at the Capitol. Democrat David Gottfried is running against Republican Paul Wikstrom.
March 8, 2025
Three candidates announce run for St. Paul City Council vacancy
Molly Coleman, Cole Hanson and Cristen Incitti are seeking the Ward 4 seat vacated with Mitra Jalali’s sudden resignation.
March 7, 2025
Minneapolis City Council member says Emily Koski violated campaign finance law in mayoral run
Council Member Linea Palmisano and two prominent DFL donors filed a complaint with the state alleging campaign finance violations by Council Member Koski.
March 6, 2025
Minneapolis Council Member Andrea Jenkins won’t seek re-election
Jenkins made history as the city’s first transgender council member and went on to serve as council president. She will finish her term, which runs through the end of the year.
March 3, 2025
Tim Walz won’t run for U.S. Senate, weighs seeking third term as governor
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is the only Democrat officially in the race so far, but the contest could draw a number of big names.
February 26, 2025
New St. Cloud mayor doubtful city will be reimbursed $200K for Trump rally
Trump’s campaign and the Secret Service are playing hot potato with the $209,000 bill.
February 19, 2025
A look at who might run for Minnesota governor in 2026 — and who’s ruled it out
As Gov. Tim Walz mulls a possible third term, several Republicans, including his 2022 opponent Scott Jensen, consider challenging him.
February 13, 2025
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