Election
Heading into Super Tuesday, many Minnesota voters unhappy with Biden-Trump rematch
Early ballots aren't surging as voters feel uninspired by a rerun of 2020.
Local
A tumor in her brain, she wants the option to die peacefully — before it's too late
As the Legislature debates a bill on medical aid in dying, also called assisted suicide, a Corcoran woman with terminal brain cancer fears an ugly death.
Politics
Minnesota has $3.7 billion surplus; officials warn against spending it all
They said a potential shortfall of about $1.5 billion could occur in the coming years if lawmakers don't leave some of the surplus on the bottom line.
Politics
Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco prompts bill for upfront disclosure of full ticket prices
The Minnesota proposal would also ban deceptive resale websites and speculative selling.
Nation
McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump
Long before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues Wednesday announcing he would step down as the Republican leader this fall, he knew the time had come.
Election
Phillips comes in behind Biden and 'uncommitted' in Michigan primary
The Minnesota presidential candidate received less than 3% of the Democratic primary vote with nearly all votes counted.
Politics
Rachel Bohman seeks to challenge Minnesota GOP Congressman Brad Finstad
The Rochester native worked in Hennepin and Anoka county elections before returning home.
Politics
Minnesota colleges could host on-campus early voting under proposal at Capitol
Easier voting access for students is the goal of Democrats sponsoring the bill. Republicans say it could mean more costs for local governments that run the state's elections.
Election
Nikki Haley rallies supporters in Bloomington
Fresh off a loss in South Carolina's Republican primary, Haley is campaigning in Super Tuesday states.
Election
Group encourages Minnesota Democrats to vote uncommitted on Super Tuesday
They hope to push him toward supporting a cease-fire in Gaza.
Minneapolis
Defenders of fired Minneapolis civil rights director speak out
Alberder Gillespie again declined to comment, but several current and former officials praised her integrity.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz signs fix for $350 million error in last year's tax bill
Republicans are also pushing for a fix in the bill to help businesses.
Minneapolis
Should Minneapolis let voters change city laws?
A public hearing is planned for March to discuss the idea, which could go to voters in November.
Election
Dean Phillips' constituents have mixed feelings about White House run
Says one supporter turned critic: "It just seems like he has completely abdicated his responsibility for being our representative."
Nation
Supreme Court to decide how the First Amendment applies to social media
Two cases arrive at the court garbed in politics, as they concern laws in Florida and Texas aimed at protecting conservative speech by forbidding leading social media sites from removing posts based on the views they express.
Nation
Fact-checking Trump and Haley's war of words
While attacking each other's record and policies, both have turned to false and misleading claims.
Election
Minnesota's 2024 precinct caucuses are on Tuesday: What to know if you go
Republicans, Democrats and the Legal Marijuana Now Party have precinct caucuses on Tuesday. Want to get involved? Here's what to expect.
Nation
An RNC member is trying to stop the party from paying Donald Trump's legal bills
At least one member of the Republican National Committee is working to slow Donald Trump's attempted takeover of the organization by pushing to keep the committee neutral until Trump is officially the presidential nominee and avoid picking up his legal bills.
Politics
Rice County officials have spent years battling groups over voting machines
The County Board chair fears staff could quit heading into the 2024 election season.
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