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Candidates backed by teachers union sweep Minneapolis school board elections

Voters statewide also overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will increase school funding without raising taxes.

Look up how your city voted, from governor to school board

The results from Tuesday’s election are in. Who did your neighbors support?

Everything you could possibly want to know about Flanagan’s win in maps.

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.

Every precinct, every vote. The map that explains Klobuchar’s win.

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.

How a year of crises changed the trajectory of Amy Klobuchar’s career

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.

A blue wave, a GOP shutout: Five takeaways from Minnesota’s election

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.

Votes still being tallied in Minnesota’s First Congressional District

The competitive contest in southern Minnesota may be headed to a recount.

U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber wins re-election over Trina Swanson in northeastern Minnesota

The Republican has represented the district since 2019 and champions mining interests.

Democrats win control of the Minnesota Legislature

Full results aren’t yet available, but Democrats have already defeated Republicans to flip several key seats and secure a state government trifecta.

Amy Klobuchar highlights priorities after historic election as governor

She promises “top to bottom” audit of state government and to sign a “gun safety bill.”

Democrats hold Angie Craig seat as incumbents keep Minnesota House seats

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.

Keith Ellison re-elected as Minnesota attorney general

The DFL attorney general defeated Republican Ron Schutz after a campaign focused on fraud and the office’s role in challenging President Donald Trump.

Rep. Tom Emmer wins seventh term representing central Minnesota

The current Republican majority whip defeated Democratic challenger Doug Chapin.

Republican Ron Schutz concedes in the Attorney General race to Keith Ellison

Lisa Demuth concedes Minnesota's governor race to Amy Klobuchar

Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory

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.

Democrat Matt Little wins Angie Craig’s House seat

The former Lakeville mayor defeated Eric Pratt to win the south metro/southern Minnesota seat.

Democrat Josh Turek wins election to the US Senate from Iowa as Democrats win US Senate

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.

Betty McCollum wins 14th term in Congress

The St. Paul Democrat defeated Republican Paul Wikstrom.

Flanagan holds off Tafoya to keep U.S. Senate seat in DFL hands

The lieutenant governor defeated the former sports broadcaster in the race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

Ilhan Omar wins fifth term representing Minneapolis in Congress

Her election comes amid scrutiny from the Trump administration over alleged immigration violations.

Rep. Kelly Morrison wins second term representing Twin Cities’ western suburbs

She defeated Republican newcomer Tyler Bass.

Klobuchar elected Minnesota’s first woman governor

The U.S. senator defeated Republican Lisa Demuth, extending the DFL’s long hold on the state’s top office.

Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas and sends a shock through the GOP

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.

Fischbach wins re-election in Congressional District 7

Republican to serve a fourth term representing western Minnesota

Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate election in South Carolina over Republican Darline Graham

Annie Andrew shattered decades of Republican dominance in South Carolina on Tuesday to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the deeply conservative state in a generation.

Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate seat, flipping a key GOP-held seat

Democrats in Washington believed early in the midterm campaign cycle that former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper would be their biggest recruiting win as they tried to forge a once-unthinkable path to a Senate majority.

Chris Pappas defeats John E. Sununu to keep New Hampshire US Senate seat in Democratic hands

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire on Tuesday, keeping a critical open U.S. Senate seat in the hands of Democrats as they regained control of the chamber.

Want to race in the Minneapolis skyway? 5K event expanding to Minneapolis in 2027

The event, which started this year in St. Paul, brands itself as an opportunity to “run where no one has run before,” in a climate-controlled environment.

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection, defeating Rep. Mike Collins to hold a key Democratic seat

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff was reelected Tuesday to a second term, holding a key seat for Democrats by defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins in a race that catapulted the Senate's youngest member to the forefront of his party's national stars as it looks to stymie President Donald Trump in his final White House years.

Takeaways: Voters punish Trump, and the GOP suffers historic losses

President Donald Trump repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he was on the midterm ballot. They did. And it's hard to imagine a worse outcome for the Republican president and his party.

Democrats win the US House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.

The political fault lines that will shape Minnesota’s election outcome

Keep an eye on these four themes as returns come in from across the state.

Driver charged with fleeing fatal collision in Eagan; not believed to be at fault

The driver ran from the scene where two of his passengers were fatally injured, according to the County Attorney’s Office.

Tracking federal anti-ICE assault cases

Three dozen Minnesotans received federal charges; many have been downgraded or dismissed.

Minnesota 4-Hers plant a seed and watch it grow...and grow...and grow

Who grew the biggest pumpkin? The orangest pumpkin? The pumpkin with the strangest shape? Read on to learn all.

How the Minnesota Star Tribune reports election results

The outcome of many contests will be clear on Election Day, but it may take longer to determine the winner of close races.

Día de los Muertos celebrations persist in the wake of Operation Metro Surge

Community members gathered in Minneapolis to honor lost loved ones and those whose lives were affected by ICE activity in Minnesota.

Feds target noncitizens for voter fraud charges, leave others to state courts

Eleven people face federal charges in Minnesota, including some who say they misunderstood voting rules. Citizens accused of similar offenses have not faced federal prosecution.

Record number of Minnesotans vote early ahead of Tuesday’s election

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said federal intelligence officials have resumed some cooperation with state elections staff.

Charge: Video, DNA samples led police to Minneapolis Green Line shooting suspect

Jaquan Darrian Edwards was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a man on Oct. 3.

Judge orders federal government to bring deported immigrant back to Minnesota

The Shakopee resident was arrested outside his home by federal agents and deported to the Central African Republic.

FBI operation in Indian Country disrupts drug trafficking, locates child victims

Federal officials say their work is ‘a starting point’ of bringing justice to victims of crime.

Día de los Muertos events continue in wake of Operation Metro Surge

I-394 lanes reopen as two years of construction end

E-ZPass lanes will reopen later this week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.

Your guide to voting in Minnesota on Election Day

Where to go, what to bring, how to return that absentee ballot still sitting at home and the top races to watch.

A guide to following Minnesota’s election results Tuesday

Plus: Kamala Harris makes a last-minute Minnesota endorsement.

Demuth and Tafoya stress independence. These suburban voters still see Trump.

Some right-leaning voters aren’t sure there’s enough distance between the increasingly unpopular president and the Republican candidates at the top of the ticket in Minnesota.

Minnesota Democrats promise to fight fraud. These voters aren’t convinced.

Republicans have tied fraud to Democrats for months. That messaging worked on these swing district voters.

Minnesota colleges brace for an enrollment ‘cliff.’ Will it really happen?

Some colleges and universities are worried about a decline in the number of college-age students. But experts are divided on whether the decline is real and how bad it could be.

Fraud, Trump and a final scramble for votes in Minnesota

Democrats sought to turn enthusiasm into votes as Republicans rallied supporters around fraud, taxes and public safety in the final weekend of the midterm campaign.

Minneapolis, Hennepin County spent more than $600,000 to replace a City Hall flagpole

Plus: Council debates whether to allow city money for police trip to Florida to honor heroism, given MPD overspending.

MnDOT tests prairie willows to green up Minnesota highways

A U of M researcher is looking at how they grow along an inhospitable stretch of freeway. If they thrive, the plants could be used elsewhere.

Minnesota children detained, businesses lost millions during ICE surge, state report finds

A preliminary report from a council established by Gov. Tim Walz details the toll of Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration crackdown on children, schools and the state’s economy.

Tolkkinen: My sister’s mind disintegrated in her final months. She didn’t want to die like that.

It’s been seven years since Minnesota lawmakers gave right-to-die legislation a hearing. Let’s get back to the table.

Legend says a poker game reshaped two Minnesota counties. History is murky.

Sibley County’s missing chunk has long been blamed on a bad hand. Historical evidence points toward political dealing.

Where Flanagan and Tafoya stand on key issues in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race

From immigration and health care to abortion rights and the war in Iran, the candidates have offered sharply different approaches to some of the biggest questions facing Congress.

Where Demuth and Klobuchar stand on the issues in Minnesota governor’s race

From taxes and fraud to abortion rights and health care, the candidates offer competing visions for Minnesota’s next chapter.

Why the blue wave could turn out to be a purple ripple in Minnesota

Republicans are betting anger over fraud can counter frustration with Trump in Minnesota. Democrats, long dominant in statewide races, think the national political dynamic is on their side.

Tolkkinen: Come with me to the basement of the notorious Palmer House in Sauk Centre. If you dare.

The hotel, one of greater Minnesota’s paranormal hotspots, was offering Halloween tours.

‘Our votes are important’: Minneapolis Native community rallies voters amid immigration enforcement concerns

Community members are mobilizing voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election, driven by concerns about Operation Metro Surge, tribal sovereignty and the future of their communities.

Mayor nominates 26-year veteran Melquist to become St. Paul’s new fire chief

The City Council must still approve the recommendation before Jeramiah Melquist gets the job.

Police arrest suspect in fatal Green Line shooting

The 30-year-old suspect was in jail on Saturday awaiting possible second-degree murder charges.

Minnesota cannabis businesses won’t benefit from federal medical marijuana changes

Businesses in states that have legalized recreational cannabis may not see tax advantages from the federal rescheduling of medical marijuana, according to a letter one Minneapolis dispensary owner received from DEA agents Friday.

At Minnesota fraud briefing, Trump officials echo GOP campaign attacks

Minnesota Republicans have sought to make fraud a top issue in their bid to flip statewide offices, and they got help from top White House officials on Friday.

Metro Surge has scared crime victims from court, county attorney says

The victims’ absences have forced Hennepin County prosecutors to dismiss cases. County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the operation continues to undermine public safety.

Spending blitz shakes up race for Republican stronghold in southern Minnesota

In the First Congressional District, GOP Rep. Brad Finstad and Democrat Jake Johnson are getting financial boosts from national groups in the closing days of the race.

Trump officials spotlight Minnesota fraud cases involving millions of dollars

Federal officials announced new enforcement efforts in St. Cloud, days before an election in which Republicans have made fraud a central issue.

Transgender teen sues Duluth-based Essentia Health for ending gender-affirming care

The teen received gender health services for more than five years before it stopped.

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Novice urban explorer details her terrifying five-story fall that left her paralyzed

A prominent law firm is representing two Twin Cities families whose teens have been severely injured in falls in dormant grain elevators.

Minnesota sets early voting record amid concerns about federal election interference

Secretary of State Steve Simon said his office is planning for unprecedented challenges to Tuesday’s voting and results.

Trump and Clinton rally as early voting surges, Alaska probe widens, and Michigan Democrats feud

President Donald Trump rallied with Republican supporters in Florida on Friday while former President Bill Clinton spoke to Democrats just two states over in Mississippi, both of them beseeching voters to head to the polls for the midterm election that will determine which party controls Congress.

Judges order county to identify children placed in Red Lake’s welfare agency

The Beltrami County Attorney said Red Lake’s child welfare office serves approximately 200 children. The troubled agency recently came under federal control by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

St. Paul school board approves new plan to avoid teacher layoffs

Superintendent Stacie Stanley presented a plan Friday to cut costs after the number of English language students declined after Operation Metro Surge.

Roper: Minneapolis’ public safety overhaul enters a messy second act

The Office of Community Safety is being dismantled, alternatives to policing remain unsettled, and the mayor and council are still at odds over what comes next.

Most Minnesota judges face no challenger. Here are the three contested races.

Only voters in parts of northern, southwest and east-central Minnesota will see multiple candidates for district court judgeships.

AI workers pour campaign cash into Minnesota. Some want their industry reined in.

Anthropic staff who support more regulations gave to Flanagan, Klobuchar and Emmer. Local AI companies are also giving to candidates, as the implications of the technology grow as a political issue.

JD Vance cancels Friday trip to St. Cloud

The last-minute cancellation was confirmed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and others will speak at 1 p.m. in St. Cloud.

Measles case count hits 80 in Minnesota, the highest since 1990

Public health officials warn that even more cases of the highly infectious disease are likely because fewer parents are getting their children vaccinated against measles.

Como Zoo’s Skeeter the giraffe euthanized at age 17

Skeeter, “everyone’s giraffe,” was put to sleep Thursday at the St. Paul zoo following months of declining health.

A dark-clad figure roams the city in the dark of night. He is Duluth Batman.

A battle of Duluth/Superior superheroes and villains is unfolding on TikTok.

Minneapolis council approves allowing homeless people to sleep in cars at designated sites

The city isn’t funding the program but would allow people to sleep in licensed, managed lots with access to water and restrooms.

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the ''Star Trek'' and ''X-Men'' franchises, has died. He was 86.

Minneapolis among finalists for basketball Final Fours in 2030s

The NCAA said the cities it selects will be announced next summer.

Michele Tafoya walked away from a dream job to find her political voice

The Republican Senate nominee’s decision to leave NBC at the height of her career paved the way for her run for office.

For Peggy Flanagan, politics began at the dinner table

How the DFL Senate nominee’s childhood cemented a belief in what government could do.

Unprecedented spending amplifies Hennepin County Attorney’s race

Nearly $2 million has been spent on Anders Folk and Cedrick Frazier in the race to replace Mary Moriarty. A Republican coalition has also gotten involved.

St. Paul finds funding to keep Hourcar running after abrupt closure

The city will find a contractor to administer the car-sharing program, hoping state legislators will pass state funding for Hourcar.

Federal and state fraud investigators search autism centers

The FBI said it was working with state and national agencies on investigations at several sites.

Amy Klobuchar and Peggy Flanagan triumph as Democratic wave sweeps across U.S.

Democrats gained control of the Minnesota House and Senate, setting up full control of state government. Nationwide, Democrats racked up wins, taking over leadership of the House and Senate as voters issued a rebuke to President Trump.

Minnesota to scrutinize Google data center’s environmental impact

For the first time, a state agency will oversee the environmental review of a data center.

Ilhan Omar investigation involves new scrutiny of long-disputed marriage

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security investigated the marriage in summer 2016, during the Obama administration, and found some evidence that it was fraudulent, current and former officials said.

JD Vance to visit St. Cloud for fraud announcement

The vice president, who will appear in Minnesota on Friday, chairs the White House’s fraud task force.

Klobuchar runs to the middle, but not on abortion

Plus: Tafoya dodges her own crowd in the burbs.

Banning State Park to close for a year for upgrades after surge in visitors

Visits to the popular park near Sandstone have more than doubled since 2019, prompting $2.5 million in improvements.

Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting

A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would ''wreak havoc'' on the midterm elections.

Republicans once cultivated Somali votes. Now they’re a campaign target.

Ads invoking fraud and gang violence are drawing accusations that Republicans are demonizing an entire community. Some of the criticism is coming from within the GOP.

Quaint Hopkins diner calls out candidate for filming ad inside without permission

Hoagie’s Family Restaurant said Republican secretary of state candidate Tad Jude did not disclose a filming project would be used for a campaign ad.

Mystery political mailers target Tafoya, promote Libertarian Senate candidate

The advertisements are part of a wave of election mailers from little-known groups, raising questions about who is paying for them and why.