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The United States Capitol on Oct. 27, 2022.

Minnesota House tied, DFL trifecta broken, recount Thursday

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 14, 2024

The Minnesota House will likely be tied 67-67 between the DFL and Republican parties, breaking the two-year-long DFL trifecta. Minnesota House Republicans flipped three House seats to end the DFL...

Klobuchar will win another term in the Senate.

Senator Amy Klobuchar expected to win Senate race

by Rachel Hoppe
Published November 5, 2024

Incumbent Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is projected to win her seat against former NBA player and Republican challenger Royce White, according to The Associated Press (AP).As of 10:45 p.m., Klobuchar...

Ilhan Omar being interviewed in her office on February 23, 2024.

Rep. Ilhan Omar to Keep 5th District Seat

by Casey Marble
Published November 5, 2024

Rep. Ilhan Omar is projected to win Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. The race was clear cut with Omar having about 76.4% of the vote compared to her Republican...

A supporter at the Minnesota GOP election night watch party on Tuesday.

Minnesota Democrats and Republicans remain optimistic

Minnesota Democratic and Republican supporters at their respective watch parties are mostly hopeful, with some concern about the potential election results. Some supporters have switched party support...

Trump wins, election coverage

Trump wins, election coverage

The presidency, Congress, Minnesota Legislature and more are up for grabs on the general election Tuesday.The Minnesota Daily will provide live updates to this story as results come. Polls closed in...

From local organizations to students, Minnesotans weigh in on what is bringsing them to the polls.

Abortion, gun control and more will decide how Minnesotans vote

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 4, 2024

With the upcoming Nov. 5 general election, how Minnesotans land on issues like gun violence, the war in Gaza, abortion and civil rights will make or break campaigns.Current Vice President Kamala Harris...

The rule has been in effect since 1983.

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule goes into effect

by Katrina Bailey
Published October 30, 2024

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule, which prevents utility companies from shutting off customers’ natural gas and electricity, went into effect in October and goes until April 30.Under the rule, a payment...

More states looking to abolish the Electoral College

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 27, 2024

With the presidential election ahead, the Electoral College will make or break who takes the presidency, but many are unhappy with that system.More states are signing up for the National Popular Vote...

Wolters said her priorities are public safety, more opportunities for business and balanced state spending. Photos courtesy of Abigail Wolters and Mohamud Noor. Graphic by Alex DeYoe

Republican candidate emerges for District 60B

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 23, 2024

Republican candidate Abigail Wolters for Minnesota House District 60B has emerged as the conservative challenger for incumbent House Rep. Mohamud Noor.The heavily Democratic-leaning House seat in the...

Supporters argue the change would increase voter turnout and save the city money.

Odd or even years? St. Paul voters will decide when to vote

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 2, 2024

The St. Paul charter currently mandates that city elections occur on odd years, but a question on the November ballot might change that.St. Paul voters will decide if city elections should move from...

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