Minnesota Senate race emerges as key battle in Democratic Party civil war

In exclusive Newsweek interviews, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig each argue why they should be Minnesota's senator.

Minnesota election results 2025

Track results in Minneapolis, St. Paul and around Minnesota, including mayors, city councils, and other local leadership.

Sartell's O'Driscoll won't seek reelection to Minnesota House

State Rep. Tim O'Driscoll, R-Sartell, on Dec. 4, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. The Republican is in his eighth term and is currently co-chair of the Minnesota House Commerce Committee. O'Driscoll was previously the mayor of Sartell, and was on the city council.

Special elections set to fill vacancies in 2 Minnesota House districts that cover Twin Cities

Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.

How St. Paul’s Mayor Lost a ‘Safe’ Re-election Bid

Labor tensions and rent-control fallout opened the door for challenger Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s incoming first Hmong American mayor.
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Fraud-Tainted Donations Spark Scrutiny for Minnesota Democrats Caught in Feeding Our Future Fallout

Minnesota’s political establishment is facing renewed criticism after newly surfaced records revealed that several prominent Democrats accepted tens of thousands

Minnesota Democratic lawmakers received over $50K in campaign cash from Feeding Our Future fraudsters

Minnesota Democrats raked in tens of thousands in campaign cash from fraudsters in biggest pandemic fraud in US

Pete Buttigieg endorses Angie Craig in Minnesota Democrats' Senate primary

The Democratic primary has exposed the party's divides, with Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressives endorsing Craig's main rival, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
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