Latest political news and government coverage from the Twin Cities, Minnesota, Washington D.C. and Congress from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Nov 29, 2010 · Minnesota breaking news and local news from across the state, covering Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud, Mankato and Moorhead.

Dec 25, 2024 · The governor’s vice-presidential run, a state senator’s burglary arrest and the legislative session’s chaotic end were among Minnesota’s biggest political stories of the year.

Nov 9, 2022 · Minnesota Democrats took back control of the state Legislature in Tuesday's election, a stunning upset that will give the party complete control of state government for the first time since 2014.

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May 14, 2025 · Democrats maintained their one-seat majority in the Minnesota Senate in November’s elections, but Republicans broke the DFL’s majority in the now-tied House.

Before the 2024 election in Minnesota, take a look at the candidates running for U.S. House and Senate and their stances on issues before you cast your ballot.

Nov 15, 2025 · Explore in-depth coverage of the 2025 Minnesota elections and primary, including candidate profiles, voting information, and analysis.

Apr 11, 2025 · Minnesota’s GOP legislative caucuses and congressmembers have told the state party’s new leaders to take a firmer stance on Action 4 Liberty, or risk having funding cut off.

Five weeks after losing a national election, Gov. Tim Walz is keeping his options open both in Minnesota and nationally, gearing up for the 2025 legislative session and trying to understand why ...