The last bill approved before the regular session closed made a series of changes that will mostly affect election administration but also put the onus on voters to return absentee ballots sooner.

The 2025 legislative session came to an end late Monday night with a lot of work still on the table for Minnesota lawmakers. The House and Senate passed the $1

By Mark Zdechlik Thousands of newly eligible voters in Minnesota cast ballots in the 2024 election, following the law change allowing formerly incarcerated people to vote. About 20 percent of people who were previously barred from voting went to the polls — a number that was higher than some advocates expected.

With a trio of House members running for Senate in Minnesota, New Hampshire and Kentucky, their seats have become prime targets to flip.

A special election will be held next week to replace the former mayor's controversial appointment to Orono City Council.

Nearly 10 years ago, Trump transformed the way politicians talk, and especially the way they curse: openly and without apology. He won the 2016 election immediately after the publication of a tape in which he infamously described grabbing women’s genitals and has freely used curse words and vulgar language ever since.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to update agency budgets, enhance public oversight, and designate the Giant Beaver as the state fossil.

ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers polished up the state’s election laws before adjourning this week, addressing some issues that tripped up races last year and changing a system some blamed for ...