Harris accuses Trump of 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals in major post-election speech
Former Vice President Kamala Harris used a high-profile speech to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor.
May 1, 2025
Wisconsin clerk who failed to count November votes violated multiple policies, investigators say
The former clerk who somehow failed to count nearly 200 ballots in Wisconsin's capital city didn't break any laws but did violate multiple policies and her contractual duty to supervise elections and maintain professional standards, the results of a city-led investigation released Tuesday show.
April 29, 2025
Same candidate, two parties. A Wisconsin lawsuit aims to bring back fusion voting
Voters in Wisconsin could be seeing double on Election Day if the practice of fusion voting — which allows the same candidate to appear on the ballot under multiple party lines — makes a comeback in the battleground state.
April 29, 2025
Brooks: Young Minnesotans, register to vote like your future depends on it
Happy High School Voter Registration Week to those who celebrate.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksApril 26, 2025
Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
April 22, 2025
Minneapolis Council Member Emily Koski drops out of mayoral race
Koski said she struggled to be her “authentic self” and keep up with fundraising demands. She won’t run for council re-election either.
April 14, 2025
Why the big turnout in the Minnesota House special election in the east metro?
Democrats say voters were fired up over the Trump administration, but Republicans also saw a boost after DFLers boycotted the start of session.
March 14, 2025
DFL wins special election, locking Minnesota House in 67-67 tie with Republicans
As expected, DFL candidate David Gottfried ran away with a victory in Tuesday’s special election.
March 12, 2025
Special election in pivotal Minnesota House race slated for Tuesday
Uncertainty over the east metro seat prompted a dramatic boycott at the Capitol. Democrat David Gottfried is running against Republican Paul Wikstrom.
March 8, 2025
Three candidates announce run for St. Paul City Council vacancy
Molly Coleman, Cole Hanson and Cristen Incitti are seeking the Ward 4 seat vacated with Mitra Jalali’s sudden resignation.
March 7, 2025
Minneapolis City Council member says Emily Koski violated campaign finance law in mayoral run
Council Member Linea Palmisano and two prominent DFL donors filed a complaint with the state alleging campaign finance violations by Council Member Koski.
March 6, 2025
Minneapolis Council Member Andrea Jenkins won’t seek re-election
Jenkins made history as the city’s first transgender council member and went on to serve as council president. She will finish her term, which runs through the end of the year.
March 3, 2025
