Catholic Charities helps Minnesota's unhoused vote ahead of midterms
An early voting event at Catholic Charities Twin Cities helped those experiencing homelessness hit the polls.
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An early voting event at Catholic Charities Twin Cities helped those experiencing homelessness hit the polls.
A Minnesota congresswoman insisted that a federal raid wouldn't silence her. But Rep. Ilhan Omar didn't have much to say as she cast her ballot in Minneapolis on Friday. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains how the Democrat handled new questions about what critics call her "real name."
In the race for Minnesota governor between Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the recurring theme of their final televised debate was seeing who could distance themselves further from leaders of their own respective parties.
A DFL Party ad on the ICE surge doesn't mention that Demuth also blamed "high-level local decisions" for inflaming the situation. WCCO checks that ad and another in the governor's race.
The two major candidates for Minnesota governor took the debate stage for the first time on Monday in Brainerd.
Minneapolis is expanding early voting opportunities with 12 pop-up locations opening across the city.
Earlier this week, President Trump endorsed Michele Tafoya, but her reaction to the endorsement is less than enthusiastic.
Organizers estimated that around 5,000 people attended the rally in downtown Minneapolis at The Commons park.
One of the closest midterm elections this year is turning out to be the Minnesota race for the U.S. Senate. According to the site Real Clear Politics, the average of recent polls has DFL Lt. Governor Flanagan just 2.8 percentage points ahead of Republican Michele Tafoya. Esme Murphy talked with Tafoya on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
For the 25th year, future Minnesota beef farmers are taking over the State Fairgrounds for the annual Minnesota Beef Expo.
Tafoya also used her time to put part of the blame of Operation Metro Surge on Flanagan, saying that the leadership from the governor's office was a "massive failure."
The Minnesota secretary of state, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Kelly Morrison said their offices were sent mail containing an unidentified substance Friday.
More than 200,000 Minnesotans have already cast their vote in the midterm election, according to new data from the secretary of state's office.
Could a Republican flip a Minnesota Senate seat for the first time in more than two decades? The president hopes his endorsement turns the tide in this tight race. A new poll has DFL Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan with just a four-point lead over Republican Michele Tafoya. Trump endorsed Tafoya last night.
Rep. Pete Stauber, the Republican incumbent in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, has represented Duluth and the Iron Range since 2019.
Trina Swanson, the DFL nominee in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, is a former U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services official. The district covers Duluth and the Iron Range.
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, the Republican incumbent in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, has represented western Minnesota since 2021 and is a former lieutenant governor.
Erik Osberg, the DFL nominee in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, owns a media marketing firm. The district covers western Minnesota.
Rep. Tom Emmer, the Republican incumbent in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, has represented the north metro suburbs and exurbs since 2015.
Doug Chapin, the DFL nominee in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, is a college professor. The district covers the north metro suburbs and exurbs.
John Nagel, the Republican nominee in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, is a former state trooper. The district is based in Minneapolis.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, the DFL incumbent in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, was first elected in 2018. The district is based in Minneapolis.
Paul Wikstrom, the Republican nominee in Minnesota's 4th Congressional District, is an engineer. The district covers the St. Paul area.
Rep. Betty McCollum, the DFL incumbent in Minnesota's 4th Congressional District, has represented the St. Paul area since 2001.
Tyler Bass, the Republican nominee in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, is a small business owner from Minnetonka. The district covers the west metro suburbs.
