Trial over contested Minnesota House election concludes
A trial has wrapped up that could decide which party controls the Minnesota state House following a contested election.
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A trial has wrapped up that could decide which party controls the Minnesota state House following a contested election.
A Scott County judge on Monday heard arguments in an election contest with 21 missing ballots in question and whose outcome could determine the political power balance in the Minnesota House.
The trial begins on Monday for a vote recount that could up-end the power dynamics in the Minnesota legislature.
The trial begins on Monday for a vote recount that could up-end the power dynamics in the Minnesota legislature.
The Republican candidate in a close state House race is asking a judge to invalidate the results and declare a vacancy for that seat, which could prompt a special election sometime early next year.
Minnesota Republicans are asking a judge to invalidate the House race in District 54A after a Scott County investigation found 20 ballots were missing.
The closest state House race in Minnesota is headed to court after House Republicans said Tuesday they will file a lawsuit challenging the results this week.
The closest state House race in Minnesota is headed to court after House Republicans said Tuesday they will file a lawsuit challenging the results this week.
The Minnesota House is on course to be evenly split between Democrats and Republicans while Democrats are set to keep control of the state Senate.
The Minnesota House is looking to be tied with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats. There's a recount Monday in one St. Cloud district and another in a Shakopee wrapped up late last week. Caroline Cummings spoke with House Republican Leader Lisa Demuth about a potential power-sharing agreement in the chamber.
Incumbent DFL Rep. Brad Tabke increased his margin of victory by one vote, which brings his total lead to 15 votes, according to the preliminary results from a recount Thursday of his state House district covering Shakopee.
Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley is the first Kenyan-born state legislator in the country.
On Tuesday, Sherburne County officials announced that a hand recount will be done in the race for Minnesota House District 14B.
Control of Minnesota's House of Representatives hinges on the outcome of races in two districts, and both districts could go into recounts.
Control of Minnesota's House of Representatives hinges on the outcome of races in two districts. Both districts could go into recounts. Right now, DFL and Republican candidates each won 67 races. Esme Murphy reports Republicans are questioning results in the districts with possible recounts. (edited)
Rep. Lisa Demuth, Minnesota's new speaker-designate and leader of House Republicans, is calling into question the results that left the chamber in an even split.
We’re getting a clearer picture of what Minnesota’s legislature will look like, plus more of the day’s top stories.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House and one Senate seat are up for grabs this election and the outcome will determine the balance of power at the Minnesota State Capitol.
All 134 seats in the chamber are on the ballot this fall. But only about a dozen — like District 48B covering all of Chanhassen and parts of Chaska — are competitive. Roughly half of those are in the Twin Cities metro.
The race for president gets the majority of the attention as we race towards Election Day, but Minnesota could be in for some major changes on a state level, too. Democrats currently control the Minnesota House 70 seats to 64. But Republicans only need to secure 68 seats this election to take control back. As our Caroline Cummings reports, that's going to come down to just a handful of races.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman says democrats want more gun safety measures, while House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth says a republican majority would look at tax cuts and education.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs this year.
Minnesota DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell has pleaded not guilty to felony burglary after investigators claim she stole her late father's sentimental items from her stepmother's basement.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the battle for the Minnesota House and why it could impact our lives.
An insect known for carrying debilitating diseases wasn't always on Minnesotans' radar.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A man is in the hospital and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting in Fosston, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, police said.
A north Minneapolis middle school principal gave his students something positive to cheer for on Monday after his winning appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" aired nationwide.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A north Minneapolis middle school principal gave his students something positive to cheer for on Monday after his winning appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" aired nationwide.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
Flock cameras in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are now covered with plastic bags, as city council members voted Monday evening to cancel and pay off the contract with the company.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A man is in the hospital and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting in Fosston, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, police said.
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say that lightning caused two new fires to pop up in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over the weekend.
Authorities are investigating what caused a deadly fire in central Minnesota early Sunday morning.
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
A scathing new report blames DFL leaders for letting Minnesota's fraud crisis spiral out of control. The governor called the U.S. House committee that produced it "a joke." Conor Wight spoke to Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is named alongside Gov. Tim Walz in the title of this 205-page report.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
Rob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
A 54-year-old Minnesota immigrant from Somalia is one of 17 people the Trump administration is targeting in its latest denaturalization campaign.
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
A 24-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing a St. Paul, Minnesota, barbershop owner on the city's east side late last month, according to a criminal complaint filed on Friday.
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
The best women's golfers in the world will tee it up at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska beginning June 25.
Imagine having these credits to your name: a Super Bowl, two Final Fours and the Olympic trials.
Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, site of last year's deadly mass shooting, will be getting upgrades to their wiffle ball field thanks to the Minnesota Twins.
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 to take three of four games in the series.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
An insect known for carrying debilitating diseases wasn't always on Minnesotans' radar.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Parts of western Minnesota are under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Tuesday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
A humid Tuesday will be followed by a storm-filled Wednesday in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow looks to be our first day with a high of 90 degrees or warmer.
Tuesday looks to be our first day with a high of 90 degrees or warmer. And it stays humid, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Parts of western Minnesota are under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Tuesday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
An insect known for carrying debilitating diseases wasn't always on Minnesotans' radar. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner digs into the history of ticks in our region and why concern has never been greater.
The data center debate is leading to legal battles for some Minnesota cities. Ashley Grams explains how Faribault is one of three cities dealing with data center decisions.
The people who deliver food and water to airplanes at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport say they need better safety measures. SkyChefs, the company they work for, refuted claims made by employees on Monday.
A humid Tuesday will be followed by a storm-filled Wednesday in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.