"No credible threat" against Minnesota poll workers, but state officials still prepared
Despite a national warning, the risk of violence against Minnesota poll workers next Tuesday is "low," the state's top elections official said.
Out-of-state money flows to Minnesota as governor's race tightens
The Republican Governors Association last week donated $750,000 to a local political fund, campaign finance records show, and the money is going toward an attack ad against Walz that falsely claims he said he wanted to "defund the police."
Walz, Jensen spar in final debate before Election Day
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Dr. Scott Jensen clashed in their third and final debate Friday, sharpening their attacks on each other in the waning days of the campaign for the state's top job.
Voice of the voter: What are Minnesotans thinking ahead of midterm elections?
For those planning to vote, what are key issues motivating them? WCCO went to Burnsville, Anoka, Hutchinson and St. Paul to see what's on some voters' minds.
DFL Auditor Julie Blaha in dead heat with GOP challenger Ryan Wilson
The battle for Minnesota state auditor – a down ballot race that doesn't draw the same attention as other statewide offices – is in a dead heat and the leading candidates have different visions for the job.
Sunday night debates: AG, SOS and Gov. Walz declines debate with Jensen
The candidates seeking the offices of Minnesota attorney general and secretary of state squared off in back-to-back televised debates on Sunday, making their final pitches to voters two weeks before Election Day.
University of Minnesota continues cleaning of mold in freshman dorm
Two weeks ago, the school confirmed it collected samples of a fungus found in the 17th Avenue Residence Hall, where some students who live there said they had been feeling ill for weeks before the discovery.
State grant funds awarded for projects in communities hit hard by COVID, civil unrest
The Coliseum was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Gov. Walz, Scott Jensen square off in 2nd gubernatorial debate
Gov. Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen faced off in their only televised debate Tuesday night, clashing on issues from abortion to education.
Keith Ellison, Jim Schultz square off in second attorney general debate
DFL incumbent Attorney General Keith Ellison and GOP challenger Jim Schultz went head-to-head on Monday in their second debate in three days. It comes as recent polling shows them in a statistical dead heat to be the state's top legal officer.
DFL incumbent AG Keith Ellison and GOP challenger Jim Schultz spar in 1st debate
Violent crime, abortion policy and the Feeding Our Future fraud scandal were defining issues in the hour-long debate hosted by MPR News Friday.
'Documenters' trains Minneapolis residents to be local government watchdogs
"A cool byproduct of it is by having people physically there, I do think that kind of signals to these local government agencies that 'Hey, people are watching. We are tuned in,'" said Jackie Renzetti.
Minnesota secretary of state race draws national attention, spending from Democrats
The battle for Minnesota secretary of state isn't usually a high-profile race, but this year the election is gaining national attention - and cash.
Grassroots group seeks to engage more Latino voters this election
"When the Latino community is getting fully involved, when people of color are getting fully involved, you're going to have a more representative democracy," said COPAL's Ryan Pérez.
What President Biden's marijuana pardon means for Minnesotans
The pardons will impact 6,500 nationwide and thousands more in Washington, D.C., a senior administration official said, but stressed there are no people currently incarcerated in federal prison for such convictions.