August primaries set the stage for November elections in Minnesota, Wisconsin
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Primary day is looming in Minnesota. Here are the key races to keep an eye on.
Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week.
What is Project 2025? The legal challenges the conservative blueprint faces
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into what this roadmap would look like and the legal challenges it could face.
What's next for Minnesota voters as the presidential race hits reset
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
Eviction suit against Mike Lindell's MyPillow dismissed after deal to pay overdue rent at Shakopee facility
An eviction lawsuit against Mike Lindell's MyPillow has been dismissed after the company earlier agreed to pay overdue rent at a Shakopee facility.
Could traditionally blue Minnesota be within Trump's reach?
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
Preparing communities for increasing climate change disasters
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It's a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
Political parties vying to bolster support in western Wisconsin
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Minnesota political strategists say Biden-Trump debate will hinge on who makes "the least mistakes"
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
Life-changing bill for adoptees takes effect July 1
Starting July 1, a new law will make Minnesota only the 15th state to allow adoptees full access to their original birth certificate.
Does Trump's criminal conviction matter to voters?
In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
Ticks may be worse after the mild winter. Here's what you need to know about tick-borne disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
The future of homeowners insurance is uncertain in Minnesota. Here's why.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts.
"I lose Minnesota, I'm never coming back": Trump returning to Minnesota for GOP fundraiser Friday
In 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost he would never come back. Now, he'll return to Minnesota Friday for one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at Trump's goal of winning our state.
Minnesotans struggle to escape COVID-19's tentacles
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.