Minnesota's 2026 general election begins to take shape
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.
Matt Little projected winner of DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District race
Former Minnesota state Sen. Matt Little has secured the Democratic nomination for Rep. Angie Craig's seat in the state's only open Congressional race in the 2026 primary election, CBS News projects.
Minnesota officials to have people monitor DOJ observers outside polls
Tuesday is the long-awaited primary in Minnesota and turnout is expected to be high. State officials are preparing for federal observers at some polling locations.
Political analysts give last-minute take on Minnesota primaries
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
Minnesota's gubernatorial, Senate primary races mirroring intraparty battles
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
Senate, gubernatorial candidates face off at Minnesota Farmfest
One of the most competitive races in next Tuesday's Minnesota primary election is for who will be the nominees for U.S. Senate. And Tuesday, Senate candidates battled at Farmfest in Redwood County over benefit cuts that could shrink your grocery budget.
Candidates for Minnesota's 2nd CD face off at Farmfest
The race for Congress in Minnesota's Second District is getting heated. On Tuesday, candidates faced off at Farmfest in Morgan.
Minnesota GOP concerned over governor candidate Mike Lindell's residency status
The Republican Party of Minnesota has asked the state's top election official to clarify constitutional residency rules for gubernatorial candidates, citing concern over Mike Lindell's domicile status.
Mike Lindell's parade pillow handouts may have violated campaign laws
Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, is accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his campaign at a July Fourth parade.
Minnesota's AI "nudification" ban takes effect despite xAI lawsuit
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
2 GOP candidates for Minnesota governor talk paid leave, taxes in debate
Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.
Mpls. City Council member Osman pushes back against Sheriff Fletcher's Somali gang comments
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Among his critics: Minneapolis City Council Vice President Jamal Osman.
3 DFLers face off in Minnesota 2nd Congressional District race
Minnesota's Second Congressional District is the only open congressional district in the state.
Endorsement battles at center of Minnesota DFL race for Senate
The two top contenders in the DFL race for U.S. Senate faced off in a debate at Minnesota Public Radio on Monday.