Labor tensions and rent-control fallout opened the door for challenger Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s incoming first Hmong American mayor.

Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.

State Rep. Tim O'Driscoll, R-Sartell, on Dec. 4, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. The Republican is in his eighth term and is currently co-chair of the Minnesota House Commerce Committee. O'Driscoll was previously the mayor of Sartell, and was on the city council.

Both seats are in reliably Democratic districts and have drawn a crowd for the primary elections set for Dec. 16.

Minnesota Democrats raked in tens of thousands in campaign cash from fraudsters in biggest pandemic fraud in US

Trump's comments, presented without evidence, have shaken people like Salman Fiqy, who saw an opportunity for the GOP to gain further ground in the Somali community.

Track results in Minneapolis, St. Paul and around Minnesota, including mayors, city councils, and other local leadership.

The Democratic primary has exposed the party's divides, with Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressives endorsing Craig's main rival, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.