A blue wave, a GOP shutout: Five takeaways from Minnesota’s election
Fraud attacks failed to derail Democrats, who now face pressure to restore trust in state government as Republicans confront another failed bid for statewide power.
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Jake Johnson declares victory in Minnesota’s 1st District race against Brad Finstad; recount likely
Southern Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District race is likely headed to a recount after an extremely narrow vote margin as of Wednesday morning. Democratic candidate Jake Johnson has claimed victory as he currently leads Incumbent Rep. Brad Finstad by 324 votes, according to the...
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Amy Klobuchar and Peggy Flanagan triumph as Democratic wave sweeps across U.S.
Democrats gained control of the Minnesota House and Senate, setting up a DFL “trifecta.” Nationwide, Democrats racked up wins, taking over leadership of the House and Senate as voters issued a rebuke to President Trump....
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Race for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District remains too close to call
The race in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District between Republican Rep. Brad Finstad and DFL challenger Jake Johnson remains too close to call.
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Democrats win control of the Minnesota Legislature
Full results aren’t yet available, but Democrats have already defeated Republicans to flip several key seats and secure a state government trifecta.
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Historic midterm rout across U.S. serves as a sweeping rebuke of Trump era
The electoral backlash extended even into deep red states and indicated that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice....
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Minnesota weather: More rain Wednesday before drying out Thursday
More rain showers are expected across Minnesota Wednesday before cooler and drier weather returns Thursday.
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Minnesota 8th Congressional District: Pete Stauber wins reelection
Republican incumbent Pete Stauber won reelection to Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District, securing a fifth term in office.
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Everything you could possibly want to know about Flanagan’s win in maps.
Search an address, city or county to see how Minnesotans voted for U.S. Senate in 2026, or zoom in to see precincts, vote counts and shifts.
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Ken Barlow is forecasting more wet weather today–but a sunny weekend is on the way!
Good Wednesday morning! Expect more occasional showers and more drizzle today and tonight as the storm(s) which brought us the rain on Monday and on Election Day lingers. The big storm continues to spin right over the metro, like a giant pinwheel–keeping us damp. However, after a...
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Nicole Mitchell secures Woodbury City Council seat following burglary conviction
Former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell has won a spot on the Woodbury City Council over a year after she was convicted for burglarizing her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home back in 2024. 100% of the Woodbury precincts have now reported and Mitchell will join Samantha Wolf as the tw...
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Every precinct, every vote. The map that explains Klobuchar’s win.
Search an address, city or county to see how Minnesotans voted for governor in 2026, or zoom in to see precincts, vote counts and shifts.
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Wisconsin election results: Who won governor's race?
Results for the Minnesota midterm elections including governor, attorney general and U.S. congressional districts.