Morris: Drones will put public safety first; we just have to get it right
Last week, I spent the better part of an hour talking with Minneapolis City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw about drones as first responders.
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Opinion | Minnesota should let students practice democracy before they turn 18
We could do so by making sure every school board in the state has a student representative.
The latest: Minnesota primary election
The latest: Minnesota primary election MPR News
Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing, with many trapped under the debris. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizalez said Tuesday ...
Minnesota election officials prepare for high turnout, federal election monitors
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Minnesota officials advise voters as Justice Department sends seven teams to monitor primary
Minnesota officials advise voters as Justice Department sends seven teams to monitor primary Star Tribune
Minnesota primary elections: Key under the radar races
Minnesota primary elections: Key under the radar races FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
3 frontrunners in Republican primary for Minnesota governor, but who will separate?
Voters across Minnesota will head to the polls Tuesday to select the top candidates for the state’s next governor — a role that will have a new face for the first time since 2019. With Gov. Tim Walz choosing not to run for reelection , Amy Klobuchar, who has served Minnesota in t...
Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan lead DFL candidates in US Senate primary
The DFL candidate for U.S. Senate will be chosen by voters on Tuesday from a pool of six candidates, although it’s widely considered a two-woman race. This is the race to replace Sen. Tina Smith, who is not seeking reelection. The frontrunners in the DFL primary are Angie Craig a...
Highly competitive 2nd Congressional District in Minnesota features trio of leading DFL candidates
Voters in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District — a heavily competitive region that Republicans and Democrats both vie for — will have many options to choose from at Tuesday’s primary. Angie Craig has held the position since 2019, but now that she’s running for U.S. Senate , the...
9 Republicans on US Senate primary ballot but 1 clear frontrunner
Minnesota Republican voters will have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to their party’s Senate candidates. Nine Republican candidates will be on the ballot Tuesday, all hoping to be the GOP nominee in November to compete to replace Senator Tina Smith, a Democrat who...
GOP primary for State Auditor pits name recognition vs. party support
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the state’s primary, and one of the partisan races on the ballot will be for state auditor. The current state auditor, Julie Blaha (DFL), is not seeking reelection after serving two terms. RELATED: Minnesota State Auditor Julie ...
Despite dropouts, crowded field in Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Voters across Wisconsin will head to the polls Tuesday to set the top candidates to be the state’s next governor. Current Gov. Tony Evers is not seeking reelection. Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany is widely considered the GOP frontrunner against political newcomer Andy Manske,...
DOJ will have election observers in Minnesota for Election Day
DOJ will have election observers in Minnesota for Election Day FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Find your polling place, hours on primary day
The primary election, the day each party’s top candidate is selected for the general election, is Tuesday in Minnesota and Wisconsin. If you didn’t vote early in-person or by absentee ballot, here’s how to find your polling place and hours. Polling Locations In Minnesota, find yo...
How to get primary election results and watch coverage
The primary election on Tuesday is the final major milestone before the general election this fall in Minnesota and Wisconsin. With several statewide and local races on the ballot, there will be a lot of interest both locally and nationwide in the results Tuesday. You can watch l...
What’s on the ballot for the primary election?
Tuesday is Primary Election Day, the day each party’s top candidate is selected for the general election. In both Minnesota and Wisconsin, several statewide and local seats are up for grabs. It’s important to know that voters can only vote for candidates from one political party ...
Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selection begins in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
Jury selection began Monday in the murder trial of the man accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis' trial is happening nearly 30 years after the deadly drive-by-shooting in Las Vegas....
Primary election information
https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/whats-on-my-ballot The post Primary election information first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Be prepared on Election Day
Be prepared on Election Day City of Minneapolis (.gov)
The Primary Election Is Tuesday. Here's What You Need To Know.
The Primary Election Is Tuesday. Here's What You Need To Know. Patch
In these Minnesota Senate seats, Tuesday’s primary election will likely decide the final winner
In safely Democratic or Republican districts, primary voters have all the power.
GOP primary for Minnesota governor tests Trump’s political muscle
Republican voters face a defining choice: Follow Trump’s endorsement or nominate a candidate who could be more competitive in November.
Michele Tafoya’s star power faces a conservative test in GOP Senate primary
Tafoya will face Adam Schwarze and Royce White in Tuesday’s primary election to set up November’s ballot.
Vang: Let’s hang on a minute before we cancel Mayor Kaohly Her
The investigation is still underway, but that hasn’t stopped an awful lot of people from acting as though it’s over.
Minnesota candidates race to the finish in high-stakes primary
With Tuesday’s election looming, campaigns fanned out across the state for a final weekend of door-knocking, voter pitches and arguments over what their parties should stand for....
At Issue: Aug. 9 — Primary election this Tuesday, Medicaid fraudsters restitution
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Five candidates seek Hennepin County Attorney's Office seat in primary election
Five candidates seek Hennepin County Attorney's Office seat in primary election MPR News
Minnesota GOP grapples with a familiar divide in Tuesday’s Senate primary
Conventional wisdom from national Republicans and outside observers is that Michele Tafoya gives the GOP its best shot in a general election. She needs to win Tuesday’s primary first....
Minnesota hemp industry gets a lifeline as US Senate votes 61-32 to delay federal ban
A Senate vote has put a pause on the looming federal hemp ban, giving Minnesota’s hemp industry more time to find a lasting solution.
Rash: Minnesota cyberattacks add to Trump’s summer of water woes
From Reflecting Pool algae to recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems, the Trump administration is navigating a higher-than-usual number of water issues....
Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday, cementing the command of President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer at a Department of Justice that Trump has sought to bend to his will....
Minnesota primary primer: 5 questions with GOP governor candidates Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth, Kendall Qualls
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS conducted a series of 1-on-1 interviews leading up to the Minnesota primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Below are the interviews with the Republican candidates for governor, Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls. The extended interviews are below them. ...
Minnesota primary primer: 5 questions with DFL US Senate candidates Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS conducted a series of 1-on-1 interviews leading up to the Minnesota primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Below are the interviews with the DFL U.S. Senate candidates, Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan. The extended interviews are below them. RELATED: 1-on-1 with l...
Minnesota primary primer: 5 questions with GOP US Senate candidates Adam Schwarze, Royce White, Tom Weiler
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS conducted a series of 1-on-1 interviews leading up to the Minnesota primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Below are the interviews with the Republican U.S. Senate candidates Adam Schwarze, Royce White and Tom Weiler. The extended interviews are below them. NOTE:...
Minnesota Clemency Commission recommends pardon for immigrant who says deportation means death
A Minnesota man’s fight to stay in the U.S. now hinges on a pardon recommendation that could determine his future.
Private recordings show infighting as Hennepin County hospital budget teetered
Recently unsealed recordings show how a private hospital board meeting in December 2023 epitomized the frustrations over money and power-sharing at Hennepin Healthcare....
St. Paul may settle defamation case with $360,000 to former council aide
The proposed settlement comes as the same City Council member, Anika Bowie, faces another workplace misconduct allegation from another former aide.
US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump
The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, delivering a political blow to President Donald Trump three months ahead of midterm elections and complicating decision-making for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve....
Judge finds Mike Lindell may have violated election laws with MyPillow handout
A Minnesota judge has found there is probable cause to believe Mike Lindell, former MyPillow CEO, violated campaign finance rules when he tossed out pillows during a parade in Delano....
Election officials urge Minnesotans to hand-deliver mail-in primary ballots by Tuesday at 5 p.m.
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MN Clemency Review Commission considering case of man facing deportaion
A man facing kidney failure and deportation back to Laos will learn his fate as the Minnesota Clemency Review Commission considers his case, while his doctor says disrupting his medication could result in death....
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
LONDON (AP) — A proposal to limit “vertical drinking,” a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London. Politicians from Prime Minister Andy Burnham to London Mayor Sadiq Khan have piled in...
So Minnesota: Missing film footage of historical South St. Paul vote discovered after a century
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Mayor Kaohly Her declines to address sexual harassment allegations at St. Paul event
All eyes were on Mayor Kaohly Her as she appeared in public for the first time since sexual harassment allegations against her became public.
Mayor Frey addresses MPD overtime, scrutiny expected during budget season
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Report on Mayor Her harassment allegations still not finished, according to investigators
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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee voted along party lines Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a referral to the Department of Justice for potential investigation over wh...
Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured....
The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions
A Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amen...
The Vikings aren’t for sale, owner Mark Wilf says, and the goal remains: Win a Super Bowl
The co-owner also dismissed the idea of private-equity investment and celebrated Minnesota’s selection to host the 2028 NFL draft.
GOP-endorsed Adam Schwarze makes his pitch to voters in Minnesota Senate race: Full interview
FOX 9 has extended an invitation to all the candidates polling above 5% in both the Minnesota Governor and Senate primary races to appear on our All Day program for an interview. On Wednesday, GOP-endorsed Republican Adam Schwarze is running for one of Minnesota's seats in the U....
At Farmfest, Senate hopefuls stick to familiar scripts — and take a few detours
Democrats Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig sparred with Republicans Michele Tafoya and Royce White a week before the primary election.
Health warning at Cedar Lake beaches for blue-green algae
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board says there is a hazardous algae warning at all three beaches at Cedar Lake. It’s the highest risk warning for blue-green algae . The warning is based on water samples taken Monday, which were higher than the standard to close the beach a...
Farmfest debates offer last public forum of candidates ahead of primary election
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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale. Schwartz was confirmed in a 51-44 vote. The 54-yea...
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week as a Republican-led committee prepares to vote to hold him in contempt and refer the matter to the Justice Department. A contempt finding could open the ...
Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: Democrats' division on display in Michigan Senate race
The Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat hung on a razor's edge early Wednesday, with the unresolved race becoming the latest and most dramatic example of a lingering divide over political tactics and progressive ideology as the party seeks a path back to power....
St. Paul City Council president supports closing Pig’s Eye Park encampment — but with conditions
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Mike Lindell steps down as MyPillow CEO, says he’s ‘all in’ for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO and shifting his focus to his full-time campaign for Minnesota governor, the company announced Tuesday. Lindell will remain on MyPillow’s board of directors and be a minority stockholder, he told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, but will no...
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