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Minneapolis selected as 2028 Olympic torch relay host city
Minneapolis has been selected to become an official host city for the 2028 Olympic torch relay. The relay will last three months and it will feature one city from each U.S. state, all leading up to the opening ceremony in Los Angeles on July 14, 2028. The Minneapolis City Council...
Minneapolis may lay off 100 city employees in budget cuts. Taxpayers could still face double-digit hike.
Mayor Jacob Frey will unveil a budget proposal next week that could include layoffs and closing or consolidating some departments to plug a $33 million budget gap....
St. Paul Mayor Her investigation: Council president declines comment
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is pressing St. Paul City Council members for answers and reaction on the sexual harassment investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her. Last week, three St. Paul City Council members released statements , noting the “serious allegations” but pledging to respect the inv...
St. Paul council to hold public meeting on encampment clearings
The St. Paul City Council is set to hold a special public hearing on Tuesday as the city prepares to clear a homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park.
Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee is expected to vote Tuesday to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department after the former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump secured the support of Republican senators who threatened to bl...
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along par...
Michigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary
Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner heading to a November contest critical to the party's hopes of reclaiming the Senate majority....
Plymouth redevelopment could ease property tax growth, mayor says
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$8 million in grants headed to MN municipal airports for safety upgrades
Minnesota is investing millions to boost safety and modernize dozens of local airports across the state.
Todd Barnette stepping down as Minneapolis community safety commissioner at end of year
Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette will be stepping down from his position at the end of the year, a city spokesperson confirmed. Barnette will remain interim commissioner until the end of the year while a search for a permanent commissioner proceeds. Over th...
Todd Barnette to resign as Minneapolis safety commissioner after council stalemate
Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette announced on Monday he will resign his role as commissioner by the end of the year following a standoff with the city council over his appointment....
Demuth won’t change her style — even as her path narrows for the GOP governor nomination
Passed over by party activists and President Donald Trump, the Minnesota House Speaker is counting on Republican voters to reward experience over MAGA star power....
Counterpoint | Minnesota has issues. But has it hit rock bottom? Hardly.
Let’s stick with the facts and stop with the hyperbole this election season.
Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle....
At Issue: Aug. 2 — DFL Senate primary latest, harassment claims against St. Paul’s mayor
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Georgia man accused of attacking children aboard Carnival cruise while intoxicated
A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly attacked two children aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship while intoxicated....
Minnesota Supreme Court weighs return to paper voter rosters
The city of Oak Grove wants the court to bar Anoka County from forcing it to use electronic voter rolls.
Small-town whistleblower awarded more than $3 million by jury
Good Thunder’s former city clerk argued she lost her job for reporting concerns about the mayor.
FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate ‘in the public interest’
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday defended his agency’s recent actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to “operate in the public interest” and the FCC is merely trying to restore that standard. Broadcasters like ABC, Carr said in an in...
Hennepin County election judge button design contest
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St. Paul city council members weigh in on Mayor Her sexual harassment investigation
More elected officials in St. Paul are speaking out about the ongoing sexual harassment investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her.
Thousands of Marvel-themed popcorn buckets and cups sold at movie theaters nationwide recalled
Check your cupboards. More than 55,000 Fantastic Four and Captain America cups sold at movie theaters across the country last year have been recalled due to button cell batteries being easily accessible by children and posing injury risk if swallowed....
Minnesota Mermaid Paddle Boards
Paddle boarding is one of the most beloved ways to soak up everything Minnesota’s stunning lakes have to offer. A creative high school teacher is spending her summer leading imaginative paddle board classes out on the sparkling waters of Prior Lake. Reporter Kristin Haubrich intr...
5 questions on 5 issues: Mike Lindell, Republican candidate for governor
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is continuing a series of one-on-one interviews with statewide candidates for governor and U.S. Senate focused on key issues voters tell us are important to them. RELATED: 5 questions on 5 issues: Kendall Qualls, Republican candidate for governor | 5 questions o...
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her embroiled in sexual harassment probe amid high-profile camp closure, budget rollout
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St. Paul Mayor Her probe: SPPD chief sends email, council member calls lack of transparency ‘unacceptable’
We’re hearing from more St. Paul leaders as the sexual harassment investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her continues. On Thursday, two St. Paul City Council members released statements, noting the “serious allegations” while also slamming the lack of transparency involved in the proce...
Minneapolis Violence Interrupter Dashboard
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Detroit Lakes school leader ‘blindsided’ by vote banning LGBTQ Pride rainbows
“This big decision is made in less than an hour and then makes headlines,” said school board member Julie Smith-Yliniemi.
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Mandela Barnes dropped out of Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor on Thursday, further shaking up the race less than two weeks before the Aug. 11 election. The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as de...
Primary turnout gives older Minnesotans more influence over November ballot
Some think younger voters might be more engaged in the Aug. 11 primary as a result of the politically turbulent year.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she intends to stay in office amid harassment investigation
Mayor says her “attempts at humor” fell short, but the allegations have raised questions about her leadership style.
Wisconsin primary 2026: Early voting opens ahead of Aug. 11 elections
Here's what you need to know as early in-person voting gets underway for Wisconsin’s primaries.
‘Serious allegations’: Latest on sexual harassment investigation of St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her
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French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors
The man discovered remains believed to belong to five newborns hidden inside cardboard boxes in his home after his partner gave birth at home and was taken to a hospital, according to prosecutors....
Trump’s filibuster push splits Minnesota GOP Senate hopefuls
The leading Republican candidates say passing the SAVE Act is a priority, but they are divided on how far they’re willing to go to pass the elections bill....
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her under investigation for sexual harassment allegations
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Minneapolis council member warns of property tax spike amid projected budget shortfall
Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville says without changes to city spending, property taxes could go up 13% next year as the city projects a $30 million budget deficit for 2027....
An upcoming November vote would reportedly increase school funding without raising taxes
“They don’t have funding for proper teachers and programs that they need because their funding was cut.” Abby Robinson homeschools two of her four kids, in part because of budget problems at her local public school. Education leaders think they’ve found one way to help with that ...
Flock camera debate continues in Fridley as officials explain data access changes
The debate over Flock cameras and automated license plate readers continued at a Fridley City Council meeting Monday as residents voiced concerns and officials outlined changes made to who can access the data....
Minnesota Republicans lose ground with voters of color ahead of gubernatorial primary
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Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor’s race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Early in-person voting begins Tuesday in swing state Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with a democratic socialist trying to overcome the incumbent governor’s choice to replace him . Democrats are hoping to retain control of the governor’s ...
Wisconsin Democrats casting early ballots are divided over whether democratic socialist can win
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats casting in-person absentee ballots Tuesday in Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor are divided over whether a democratic socialist could prevail in the swing state’s general election, echoing concerns of those who are backing the incu...
Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton on Tuesday to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies, ensuring that a permanent director is in place as the midterm elections approach. Clayton is expected to be confirmed along party lines after a content...
Federal judge blocks law banning prediction markets from operating in Minnesota
A federal judge has blocked a law that would have banned prediction markets from operating in Minnesota starting next month. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez granted a preliminary injunction to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kalshi and Polymarke...
Craig vs. Flanagan debate: Immigration votes, fraud ties, and a senator in the ICU
The race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate is heating up as early voting begins and candidates face off in a tense debate.
Minnesota law banning prediction market wagers put on hold
The biggest platforms, Kalshi and Polymarket, were joined by their fedeal regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in challenging the state law....
Mayor Her: ‘Impossible’ to resolve St. Paul’s $26 million deficit without raising taxes
St. Paul residents should expect some form of a property tax increase as the city works to close a $26 million budget deficit for next year. St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her said she is still making final changes before presenting her budget to the St. Paul City Council. She said the ci...
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. The Justice Department asked the justices to halt ...
In this battle over an Edina bike lane, the cars won
A unanimous vote to largely preserve parking on Wooddale Avenue in Edina reflects the growing tension between long-term bike plans and established neighborhoods....
Lynx voices help shape WNBA’s biggest conversations — from player safety to league leadership
The WNBA’s record-setting growth has brought heightened scrutiny over online abuse, officiating, political attention and the future of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert....
Robbinsdale schools seek support on bond referendum as pushback grows
Pushback is growing surrounding a metro school district’s ask to voters for what could be a more than $400 million bond referendum. Locking in the figures this last week, the Robbinsdale Area School Board approved three ballot questions for voters this November, possibly increasi...
Forest Lake card shop broken into: owner loses up to $50K in Pokémon collectibles
A Forest Lake card and video game store is picking up the pieces after an early morning break-in left a boarded-up window and big questions about security....
In the GOP primary, Tafoya and Demuth are betting that money matters
Their campaigns have drawn the kind of financial support rarely seen in Minnesota Republican politics. It sets up a test in the upcoming primary election of whether fundraising prowess can outweigh endorsements and grassroots enthusiasm....
Readers Write: HERC incinerator, Iran war, lutefisk, senior drivers, voter intimidation
Readers Write: HERC incinerator, Iran war, lutefisk, senior drivers, voter intimidation Star Tribune
Data Center debate in Pine Island as judge pauses development
A lawsuit has paused a planned data center in Pine Island. Construction was supposed to start this month on Project Skyway near Highway 52. Earlier this year, the Pine Island City Council approved a conditional use permit to develop at least 100 acres on nearly 500 acres of land....
Minnesota elections: Vote early in person
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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Expected voter turnout, most important election issues
Turnout for primary elections tends to lag behind November turnout. Based on Minnesotans’ own answers, that appears likely to happen again this year. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show that more people are likely to find time to vote for the November election than the prim...
Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled
The new recall covers Romorgniz 12-Drawer Fabric Dressers sold on Amazon between May 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots don’t arrive by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their votes are counted, a lawsuit filed Friday argues. The lawsuit comes amid growing concerns about how ...
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