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Minnesota sets primary voting record with 1M+ ballots cast, officials say

More than a million Minnesotans voted in the primary, setting a new state record, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State. Officials said more than 1,103,000 Minnesotans cast a vote on Tuesday, about 25% of eligible voters in the state. The previous ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 12, 2026

Election takeaways: What we learned from primary night in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Hundreds of thousands of voters turned out to vote for their party’s candidates on Tuesday in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Here’s what we learned from primary night: Demuth vs. Klobuchar: Lisa Demuth had plenty of support to overtake Mike Lindell in the GOP primary for Minnesota gove...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 12, 2026

Minnesota governor: Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic primary

After officially entering the race in January only weeks after Walz said he would no longer seek reelection, Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won the DFL primary to be the next DFL candidate for governor of Minnesota....

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Live results: Wisconsin primary election 2026

Wisconsin's primary election is on Tuesday, Aug. 11, as voters head to the polls to determine candidates for several positions prior to the general election in November....

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Live results: Minnesota primary election 2026

Minnesota's primary election is today, Aug. 11. Find live election results for Minnesota governor, U.S, Senate, U.S. House and other statewide, county and municipal races. =...

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Judge overrules St. Paul City Council, puts renter repair law to voters

A Ramsey County judge has decided to put the right-to-repair proposal before St. Paul voters this November after the city council recently declined to move it forward. If approved, renters would be able to make certain repairs after notifying their landlord before deducting the r...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 11, 2026

Federal election monitors watching Minnesota polling sites during state primary

Several polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties are being monitored by the Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday during the state’s primary election. According to the DOJ, about 20 people from the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section and Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office w...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 11, 2026

Wisconsin primary election 2026: Voter guide

Wisconsin’s primary election to determine the state’s next governor, state treasurer, secretary of state and several congressional districts are underway. Here’s what voters need to know....

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Travel Tuesday: Minnesota Prairie Adventure

Whether you’re a devoted fan of the beloved Little House on the Prairie or just discovering it on Netflix, there’s a magical spot right here where you can step into Laura Ingalls’ world and experience what life on the prairie truly felt like in the 1800s. Jake Juliot with Explore...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 11, 2026

Minnesota Primary 2026: Live updates

Minnesota voters are heading to the polls for the August primary elections. Major races include governor and U.S. Senate, with several high-profile candidates in the mix....

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Blaine leaders try to balance keeping taxes down amid rising population

Blaine leaders are weighing a property tax increase as the fast-growing suburb says it needs more money to keep up with growth. The Blaine City Council has a Monday evening meeting where they will discuss a potential 8.9% tax increase. Mayor Tim Sanders told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 10, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 10, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 10, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 10, 2026

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 ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 10, 2026

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,...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 10, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 10, 2026