WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of falsely downplaying their knowledge of a laptop the Justice Department says belonged to Hunter Biden. The decision by U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui followed a dramatic hearin...
government
With control of Congress on the line in the November 3 midterm elections, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa. Here's what you need to know....
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Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
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Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber....
schools
Some colleges and universities are worried about a decline in the number of college-age students. But experts are divided on whether the decline is real and how bad it could be....
government
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber....
business
Martiya, a new restaurant in Minneapolis, is being described as the Twin Cities’ first fine-dining Somali restaurant. Owner Abdirahman Kahin says he created the space to provide a sit-down East African dining experience and a place for community gatherings....
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The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest....
government
On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know....
Local
October 2026 tied for the third-warmest on record in the Twin Cities, with records dating back to 1872.
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Minnesota voting information portal The post Minnesota voting information portal first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
safety
A man, woman and child were confronted by an armed suspect in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon, and the man was later shot after allegedly being held at gun point, according to police. Investigators say that the man, woman and child were dropping the child off near the 90...
