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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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GOP Secretary of State primary features former local party chair and ex-state rep, judge
On Tuesday, two Republican candidates hoping to flip the Secretary of State position will face off for the GOP nomination. Wendy Phillips and Tad Jude are both aiming to challenge incumbent Secretary of State Steve Simon, the lone DFL candidate. To get the latest results in this ...
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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,...
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Vast array of Republican, Democratic candidates in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District
Tuesday’s primary will be the next step in filling a soon-to-be vacant seat in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The incumbent, Tom Tiffany, is running for governor of Wisconsin, leaving open a seat that Republicans have held since 2011. To get the latest results in this ra...
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Berge, Cooke face off in Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary
Two members of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin are vying for their party’s nomination to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday. The winner of the primary will be the Democratic challenger to incumbent Representative Derrick Van Orden in November, who is ru...
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‘They didn’t have the words to talk about it’: Teachers warn test scores may be impacted by Metro Surge
Some educators warn of a drop in state assessment scores this year, and they’re pointing to Operation Metro Surge as the culprit. “For my students in January, there was a noticeable difference. In January, there was a quiet,” said Stacy Bartlett, a veteran teacher from Stillwater...
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Chicago elementary school shooting leaves 2 custodians dead, police say
Two custodians are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said.
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From state standards to test day: How Minnesota’s MCA questions take shape
We’re heading back inside your schools to find out more about how the state comes up with the material on your child’s annual state assessment exams. It’s a follow-up to a question that came up as we reported on the number of students who are opting out or just not showing up for...
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DOJ observers denied access to Hennepin, Ramsey polls, will be watched by state observers
Minnesota state officials will “watch the watchers” on primary day, monitoring Department of Justice observers outside polling locations in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after local officials denied them entry....
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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...
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What’s OK and not allowed at polling places
Tuesday is the primary election in Minnesota, meaning thousands of voters will be headed to the polls. Minnesota typically doesn’t have many allegations of voting violations, but with more citizens on high alert, here’s what is OK and what isn’t allowed at polling places. Authori...
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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...
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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after weeks of intensive medical care
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
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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 ...
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Trump’s State Department revoked 175,000 visas since January 2025
Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.
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Muggy with off-and-on storm chances this week – Chris
Good Monday evening! We’re starting the week on a muggy note, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of a stray shower or storm toward sunrise Tuesday. Most areas stay quiet tonight, but a few spots may wake up to rain. Tuesday brings a chance of a shower or storm early, then anot...
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Minnesota wildfires: Superior National Forest reopening 73% of BWCA campsites
Portions of Superior National Forest are reopening as firefighters make headway on several major wildfires sparked by July lightning strikes.
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Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits....
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3 new wildfires started by lightning in northern Minnesota
The Superior National Forest is reporting that three new wildfires have started as of Friday due to lightning. As initially reported by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS sister station WDIO , the Hanson Lake Fire , which is being managed by the Superior National Forest Service, is being reported...
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Minnesota sets early voting record ahead of Tuesday’s primary
Secretary of State Steve Simon attributed the turnout to high-profile governor and Senate contests.
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Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche , was sworn in Monday as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction under the Republican president. Another former T...
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Soren Stevenson: As Frey considers painful cuts, Minneapolis is overspending on police
Residents are bracing for cuts to critical services and yet another property tax hike in the mayor’s 2027 city budget.
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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 .
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Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minneapolis teacher protections, but has ‘grave doubts’ about policy
While noting concerns over the district’s rules, the judge dismissed the matter on procedural grounds.
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Isanti man facing 14 counts of attempted murder, 18 additional charges for hourslong standoff
An Isanti man is facing over 30 felony charges after an extensive standoff involving an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement last week. RELATED: Gunman in custody after 6-hour Isanti standoff, BCA investigating Jason Michael Phillips, 42, faces 32 charges, including 14 counts...
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Minnesota primary election tomorrow: Voter guide
Minnesota's primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Find information on where and how to vote, what's on your ballot and where to watch election night coverage....
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Here’s where Democratic Senate candidates Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan diverge on the issues
Many of the areas where they differ on policy boil down to ideological beliefs.
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Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
KENSINGTON, Maryland (AP) — The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Last month averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees Celsius) across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing t...
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Minnesota sheriff taking down Flock cameras despite defending the technology
The move comes as the license plate readers are debated on constitutional grounds and are subjected to vandalism in Minnesota and beyond.
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Investigation underway at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
An investigation is underway at George Floyd Square on Monday involving multiple Hennepin County investigators and now the Minnesota BCA.
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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....
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Isanti standoff charges: Man accused of firing at police with wife, 5 children inside home
An Isanti man accused of repeatedly firing at law enforcement during an hours-long standoff while his wife and five children were inside the home is now facing dozens of felony charges....
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Neal: Savannah Bananas packed Target Field, but the Lynx were Minneapolis’ best show Sunday
More than 53,000 fans packed downtown for the two sporting events, but Kayla McBride’s record-setting performance delivered the day’s most compelling action....
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Northside Greenway Art Project
Northside Greenway Art Project . The post Northside Greenway Art Project first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Legal rarity for Minnesota has passenger charged for deadly actions attributed to driver
A mother is charged with telling her unlicensed teenager to be behind the wheel before the minivan hit a couple on a Twin Cities neighborhood sidewalk....
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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.