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Online applications now open for Minnesota’s 2025 Industrial Hemp Program

Online applications are now open for anyone wanting to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2025, a press release said Thursday.

Minnesota once again saw strong voter participation in election

Turnout in Minnesota was higher than 2016, but lower than the record-setting turnout in 2020, according to the secretary of state’s office.

Minnesota vs. Rutgers prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 11 picks

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3) hit the road for a Big Ten showdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4) on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at SHI Stadium. The game will be broadcast on NBC,

In northeastern Minnesota, two longtime lawyers vie for contested judicial race

Gunnar Johnson, Duluth’s former city attorney, and Shawn Reed, who says he’s been involved with more than 11,000 cases in 27 years, outlasted the other three candidates on the primary ballot.

Control of Minnesota Capitol at stake; voters to pick at least 1 new member of Congress, too

Ahead of the election, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, told MPR’s Politics Friday that Democrats prioritized voters’ top concerns over the last two years — safeguarding reproductive health care and adding new state spending to offset the price of college, child care and housing.

More than 1.2 million absentee ballots accepted in Minnesota

The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is reporting that 1,271,636 absentee and mail-in ballots have been accepted in the state for the November 5 election. In total, election officials distributed 1,441,898 absentee ballots. All ballots must be ...

More than 1.2M absentee ballots accepted in Minnesota

As of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, local election officials have accepted 1,271,636 absentee and mail ballots for the General Election. That’s according to a press release sent out by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office.

Minnesota Live Results: 2024 Senate Elections

Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and her Republican rival, Royce White, will face off Tuesday in the Minnesota Senate race. Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog.

On the Ballot: Minnesota House District 8A

The DFL will be represented by former Duluth Firefighter Pete Johnson, while the Republican party will be represented by retired Minnesota State Trooper Mark McGrew. McGrew’s campaign, according to his website, focuses on three issues: increasing public ...

Somali community leaders in Minnesota endorse Trump for president

ST.PAUL — Somali community leaders endorsed Trump for the presidency on Saturday, Nov. 2 during an impromptu non-party-affiliated press briefing at the State Capitol. During the conference over 10 speakers discussed their reasons behind endorsing Trump, including the economy, education, public safety, the fentanyl crisis and global relations.

Live Minnesota election results: Key races in MN

The presidential race features Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, with Minnesota's 10 electoral votes on the line. Minnesota typically votes Democratic for president, with the state not having voted Republican since 1972.

Voters to decide fate of Minnesota’s dedicated lottery money to environment

It’s the third time since 1990 that voters can guarantee the continued flow of proceeds to the state’s Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Live Minnesota election results: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump for president

Trump narrowly missed winning Minnesota in his two previous presidential campaigns. He came within 1.5 percentage points of victory in 2016, when he won Wisconsin and Michigan. This election cycle, Trump has suggested he could win Minnesota. However, since Walz was named on the ticket, he hasn’t paid a visit to Minnesota.

Man critically injured in shooting near Minnesota State Capitol

A man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting near the State Capitol Tuesday afternoon, according to police.