Minnesota’s initial voter turnout estimates appear lower than 2020 general election
Minnesota came out of Tuesday’s general election with an unofficial estimated voter turnout of 76%, a full 3% lower than the 2020 presidential election statewide turnout of 79% but higher than 2016’s 75%. The Secretary of State’s estimates are ...
Live Minnesota election results: State House Districts 66-67
Results for Minnesota House Districts 66-67 will start to come in after polls close at 8 p.m. You can find results below or by clicking here. The Minnesota DFL won full control of the Minnesota Legislature in 2022, capturing enough seats in the Senate while maintaining its majority in the House while Gov. Tim Walz won re-election.
Trump victory boosts mine near Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota
The Twin Metals Copper Nickel Mine Plant site and Tailings Management site would be located near Birch Lake, pictured, in a region of Minnesota that drains directly into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Minnesota election results: Control of MN House still too close to call
The Minnesota House of Representatives is an even split after Election Day, but two races determined by just a handful of votes could lead to an automatic recount and change which party is in control.
Gov. Tim Walz will face new era of divided government in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz faces a new era of divided government in Minnesota when he returns from the presidential campaign trail, now that Republicans appear to have broken the Democratic trifecta that helped put him on Kamala Harris’ radar.
Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A seat goes to GOP incumbent Perryman
In the Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A race, Perryman bested Daisane by more than 2,500 votes, which was a nearly 13 percentage point difference. Perryman’s success comes after she won the seat against Tami Calhoun in 2022 by fewer than 200 votes. Calhoun won a seat on the St. Cloud City Council this 2024 election.
Referendums approved for multiple Minnesota school districts
Referendums aimed at increasing funding for 54 Minnesota school districts were sent to the voters on Tuesday, with many getting the green light.
Democrats retain control of Minnesota Senate, House still up for grabs
Democrats currently have a one seat majority in the Minnesota Senate after winning the special election in District 45.
Minnesota House could be tied 67-67, ending Democrats’ trifecta; recounts expected
Republicans flipped three key swing districts in the Minnesota House, making the party breakdown an even 67-67 between Republicans and Democrats, according to preliminary election results. If the results stand,
Minnesota voters overwhelmingly say ‘yes’ to continue lottery funds for environmental efforts
The constitutional amendment to extend Minnesota's Environmental and Natural Resources Trust fund received over 77% of the vote.
Minnesota prepares for familiar QB in clash with Rutgers
Minnesota is spending this week preparing defensive game plans for a familiar quarterback, although coach P.J. Fleck is downplaying the reunion.
Tie in Minnesota House could end DFL "trifecta," but some races likely head to recount
Control of the House is still up in the air as Republicans were able to flip three seats and several other races could head towards a recount.
Minnesota House could be evenly split, but recounts loom
Results show a 67-67 split in the lower chamber Wednesday morning, but in two races, DFLers lead by just a few votes.
Minnesota House looks to be tied for the first time since 1979
Results on Wednesday morning show Republicans flipping three seats: one each in the Iron Range (7B), Winona (26A) and St. Peter (18A) Minnesota. The turnover marks the first time since 1979 since