Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
May 20, 2025
Former Minnesota Senate minority leader drops out of race for U.S. Senate
She would have faced Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in battle for the DFL nomination for the U.S. Senate.
May 17, 2025
Minneapolis City Council member will stay in race after failing to win DFL endorsement
Council Member Katie Cashman was defeated by Park Board Commissioner Elizabeth Shaffer at Saturday’s Ward 7 convention.
May 14, 2025
Orono elects Schwingler to City Council
Voters picked him from a field of five candidates in a special election Tuesday.
May 14, 2025
Minneapolis council candidate apologizes for saying she lacks ‘the desired amount of melanin’
Park Board Member Becka Thompson implied that her opponent, who is Bengali American, was elected due to the color of her skin.
May 9, 2025
How many married women in Minnesota may not be able to vote under proposed federal voting changes?
The Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office said it doesn’t know for sure, but we tried to unearth that number.
May 9, 2025
Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age
Former President Joe Biden says he's responsible for Donald Trump's victory last fall, but he attributes Kamala Harris' loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism.
May 8, 2025
Frey extends olive branch to foes, saying Democratic-run cities can be a beacon amid federal chaos
“We may not control the world or the White House, but here in Minneapolis, I promise you: We got your back.”
May 6, 2025
Harris accuses Trump of 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals in major post-election speech
Former Vice President Kamala Harris used a high-profile speech to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor.
May 1, 2025
Brooks: Young Minnesotans, register to vote like your future depends on it
Happy High School Voter Registration Week to those who celebrate.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksApril 26, 2025
Minneapolis Council Member Emily Koski drops out of mayoral race
Koski said she struggled to be her “authentic self” and keep up with fundraising demands. She won’t run for council re-election either.
April 14, 2025
Why the big turnout in the Minnesota House special election in the east metro?
Democrats say voters were fired up over the Trump administration, but Republicans also saw a boost after DFLers boycotted the start of session.
March 14, 2025
