Politics

Live Minnesota election results: Updated totals from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth

Updates on 2023 races for Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils, Duluth mayor, as well as in counties, cities and school boards across Minnesota.
Politics

Live: 2023 Minnesota election results

Updates on 2023 races for Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils, Duluth mayor, as well as in counties, cities and school boards across Minnesota.
Local

South Washington County school district voters to decide on millions for renovations

The slimmed-down request, a year after the district's voters rejected a much larger request, is one of dozens of school district ballot questions this fall.
Duluth

Your Duluth 2023 primary election guide

The only primary election in Minnesota this year is in Duluth, which is Aug. 8. Find your precinct, and learn more about the candidates running for mayor, City Council and school board.
Politics

Many Minnesota counties shifted right; why Walz still beat Jensen

Considering how many voters are in Ramsey and Hennepin counties alone, even a small shift can make a big difference.
Politics

6 maps that take a deeper look at Minnesota's election results

From the attorney general race to a razor-thin upset of an incumbent in the Arrowhead, there were a few notable takeaways.
Duluth

Questions on candidates? Here's a guide to Duluth area elections

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In New Ulm, culture wars at forefront in school board race

Politics

Campaign check: A deeper look at 2022 Minnesota election cycle claims

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Minnesota's 'Big Oil' lawsuit becomes an issue in attorney general's race

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August 9, 2022

Photos: 2022 Primary Day in Minnesota

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New Voices
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Star Tribune Opinion's latest feature spotlights commentaries written by first-time contributors to our pages. These thinkers, readers and opinionated community members from across Minnesota have something to say and, we hope, inspire you to join the conversation, too.
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March 19, 2022
Sen. Michelle Benson arrived early at a GOP convention for Senate District 57 at Lakeville North High School to mingle with party activists.

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December 11, 2021
Dr. Scott Jensen smiled as he spoke to supporters before the start of a GOP gubernatorial debate on Dec. 7 in Wayzata.

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November 3, 2021
Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey hugged his father at his campaign’s election night party at Jefe Urban Cocina Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 in Minnea

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