Election
March 5
Voters walk past lines of students to cast their ballots for Tuesday's primary at Highlands Elementary School in Edina.

Everything you need to know to cast your ballot in Minnesota's presidential primary

Polls opened at 7 a.m. on Super Tuesday, and some rules are different from other state elections.
Local
March 5
Minnesota joins 14 other states holding presidential primaries on March 5. Democrats will also host an additional contest in American Samoa.

It's Super Tuesday in Minnesota and the polls are open

Unlike other state primaries, voters will only decide on their preferred candidate for president.
Politics
March 4
Donald Trump spoke during his rally at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He said " We just had news that in Minnesota we are doing fantastic" he

Donald Trump falsely claims he won Minnesota in 2020, then contradicts himself

He told a Minnesota talk radio station Monday that he's going to give winning the state a "big shot" this fall.
Election
March 2
Susan Barksdale inserted her ballot after voting at Martin Luther King Park Recreation Center on Election Day in Ward 8 of Minneapolis, Minn. on Tuesd

Four things to watch for on Super Tuesday

Minnesotans will cast presidential primary ballots on Tuesday, along with people in more than a dozen other states.
Election
March 1
Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota.

Live Poll: Will you vote on Super Tuesday?

Election
March 1
Caucus Chair Steven Fillbrandt counts those interested in becoming delegates to the district convention in a packed Precinct 1, Ward 1 caucus at St. L

Heading into Super Tuesday, many Minnesota voters unhappy with Biden-Trump rematch

Early ballots aren't surging as voters feel uninspired by a rerun of 2020.
Election
February 28
Dean Phillips had his best showing in New Hampshire's presidential primary, garnering about 20% of the vote.

Phillips comes in behind Biden and 'uncommitted' in Michigan primary

The Minnesota presidential candidate received less than 3% of the Democratic primary vote with nearly all votes counted.
Politics
February 27
Rachel Bohman is running as a Democrat in Minnesota's First Congressional District.

Rachel Bohman seeks to challenge Minnesota GOP Congressman Brad Finstad

The Rochester native worked in Hennepin and Anoka county elections before returning home.
Election
February 26
Nikki Haley took the stage at her rally in the Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington on Monday.

Nikki Haley rallies supporters in Bloomington

Fresh off a loss in South Carolina's Republican primary, Haley is campaigning in Super Tuesday states.
Election
February 26
Jaylani Hussein, co-chair of the Minnesota chapter of the Abandon Biden campaign, spoke during a news conference Monday outside the federal courthouse

Group encourages Minnesota Democrats to vote uncommitted on Super Tuesday

They hope to push him toward supporting a cease-fire in Gaza.
Minneapolis
February 26
Voters fill out their ballots in November 2022 at Emerson Dual Language School in Minneapolis.

Should Minneapolis let voters change city laws?

A public hearing is planned for March to discuss the idea, which could go to voters in November.
Election
February 25
Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, pictured here greeting voters in New Hampshire, is facing pushback from some of his Minnesota constituents as he c

Dean Phillips' constituents have mixed feelings about White House run

Says one supporter turned critic: "It just seems like he has completely abdicated his responsibility for being our representative."
Election
February 24
Minnesotans meet for precinct caucuses Tuesday night, the official kick-off to political organizing around the 2024 election cycle.

Minnesota's 2024 precinct caucuses are on Tuesday: What to know if you go

Republicans, Democrats and the Legal Marijuana Now Party have precinct caucuses on Tuesday. Want to get involved? Here's what to expect.
Politics
February 23
Dean Phillips in his New Hampshire campaign headquarters in January.

What's going on with Dean Phillips? He floats Nikki Haley team-up, attacks Walz and Klobuchar

The Minnesota congressman running for president continues to flip-flop on a potential third-party bid.
Politics
February 23
Since 1972, nine Minnesotans have run for president. Among them (left to right): Amy Klobuchar, Dean Phillips, Hubert Humphrey, Walter Mondale, Tim Pa

Do Minnesotans run for president more often than people from other states?

Residents of the state have played an outsized role in presidential politics — but have never won the presidency.
Election
February 21
Tad Jude has launched a Republican campaign for the open Third Congressional District seat.

Tad Jude, former Minnesota judge and legislator, announces GOP campaign for Congress

Jude said he thinks the west-suburban Third District is still winnable for Republicans.
Election
February 21
Voters went to the polls Nov. 2, 2021, in Apple Valley.

Join the Star Tribune's 2024 voter panel

We're committed to covering the 2024 election through the lens of voters across the state. Please us know if you'd like to participate.
Election
February 20
Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event on Feb. 19, 2024, in Camden, S.C.

Nikki Haley to visit Minnesota on Monday

This is the first stop from a presidential candidate ahead of Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5.
Politics
February 13
Voters fill out their ballots Nov. 8, 2022, at Emerson Dual Language School in Minneapolis.

Minnesota's 2024 political dates to watch

There are many critical dates to remember in the lead-up to the presidential election in November.
Politics
November 1, 2020

Live updates from the polls in Minnesota

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