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Is Minnesota in Play?

Minnesota's GOP candidates Michele Tafoya and Lisa Demuth are closing in on Democratic Party rivals as a billion-dollar fraud scandal fuels outrage.

Tolkkinen: I bet I saw more people in two days in the Twin Cities than all year in rural Minnesota

It was great. It also wore me out.

Minnesota Poll: How Minnesotans identify politically — beyond party affiliation

A new question in the Minnesota Poll gauges voter ideology from democratic socialist to MAGA.

These races could decide who will control Minnesota’s Legislature

From northeastern Minnesota and St. Cloud to the Twin Cities suburbs, candidates are testing whether anger over fraud or frustration with Trump carries more weight.

Minnesota State will close Detroit Lakes campus that enrolls only 111 students

The other three Minnesota State community and technical campuses nearby, which are already merged into one college, will remain open.

Feeling Minnesota

A popular Republican and an unpopular status quo could make Minnesota the surprise of November.

Two northern Minnesota races could decide control of Legislature

A state Senate rematch and a closely watched House race has a once-reliable DFL stronghold in northeastern Minnesota at the center of the fight for control of the Legislature.

Minnesota’s midterm election, by the numbers

Plus: Election officials prepare for possible poll activity.

Tolkkinen: GOP-DFL lovefest reveals rural Minnesota’s fundamental decency

Republicans and Democrats’ joint effort to support their schools shows you can disagree but still hug.

Attracting new projects is key to Minnesota’s growth

Cottage Grove woman among 3 killed in collision in northern Minnesota

The crash occurred about 25 miles north of Orr, according to the State Patrol.

Minnesota Poll: Broad opposition to new mines near the Boundary Waters

The sentiment extends to northern Minnesota, where a majority are against new mines. But support has also grown, as more Minnesotans take sides on the issue.

Minnesota DNR will move its headquarters to a new location in St. Paul

The agency will relocate next June to a building on the Mississippi River just across from downtown.

Poll: Virtual Tie in Both Governor and Senate Races in Fraud-Struck Minnesota

Minnesota's races for governor and U.S. Senate are both within the margin of error, putting the fraud-battered state in play for Republicans up and down the ballot, according to a...

Minnesotans flock to the State Fair: ‘Hey, we are together’

Fairgoers say they were drawn to Falcon Heights by food, animals, crop art and the need for community after a tough winter.

What Republicans are talking about when they talk about leaving Minnesota

Plus: Senate and governor candidates agree on debate dates.

'Minnewisowa' Is Upset

Three Midwestern states-Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa-could decide the 2026 midterms. Why this

This Minnesota town almost became a futuristic experiment

A domed city was planned for rural Swatara, in the north-central part of the state. Locals thought the 1960s vision was “out there.”

Exclusive — GOP Senate Candidate Michele Tafoya: Minnesotans Are 'Embarrassed' by Rampant Fraud

Minnesotans are "embarrassed" by the fraud running rampant in their state, Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily. T...

About the October 2026 Minnesota Poll

Learn about the methodology, respondent demographics and see a map of the geographic regions for this week’s Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.

Minnesota’s old flag finds new life on the campaign trail

Plus: Data centers heat up top legislative races

Sen. Tafoya? Minnesota Polling Shows a Dead Heat

Brand new polling from the heartland shows that the Democrats have a problem in the Gopher State.Right now, Lt Gov. Peggy Flanagan has a slight 2-point lead, within the margin of e...

Opinion - Minnesota needs a mining partner, not a padlock

Opinion - Minnesota needs a mining partner, not a padlock

Minnesota politicians take their campaigns to the ‘ultimate town hall’

Amy Klobuchar, Lisa Demuth and Peggy Flanagan grew up attending the Minnesota State Fair. They returned Thursday as they campaign for statewide office.