The last bill approved before the regular session closed made a series of changes that will mostly affect election administration but also put the onus on voters to return absentee ballots sooner.

The 2025 legislative session came to an end late Monday night with a lot of work still on the table for Minnesota lawmakers. The House and Senate passed the $1

With a trio of House members running for Senate in Minnesota, New Hampshire and Kentucky, their seats have become prime targets to flip.

By Mark Zdechlik Thousands of newly eligible voters in Minnesota cast ballots in the 2024 election, following the law change allowing formerly incarcerated people to vote. About 20 percent of people who were previously barred from voting went to the polls — a number that was higher than some advocates expected.

A special election will be held next week to replace the former mayor's controversial appointment to Orono City Council.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to update agency budgets, enhance public oversight, and designate the Giant Beaver as the state fossil.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talked with Northwestern students Tuesday about American politics, activism and his journey with Islam in an event hosted by the Muslim-cultural Students Association.

More than 16,000 volunteers are already in the field, creating what DNC chair Ken Martin describes as an unprecedented organizing infrastructure for a non-presidential year.

ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers polished up the state’s election laws before adjourning this week, addressing some issues that tripped up races last year and changing a system some blamed for ...