The Secretary of State's office said it updated its review process for applicants automatically registering to vote when they get their state-issued ID in order to prevent errors.

Voters ages 18 to 29 could decide Minnesota’s pick for president, according to nonpartisan research center CIRCLE. They could also impact the outcome in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.

Few companies have more at stake with the Minnesota Legislature and state regulators than electric and gas utilities, especially Xcel Energy. These regulated monopolies spend millions lobbying the Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission because state government writes and enforces environmental rules — like the recently passed plan to mandate carbon-free energy — while also

But GOP voters dislike Gov. and VP contender Tim Walz, more than in previous polls. Voters were also asked about Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

Democratic donors have supported a far-right 'spoiler' candidate that could hurt U.S. Rep. Angie Craig’s GOP challenger.

Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.

Voting begins Sept. 20 in Minnesota ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. On the ballot are municipal, school, county, state and federal races. Minnesota voters also will be voting on a constitutional amendment to continue to allow lottery funds to go toward protecting clean water,

Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate.

CHARLOTTE — Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz will visit Charlotte on Friday. Walz is the wife of Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz. This will be Mrs. Walz’s first visit to Charlotte since Vice President Kamala Harris picked Gov. Walz to be her running mate.

How civic leaders in some Greater Minnesota towns are working to generate more candidates for public office in local elections.

In the most recent legislative session, the DFL held a 70-64 majority over Republicans in the Minnesota House. After recent retirements, the balance is 68-63. If the GOP wants to wrest control, they’ll have to reach a minimum of 68 seats.

Elections officials are making changes to Minnesota’s automatic voter registration system after finding some potentially problematic entries, but they say they are not aware of anyone ineligible who has been registered to vote via the system.