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Tafoya, Flanagan clash over abortion

Four years after Roe v. Wade was reversed, “pro-choice” is a flash point in Senate race.

Klobuchar, Demuth offer competing economic visions

With two weeks until election, governor hopefuls debate business policy.

Poll finds Flanagan leading vs. Tafoya

In Minnesota Poll, Hennepin and Ramsey counties give Democrat edge in U.S. Senate race.

Rhetoric by Trump is testing GOP pitch

Demuth, Tafoya reject his remarks on Somalis.

On data centers, candidates for governor generally agree

Local input leads way for Minnesota opponents Klobuchar and Demuth.

Demuth walking a Trump tightrope

His crucial support risks alienating swing voters.

Lindell’s memoir portended his failed run for governor

Bid was hampered by the same patterns he described in detail in autobiography.

GOP likes Tafoya's chances for Senate

Flanagan's decisive primary victory could suggest otherwise.

Historic field

KLOBUCHAR, DEMUTH WILL FACE OFF FOR MINN. GOVERNOR

Demuth not changing her style

Governor candidate is counting on GOP voters to reward experience over MAGA star power.

Tafoya, Demuth are betting money talks

GOP primary candidates harnessing financial firepower in effort to flip a DFL-held seat.

Minnesotan-turned-South Dakota billionaire dies at age 90

Lindell not registered to vote in Minnesota

Trump’s governor pick says he is unsure where he can cast his ballot.

Trump to state: Put Lindell in charge

"Pillow Man" seen as long shot for governor despite endorsement.

GOP hopefuls bank on outsider status

State candidates hope to overcome a lack of name recognition.

Qualls’ mate was at Jan. 6 attack

Nicholson says he left Capitol grounds “when things turned violent.”

A year later, the lies about Hortman’s murder persist

Friends, family, former colleagues wrestle with how to respond to social media conspiracy theories.

GOP’s Qualls is running out of cash

Despite party backing, his primary opponents have outraised him.

The new state flag is deeply unpopular

Trump’s approval dips before midterms

Minnesotans largely say they’re dissatisfied with his handling of war, immigration, economy.

Poll: Klobuchar favorite for governor

But she is not seeing the level of support that took her to the U.S. Senate four times.

Convention strains GOP unity hopes

Party left Duluth with endorsed candidates but also contested primaries, internal divisions.

Demuth stays in GOP race for governor

Convention endorsed rival, but Demuth cited questions about vote in abandoning pledge.

Blowback to GOP’s Chauvin moment

At delegate's request, silent prayer held for ex-MPD cop who murdered George Floyd.

Dems channel their anger, while the GOP hunts for a breakthrough