Sofia Barnett

Stark top-of-ballot choices for voters

For Minn. candidates, one final push

They crisscross the state during the final days of the midterm campaign.

Well-to-do donors, PACs fund pricey political ads

AI altering campaign communications

New tools expand knowledge about voters, changing candidates' messages and targets.

Friendly mics, big risks with podcasts

Senate candidates find modern voter outreach comes with headaches.

Trump's unpopularity deepening

Minnesota Poll finds voters souring on president, economy, Iran war.

Federal agents search Omar’s D.C. home

Focus of the investigation is unclear. Minneapolis Democrat has previously denied allegations of immigration fraud.

Calls made for full release of Her findings

Two St. Paul council members say the city's recap left questions about mayor's conduct.

TWIN CITIES SUBURBS GROW MORE DIVERSE

Changes in the metro area show up in schools, businesses and social life

Steep tax hikes eyed across metro

Local governments look to close gaps in funding as expenses shift away from state and federal levels.

Minnesota candidates race to primary finish

With election on Tuesday, campaigns canvass state

Mpls. seeks summer violence remedy

Two mass shootings rattled neighborhoods and renewed questions about public safety.

MAKING AN ECONOMY THAT'S YEAR-ROUND

Suburbs popular for day trips are finding new ways to bring people downtown.

After 911 call, is a drone on the way?

Twin Cities agencies are embracing aircraft’s use in first responses.

Lawyers puzzled by new green card rules

The Trump directive says seekers must apply from outside the U.S.

Wildfires burn throughout northern Minnesota

Families flee, homes destroyed as Walz declares emergency.

Judge questions DHS payment halts

He says it may be improperly suspending Medicaid pay without required review.

Video contradicts ICE self-defense claim in shooting

City footage shows much-shorter struggle, no assault with snow shovel in Jan. incident.