The Hennepin County Government Center is pictured on Dec. 23, 2021 in Minneapolis.

Hennepin County commission primary narrows Edina-area seat to two

State Rep. Heather Edelson and businesswoman Marisa Simonetti will face off May 14 for a seat left vacant since September.
Tad Jude speaks on public safety in Minneapolis in August 2022. Republicans endorsed the longtime politician this weekend, hoping he wins the suburban
Election

GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving

April 28
Longtime Republican legislator, county commissioner and judge won after three rounds of voting.
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Election

How the Star Tribune is covering the 2024 election

April 3
Our mission this election cycle is to provide the facts and context you need. Here's how we'll do that.
Political newcomer Tayler Rahm won the Republican endorsement on Saturday in Minnesota’s competitive Second Congressional District, beating out form
Election

Attorney Tayler Rahm wins GOP backing in battleground Second District

April 27
In the Third District, Republican activists endorsed former judge and state legislator Tad Jude. And a contentious convention in the Seventh District ended with no endorsement.
Steve Boyd said he’s running for his first political office because he believes the GOP and Congress need more outside voices.
Election

In heated western Minn. GOP congressional primary, outsiders challenging incumbent

April 23
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach has a solidly conservative voting record. But Steve Boyd, a Christian conservative who has never held public office, is gaining traction as an outsider.
The Hennepin County Government Center is pictured on Dec. 23, 2021 in Minneapolis.
Local

6 Edina residents explain why they're running for the Hennepin County Board

April 25
A special primary April 30 will narrow the field from six to two before a special election May 14; they'll represent a district that includes Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata and other west metro communities.
Voters fill out their ballots Nov. 8, 2022, at Emerson Dual Language School in Minneapolis.
Politics

Minnesota's 2024 political dates to watch

February 13
There are many critical dates to remember in the lead-up to the presidential election in November.
Election

GOP battle for nomination in Minnesota's Second District could head to August primary

April 22
The race has bitterly divided Republicans over who is best to take on DFL incumbent Rep. Angie Craig this fall.
Business

What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy

May 2
The state's labor shortage is among the country's more severe, with just 51 workers for every 100 open jobs.

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