Results are in for Minnesota's 2024 primary election
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans made their voices heard in the state primary on Tuesday night, and now candidates who came out on top will shift their campaign focus.
Harris, Walz make first joint Midwest stop at rally in Eau Claire
Roughly 12,000 people turned out to a rally in a rural area of Eau Claire on Wednesday afternoon to see Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly-minted running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the campaign said, in their first appearance in the Midwest since cementing the ticket.
Why Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her VP
In the last two years with total Democratic control at the state capitol, he's signed into law many progressive wins: codifying abortion rights, paid family leave, universal free breakfast and lunch for kids in school and long-sought gun restrictions.
Gov. Tim Walz won't share details about VP vetting process, as Kamala Harris secures enough delegates for nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris has the delegates. Now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee just needs a running mate and Minnesota's governor is on the short list.
State cannabis officials publish draft regulations for businesses. Here's what they are.
State cannabis officials this week published draft regulations for the new industry in Minnesota as it eyes market launch next year.
Gov. Walz, public safety leaders highlight increased penalties for gun straw purchases now in effect
An increase in criminal penalties for straw purchases of firearms was one of a number of new laws to take effect in Minnesota Thursday. Gov. Tim Walz and public safety officials will be highlighting the new legislation.
Blue Earth County officials weigh future of Rapidan Dam after devastating flooding led to partial failure, compromised nearby bridge
Ryan Thilges, public works director, said the county could choose to remove the dam, leave it in place as is, repair it or replace it.
What would happen if Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate?
Minnesota has produced two vice presidents in U.S. history: Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale.
Who is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP running mate?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was selected as the running mate for Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Here's a look at his background, his military and political history, and his family.
Minnesota presidential ballots have not been finalized, secretary of state says
In the wake of President Biden ending his re-election campaign Sunday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon in a statement Tuesday shot down what he called "misinformation" circulating on social media that presidential ballots in Minnesota and other states have been finalized.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talks Kamala Harris, nomination process and if he'd like to be vice president
Gov. Tim Walz spoke to WCCO about the Democratic nominee for president process, if he'd like to be the vice presidential nominee and more.
Minnesota calls, texts to 988 have increased in 2 years since new suicide prevention line launched
For two years, three simple numbers have helped countless people struggling with mental health: 988, the national suicide prevention lifeline abbreviated from its original 10 digits to three.
Most Americans concerned about political violence in wake of assassination attempt on Trump, poll finds
The survey from Reuters and Ipsos found that 87% are concerned about people resorting to violence instead of peacefully resolving their differences.
1 dead, 5 hurt in mass shooting near Minneapolis homeless encampment
A shooting near a homeless encampment on the edge of Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood Monday night left one person dead and five others hurt.
Lawmakers raise concern, vow regulation of Mall of America's new facial recognition software
New facial recognition software recently implemented at Mall of America is raising concerns about privacy and data retention from a bipartisan pair of state lawmakers who vow to push for regulation next session.