Stories from May 30, 2026

Summer-like warmth holds strong through the start of meteorological summer
Little change is expected in Minnesota's weather pattern as we head into Sunday. Warm temperatures and periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms will continue, with the greatest rain chances remaining across portions of western and southern Minnesota.
Endorsement voting stalls after ‘inconsistencies’ in GOP devices
Voting has come to a halt in the Republican Party contest for the governor’s endorsement after “inconsistencies” in the results from electronic voting technology.
Qualls takes the lead on fifth ballot at GOP convention
Kendall Qualls moved past Lisa Demuth in the two-person contest for the GOP’s endorsement for governor on a fifth ballot. A sixth ballot is up next.
Demuth, Qualls move on to fifth ballot at GOP convention
House Speaker Lisa Demuth and businessman Kendall Qualls advanced to a fifth round of voting at the Minnesota Republican convention.
Demuth and Qualls in tight race for GOP governor endorsement
House Speaker Lisa Demuth maintained a narrow lead Saturday afternoon in a second round of balloting for the Republican Party’s endorsement for governor.
Minnesota Republicans weigh endorsement in governor’s race
Minnesota Republicans gathered in Duluth over the weekend to endorse candidates. Their final choice was in the race for governor on Saturday.
Klobuchar, Schwarze notch convention wins with more races on tap for DFL, GOP
On long opening days of their political party conventions, DFLers backed Amy Klobuchar for governor and Republicans favored Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate. Delegates at both conventions make more picks on Saturday.
Warm weekend forecast; spotty showers remain west
Warm temperatures will stick around through the weekend, with only spotty showers in western Minnesota. More widespread rain could arrive by midweek, offering some relief to drought conditions.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘Before the Hunt’ by Barry Lyga
John Shableski of The Otto Bookstore in Williamsport, Penn., recommends “Before the Hunt” by Barry Lyga.
U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment
While debates often pit growth and nature against each other, a new study finds countries use less cropland as they become wealthier, preserving biodiversity
Klobuchar wins DFL endorsement for governor
Delegates to the DFL state convention in Rochester endorsed Sen. Amy Klobuchar for governor. The nod came less than a day after Klobuchar picked former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer as her running mate.
 Schwarze wins GOP endorsement in U.S. Senate race
Former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze locked up the Minnesota Republican Party endorsement in the race for U.S. Senate Friday night on a sixth ballot.