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Choices on the direction of both parties await Minnesota primary voters

Choices on the direction of both parties await Minnesota primary voters

Tuesday’s primary will winnow candidate fields and set the November ballot. There are competitive races for nominations for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the Legislature.
by Peter Cox

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Strained federal-state relationship on elections raises anxiety as midterms approach

Strained federal-state relationship on elections raises anxiety as midterms approach

Rollbacks in security assistance to states, fights over voter rolls and concerns about polling place interference loom over the midterm election. Minnesota’s top election official is working to reassure voters.
by Cait Kelley

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Frey outlines new approach to Minneapolis police spending for 2027 city budget

Frey outlines new approach to Minneapolis police spending for 2027 city budget

After the Minneapolis Police Department overshot its budget by tens of millions for two years in a row, Mayor Jacob Frey says he’s taking a closer look at the department — and could suggest a higher budget this year.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Senate approves funding bill including hemp ban delay to avoid a shutdown before the election

Senate approves funding bill including hemp ban delay to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate passed an overnight vote on a temporary funding bill that would keep federal agencies operating through December 11 and avoid a government shutdown, though the measure still requires House approval and the president's signature.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says

ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the public should not expect to quickly see footage of every critical incident.
by The Associated Press

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