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Election 2024

Election 2024

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2024.

PolitiFact weighs in on false claims about Walz and how to spot disinformation

PolitiFact weighs in on false claims about Walz and how to spot disinformation

A senior U.S. intelligence official has found that Russia is behind viral disinformation about Gov. Tim Walz. An account on X spread false claims against the Democratic vice presidential nominee but a closer look at the posts reveals inconsistencies and inaccuracies.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says

Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says

A new threat intelligence report from Microsoft says foreign adversaries have showed continued determination to influence the U.S. election and there are signs their activity will intensify as Election Day nears.
by The Associated Press

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Renew it or lose it; lawmaker asks voters not to skip ballot question on lottery amendment

Renew it or lose it; lawmaker asks voters not to skip ballot question on lottery amendment

This fall, Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental programs, including parks projects, conservation and clean water efforts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected

Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected

On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has threatened to jail reporters who won't give up the sources of leaks and to strip networks of their broadcast licenses for fact-checking him.
by David Folkenflik

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Students vote early at University of Minnesota pop-up polling place following law change

Students vote early at University of Minnesota pop-up polling place following law change

This year marks the first time Minnesota college students will get to vote early on campus, following a law passed in 2023 by the state Legislature that allows for on-campus, pop-up early voting sites.
by Ellie Roth

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In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility

In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility

Voters in Grand Rapids are concerned about the economy and other issues central to this divisive election. But in a small town where people rub shoulders with those on the other side of the political spectrum, they’re more interested in maintaining civility.
by Dan Kraker

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