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Election 2024

Election 2024

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

Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud

Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud

It will be former President Donald Trump’s second trip to Minnesota this year as he seeks to put the state in the GOP column for the first time in more than a half of a century.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Why many scientists fear a second Trump term

Why many scientists fear a second Trump term

Federal scientists work on everything from agriculture and housing to weather forecasts and electricity generation. Many worry they will face censorship if Trump wins in November.
by Rebecca Hersher

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In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

In Minnesota’s deep red 7th District, Otter Tail County GOP feuds over pretty much everything

There’s a feud unfolding among Republicans in northwest Minnesota. The Otter Tail County GOP is currently deeply divided, with traditional area Republicans pitted against a more conservative, activist faction of the local GOP.
by Catharine Richert

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Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: AP survey

Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: AP survey

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Rep. McCollum sees VP Harris atop ticket energizing women to back Democrats

Rep. McCollum sees VP Harris atop ticket energizing women to back Democrats

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents Minnesota’s 4th District, told Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer she’s willing to back Harris and favors Gov. Tim Walz for a running mate.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matthew Alvarez

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Rep. Phillips backs Harris for president but wants other contenders heard

Rep. Phillips backs Harris for president but wants other contenders heard

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips challenged President Joe Biden for the presidential nomination and now backs Vice President Kamala Harris, but he said he also wants Democrats to hear from other potential candidates. “Competitions create better outcomes,” he told MPR News.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota delegates react to Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race

Minnesota delegates react to Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race

MPR News spoke with all 93 Minnesota delegates. The majority support Harris, but eleven remain uncommitted — that’s the most in any state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Clay Masters

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t rule out VP role as presidential nomination race is reset

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t rule out VP role as presidential nomination race is reset

Gov. Tim Walz told Minnesota Now that he spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday and would join the Democratic ticket if it helped improve chances of a win.
by Dana Ferguson, Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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