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Hmong advocates in Minnesota concerned over census proposal to end racial, ethnic tracking

Hmong advocates in Minnesota concerned over census proposal to end racial, ethnic tracking

Under a proposed rule, the census would no longer collect data on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minnesota nonprofit Hmong American Partnership is asking people to submit public comment against the ruling which is open until Nov. 2.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Thune scrambles to save his Senate majority as voters voice concern over the Iran war and gas prices

Thune scrambles to save his Senate majority as voters voice concern over the Iran war and gas prices

The stakes for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the Republican Party are enormous in this year's midterm elections. Thune has been campaigning in Iowa and several other traditionally Republican states as he tries to save the GOP's Senate majority.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota state auditor race: 4 questions, answered 

Minnesota state auditor race: 4 questions, answered 

Concerns about fraud and finances at the state level have brought new attention to the Minnesota state auditor’s race. That office watches over $56 billion in local government finances across the state. Here’s a look at who's running this year.
by Vincent Kallstrom

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Minnesota candidates try to avoid the cloud of outside, outsized figures

Minnesota candidates try to avoid the cloud of outside, outsized figures

Candidates for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate and governor’s races are trying to distance themselves from party leaders — such as President Donald Trump and Gov. Tim Walz — their opponents are attempting to join them to.
by Peter Cox

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'Our vote matters, especially now': Native voters share priorities ahead of midterm elections

'Our vote matters, especially now': Native voters share priorities ahead of midterm elections

With midterm elections approaching, voter education events and early voting are underway across tribal communities. A Duluth candidate forum hosted in partnership with the American Indian Community Housing Organization brought together state candidates and voters for an evening of conversation.
by Chandra Colvin

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Parents of girl killed in Annunciation shooting endorse Klobuchar, say Demuth 'lied to us'

Parents of girl killed in Annunciation shooting endorse Klobuchar, say Demuth 'lied to us'

The parents of Harper Moyski, who was killed in the August 2025 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, said they’re backing Amy Klobuchar for her commitment to gun violence prevention. Their involvement follows a dispute with Lisa Demuth over gun bill defeat last legislative session.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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With lessons learned in ICE surge, Twin Cities advocates shift to 'election defense'

With lessons learned in ICE surge, Twin Cities advocates shift to 'election defense'

People who actively opposed the surge of federal immigration agents into Minnesota over the winter are working now to prepare voters to respond if federal officials interfere with their ability to cast ballots on Nov. 3.
by Jon Collins

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