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Election Coverage

November 5, 2024 8:01 AM

Election 2024: DFL holds Minnesota Senate; House control uncertain

The Minnesota Senate will stay in DFL control next year but there was no definitive word on the House. There were no surprises in Minnesota’s U.S. House and Senate elections. And voters were poised to continue using lottery money to fund natural resources projects.

by MPR News Staff

November 5, 2024 4:00 AM

Election results FAQ: How votes are counted and what comes next after Election Day

MPR News has compiled answers to some frequently asked questions about how votes are counted, when we will know the results and how election officials ensure the process is fair and accurate.

by Calli Hadler

December 20, 2024 11:58 AM

Minnesota House tie in peril after judge rules DFL lawmaker can’t be sworn in

A district court judge on Friday granted a challenge to Democratic Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson’s residency, blocking him from taking office.

by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

December 20, 2024 7:03 AM

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown

The Senate has rushed through final passage of a bipartisan plan to fund federal operations and prevent a government shutdown. It now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to quickly sign it into law.

by The Associated Press

December 20, 2024 5:35 AM

Trump’s reelection victory pushes some LGTBQ Minneapolis residents to safety training

For some marginalized communities the second Trump term is fraught with fears over personal safety. In Minneapolis, one organization is helping with de-escalation services and gun training.

by Odette Yousef

December 19, 2024 9:59 AM

Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced

President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to ‘ban’ transgender athletes struck a chord with voters. It’s uncertain, however, what exactly Trump will do once his second term begins in January.

by The Associated Press

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Talking Sense

January 28, 2025 4:00 AM

In a tighter Minnesota Legislature, coalitions pushing middle path could play big role

The conditions could be ripe for a rise of the Capitol middle, with close margins in both chambers requiring cooperation to move proposals forward.

by Dana Ferguson

February 6, 2024 11:46 AM

Introducing Talking Sense: Have hard political conversations, better.

This election season MPR News is bringing you Talking Sense, an online and in-person platform to help you have difficult conversations, despite political differences.

by Catharine Richert

September 10, 2024 1:30 PM

Ready to Depolarize? Try ‘Walk a Mile in My News’

Are you interested in better understanding where someone with different political views is coming from? Have someone in mind? Ask them to “Walk a Mile in My News!”

by Catharine Richert

January 23, 2025 9:00 AM

Talking Sense: How does news media contribute to political polarization?

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about how the news media contributes to political polarization by stoking mistrust and reinforcing stereotypes.

by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

January 20, 2025 4:00 AM

Civil rights expert: How to bridge Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump’s inauguration

Civil rights expert john a. powell, author of the recently published book “The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong,” addresses the dual occasions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day and how to bridge the two.

by Catharine Richert and Annie Baxter

January 14, 2025 4:00 AM

A new lesson in higher education: Being OK with uncomfortable conversations

Colleges around the country have been taking heat for being too politically correct and stifling robust political debate. At the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the faculty is trying to tackle that problem.

by Catharine Richert

Politics Friday

January 23, 2025 5:02 PM

Politics Friday: As state high court pulled into Minnesota House dispute, what’s on the line?

MPR News politics editor and host Brian Bakst breaks down the ongoing standoff over the Minnesota House.

by Brian Bakst, Matthew Alvarez and Ellie Roth

January 17, 2025 2:36 PM

Politics Friday: The 2025 Legislature is off to a bumpy start

DFLers made good on their threat to keep the Minnesota House in limbo earlier this week as both parties fought over control. Republicans pressed forward anyway. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the unconventional start to the 2025 legislative session. Plus, an interview with Gov. Tim Walz.

by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

January 10, 2025 5:23 PM

As Legislature prepares for new session, rifts between parties show a partisan divide

The Minnesota Legislature will gavel-in a new session on Jan. 14 at noon, and MPR’s politics team is at the Capitol to cover it all. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the 2025 legislative session.

by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

December 13, 2024 3:40 PM

Gov. Tim Walz reflects on Democrats’ shortcomings, return to Minnesota as political ground shifts

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is back at the Capitol and reacclimating to life after his vice presidential bid. Politics Friday host Brian Bakst and senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson unpack an interview with Walz about three months on the national stage and what awaits next year.

by Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Matthew Alvarez

November 15, 2024 12:00 PM

Politics Friday: Trump’s path to the White House began at the Iowa Caucuses

MPR News senior politics reporter Clay Masters looks back on the 2024 election campaign for the Iowa Caucus to election events leading up to this week when President-elect Trump stepped back into the White House.

by Clay Masters, Matthew Alvarez and Catharine Richert

November 8, 2024 1:49 PM

Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the Minnesota Legislature and how the state will govern in 2025 with both chambers split virtually down the middle.

by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez