Stories tagged #local-election

Minneapolis sets early voting record for non-presidential election year, officials say

Minneapolis officials say the city has set an early voting record for a non-presidential election this year. Minneapolis Elections and Voters Services has accepted 52,661 ballots as of close of business Wednesday. That includes both early voters and absentee ballots. The previous record was set in...

Minneapolis residents set early voting record

This year shows a 79.8% increase in early vote turnout as compared to 2022.

Juvenile justice drives debate in race for Hennepin County Attorney

Whether under the stage lights of PBS’s “Almanac,” crammed into small debate venues or knocking on the front doors of homes across Minneapolis and its suburbs, Hennepin County Attorney candidates Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk invariably face questions about juvenile justice. Could a recent...

Sunshine returns to Minnesota Thursday, but soaking rain could last through Election Day

Weather Forecast Sunshine returns to Minnesota Thursday, but soaking rain could last through Election Day By Joseph Dames Joseph Dames Meteorologist Joseph Dames joined the WCCO team during the winter of 2022. He is currently the weekday morning meteorologist. You can also catch him putting...

Dozens of Minnesota school districts ask taxpayers for more funding this election

School districts look to voters as rising costs strain budgets

Protesters again keep Hermantown council from Google data center vote: "Shut it down"

Hennepin County Attorney announcing primary election conduct charges