Elections & Campaigns

Polls open for primary election

MINNEAPOLIS — Polls are open for Minnesota’s primary election. The only statewide race is a seat on the ...

Elections & Campaigns

Rep. Daudt faces primary challenge from the right

He’s the top Republican elected official in the state, but House Speaker Kurt Daudt is facing a challenge ...

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Trump ends standoff with Ryan as he works to repair mistakes

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In an effort to repair some of the damage he had inflicted on his ...

Elections & Campaigns

Charting road to 270, Clinton sets out efficient path

DES MOINES, Iowa — Hillary Clinton doesn’t appear all that interested in making scenic stops on her state-to-state ...

Arts & Culture

Trump is guaranteed to win — as top joke target

NEW YORK — There’s one area where Donald Trump is guaranteed to beat Hillary Clinton this fall: He’ll ...

Elections & Campaigns

Trump sets his sights on Minnesota for fundraiser

ST. PAUL — Donald Trump is making his way to Minnesota. The Republican presidential hopeful is scheduled to ...

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Clinton wooing a new group of voters: undecided Republicans

LAS VEGAS — Hoping to capitalize on the criticism battering Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton has begun portraying support ...

Elections & Campaigns

Kamrath withdraws from 1st Ward race

An Albert Lea man has withdrawn his candidacy for Albert Lea City Council. Harold Kamrath, 68, of 326 ...

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Pence tries to win over nation’s conservatives despite gaffes

INDIANAPOLIS — Since his selection as Donald Trump’s running mate, Mike Pence has tried to stay focused on ...

Elections & Campaigns

Paul Ryan, Wasserman Schultz to test anti-establishment mood

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz are about to test voters’ anti-establishment mood, ...

Elections & Campaigns

Here’s how Clinton’s nomination is affecting Minnesota Democrats

Minnesota Democrats headed home Friday from their national convention with plenty of questions about how presidential nominee Hillary ...

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Sanders, Michelle Obama dominate convention

PHILADELPHIA — Bernie Sanders gave a strong endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president and Michelle Obama went on ...

Elections & Campaigns

Clinton’s big moment wraps up DNC

PHILADELPHIA — It was a moment America had never seen: a woman accepting a major party’s nomination for ...

Elections & Campaigns

Obama passes baton to Clinton

PHILADELPHIA — Hours of testimonials, urgent pleas and persuasion have led to this. Now, it’s time to hear ...

Elections & Campaigns

Local DFLers weigh in on Clinton

With the Democratic convention going on this week in Philadelphia and November’s election within four months, a number ...

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