The last bill approved before the regular session closed made a series of changes that will mostly affect election administration but also put the onus on voters to return absentee ballots sooner.

ROCHESTER, Minn.-Before the Minnesota legislature closed the regular session on May 19th, lawmakers passed an elections bill that makes some changes to the process.

By Mark Zdechlik Thousands of newly eligible voters in Minnesota cast ballots in the 2024 election, following the law change allowing formerly incarcerated people to vote. About 20 percent of people who were previously barred from voting went to the polls — a number that was higher than some advocates expected.

The Park Rapids Area League of Women Voters is hosting his visit. Simon will discuss the potential risks posed by the proposed SAVE Act, among other issues.

The 2025 legislative session came to an end late Monday night with a lot of work still on the table for Minnesota lawmakers. The House and Senate passed the $1

With a trio of House members running for Senate in Minnesota, New Hampshire and Kentucky, their seats have become prime targets to flip.

More than 16,000 volunteers are already in the field, creating what DNC chair Ken Martin describes as an unprecedented organizing infrastructure for a non-presidential year.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to update agency budgets, enhance public oversight, and designate the Giant Beaver as the state fossil.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talked with Northwestern students Tuesday about American politics, activism and his journey with Islam in an event hosted by the Muslim-cultural Students Association.

The Minnesota Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, affirmed a district court’s decision to deny former mayor Dennis Walsh’s petition to cancel Orono’s May 13 special election.