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The fragility of our democracy has been on full display since Donald Trump returned to the presidency. The 2025 DFL caucus and convention in Minneapolis’ Ward 2 revealed that the battle is much …

The Washburn coach and police reform attorney prioritizes public safety in his bid to represent his childhood neighborhood.

Race is on in Ward 11

In Ward 11 the incumbent council member, Emily Koski, is not seeking reelection. Jamison Whiting and Mariam DeMello have stepped up to replace her. Whiting, an attorney in the city …

The Southwest Minneapolis councilmember is running unopposed for a fifth term.

Koski drops out of mayoral race

On April 14, Emily Koski made the following statement and officially dropped out of the 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race: After a lot of deep reflection, I’ve …

With seven months until Election Day, the Ward 11 councilmember cites a toxic political climate in her decision to suspend her mayoral campaign.

Minneapolis City Council Ward 8 candidates Josh Bassais and Soren Stevenson have agreed to participate in a debate to take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community Center on April 22, 2025 at …

Who's on the ballot in 2025?

We don't know yet! The candidate filing period is July 29-Aug. 12. Candidates may withdraw up to Thursday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. We are tracking who has announced their candidacy, and are doing …

On the ballot in Minneapolis

All 13 of the city council members are on the ballot this year, along with the mayor, park board members and BET members . Because of the redistricting process completed in 2022, every Minneapolis …

Minneapolis election calendar

Early voting period September 19 - November 3 Vote early in-person Vote early by mail Early registration deadline Tuesday, October 14 Registration deadline is 5 p.m. if …

The current Minnesota senator wants to use his experience working with the community and his political adversaries to get work done at City Hall.

The DFL caucus is April 8 this year, with ward conventions happening April 26 through May 31 and a citywide convention in July.

Delegates from the Minneapolis DFL party sought to endorse candidates for the 2023 City Council race.

If the reverend is elected mayor, he wants to empower and collaborate with Minneapolis residents.

The two-term mayor discusses small business support, homelessness, and what he’s learned since taking office in 2018.

New Ward 10 candidate

Lydia Millard has joined the race for ward 10 city council member. This position is currently held by Aisha Chughtai who is running for reelection. Both candidates are seeking Democratic Farmer Labor …

On Nov. 4, 2025 voters in Minneapolis will elect city council members for all 13 wards, three at-large park board commissioners, six district park board commissioners, two members of the board of …

Contenders for Ward 7

On Nov., 4, 2025, voters in Minneapolis will elect city council members for all 13 wards, three at-large park board commissioners, six district park board commissioners, two members of the board of …

Responses to our online poll revealed the issues that matter most to readers during a big local election year.

The Park and Recreation Board commissioner is trying to unseat Katie Cashman, a first-term councilmember.

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