Democrats are projected to win back the U.S. House — and hit a major milestone. For the first time ever, at least 100 Democratic women are expected to serve in the chamber simultaneously. “Women …

In the early morning after Election Day, a sprinkling of people stopped by Alex Pretti’s memorial with an intention—to place their “I Voted” sticker somewhere on the memorial. By late …

Minnesota elected its first female governor yesterday. Longtime national politician Amy Klobuchar (whose father Jim Klobuchar was a columnist for the Star Tribune) swept to victory with 55.5% of the …

In the closest local race, Cedrick Frazier won the Hennepin County attorney seat with 50.55% of the vote. Andres Folk received 48.92% of the vote–a difference of 8,300 votes.  Incumbent Mary …

Ahead of Election Day next week, over 100 small business owners across Minnesota have signed the Business for Democracy Pledge. The purpose of this pledge is to ensure that both large and small …

With two weeks to go until Election Day, Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services (EVS) is expanding access for voters by offering extended hours and multiple ways for residents to cast their …

The at-large Minneapolis Public Schools school board candidates were interviewed for 30 minutes and asked questions based on suggestions by Southwest Voices readers. MPS School board Director …

A constitutional amendment to increase school funding is on the ballot for the November election. This ballot measure was approved by the Minnesota Legislature during its 2026 session with strong …

Common Cause is launching its 2026 Election Protection program in Minnesota to help voters across the state cast their ballots and make their voices heard. Voters who have questions or who have …

Despite the steady drumbeat of assertions that Americans are highly polarized, bipartisan majorities say that if the public were to have more influence on members of Congress, they would be more …

The Immigrant Defense Network (IDN), a project of COPAL, is launching a statewide, nonpartisan Democracy Protection Initiative to carry the community infrastructure built during the immigration …

More than a million people in Minnesota voted in the Aug. 11 primary, about 25% of eligible voters. About 35% of Minneapolis voters came out to the polls and the registered voter turn out was close to 42%. 

Amid ongoing political debates about spending on low-income assistance programs, a new survey in Minnesota reveals bipartisan common ground in favor of the federal government providing more …

As a 21-year-old woman, I have never known a political landscape that wasn’t constantly changing. My Generation — Gen Z — has come of age amid political division, rapid technological …

With healthcare costs continuing to rank among Americans’ top concerns, a new survey conducted in Minnesota reveals common ground between Democrats and Republicans on proposals to reduce costs and …

While Democrats and Republicans in Congress recently came together to pass legislation addressing the cost of housing, a new survey in Minnesota shows that majorities of both Democrats and …

A new Program for Public Consultation (PPC) survey in Minnesota reveals common ground between Democrats and Republicans on proposals to regulate artificial intelligence.   Large majorities of …

Over the past winter, during the upheaval of Operation Metro Surge, Minneapolis residents saw how quickly attacks on the civil rights of our neighbors and community members can affect everyday life. …

A Minneapolis School Board At-Large Candidate Forum is scheduled for July 16, 6-7:30 p.m.  at the Minneapolis Central Library (Pohlad Hall) 300 Nicollet Ave. The forum is sponsored by the League …

Who will and will not appear on the general election ballot this year will be decided in the next few weeks. It will depend on who shows up and how they vote in this year’s Aug.11 primary election. …