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Rochester School Board Seeks Legislative Change to Election Structure

District aims to eliminate at-large seats in favor of geographic representation

America 250: 50 years ago today - March 4, 1976

Rochester Post Bulletin republishes historic front page from 1976 Bicentennial year

Minnesota GOP Governor Candidate Qualls Picks Nicholson as Running Mate

Army veteran Qualls and businessman Nicholson aim to offer voters a contrast to career politicians.

Jason Bade Announces Run for Wabasha County Sheriff

Longtime law enforcement veteran seeks to replace retiring Sheriff Rodney Bartsh.

Otter Tail County Sheriff Fitzgibbons Announces Retirement

26-year law enforcement veteran will not seek re-election in 2026

UK Election Highlights Potential Shift in US Politics

Muslim bloc voting flips Labour stronghold in Manchester, raising questions about demographic changes and their impact on elections.

Duluth News Tribune Revisits 1976 Bicentennial Year

50 years ago today - February 26, 1976

DHS Assures No ICE Presence at 2026 Midterm Polling Places

Trump appointee tells state election officials federal immigration agents won't target polling sites

Trump Faces Tough Challenges Ahead of 2026 Midterms

President's approval ratings plummet as he heads into a season of political vulnerabilities.

Sen. Cantwell Warns of Trump Pressure to Nationalize Elections

Washington state Democrat brings secretary of state as guest to State of the Union to protest Republican bill that would increase federal control over elections.

Duluth News Tribune Republishes Front Pages From 1976

Celebrating America's Bicentennial with a look back at local and national news 50 years ago

Democrats Face Uphill Battle on Key Issues in 2026 Midterms

Trump's focus on immigration highlights voters' continued preference for GOP on some key topics.

Clay County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau to run for reelection

Mongeau has served on the Clay County Commission for 12 years and plans to focus on strengthening services, investing in infrastructure, and meeting growing community needs.

Rebecca Church announces run for Winona County Attorney

Current assistant county attorney aims to succeed longtime incumbent

Duluth News Tribune Republishes Historic Front Pages from 1976

50 years ago today - February 23, 1976

Trump's Disapproval Rating Hits Five-Year High

New poll shows Trump's numbers at a level not seen since the 2021 attack on the Capitol.

MAGA activists 'bragging' about violent crackdown as 'test run': analyst

Media Matters chief says Trump allies are manufacturing evidence of voter fraud to undermine elections

Van Hollen: Trump Trying to 'Suppress the Vote' Will Motivate People to Vote

Senator says Trump's false fraud claims aim to intimidate voters, but that will backfire.

Pollster sets out the wild cards that could upend the 2026 midterm elections

J.L. Partners co-founder James Johnson discusses the factors that could influence the midterm polls

MAGA activists 'bragging' violent crackdown was just a 'test run': analyst

President Trump's empowerment of voter fraud conspiracies, immigration enforcement, and violent protests crackdown are all connected, says Media Matters chief.

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