Today’s news
Rochester Marks 50 Years Since 1976 Bicentennial
Post Bulletin republishes historic front page from March 9, 1976 as part of America's 250th anniversary countdown.

NBC Poll: ICE More Popular Than Democrats Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Democrats' attacks on ICE backfire as agency's favorability tops party's in new survey.
Iron Range Surgeon Announces Bid for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District
Dr. Wendell Smith Highlights Healthcare Access as Central Campaign Issue
Recent news
Mar. 4, 2026
Rochester School Board Seeks Legislative Change to Election Structure
District aims to eliminate at-large seats in favor of geographic representation
Mar. 4, 2026
America 250: 50 years ago today - March 4, 1976
Rochester Post Bulletin republishes historic front page from 1976 Bicentennial year
Mar. 3, 2026
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.
Mar. 3, 2026
Jason Bade Announces Run for Wabasha County Sheriff
Longtime law enforcement veteran seeks to replace retiring Sheriff Rodney Bartsh.
Feb. 27, 2026
Otter Tail County Sheriff Fitzgibbons Announces Retirement
26-year law enforcement veteran will not seek re-election in 2026
Feb. 27, 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.
Feb. 26, 2026
Duluth News Tribune Revisits 1976 Bicentennial Year
50 years ago today - February 26, 1976
Feb. 26, 2026
DHS Assures No ICE Presence at 2026 Midterm Polling Places
Trump appointee tells state election officials federal immigration agents won't target polling sites
Feb. 26, 2026
Trump Faces Tough Challenges Ahead of 2026 Midterms
President's approval ratings plummet as he heads into a season of political vulnerabilities.
Feb. 25, 2026
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.
Feb. 25, 2026
Duluth News Tribune Republishes Front Pages From 1976
Celebrating America's Bicentennial with a look back at local and national news 50 years ago
Feb. 25, 2026
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.
Feb. 24, 2026
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.
Feb. 23, 2026
Rebecca Church announces run for Winona County Attorney
Current assistant county attorney aims to succeed longtime incumbent
Feb. 23, 2026
Duluth News Tribune Republishes Historic Front Pages from 1976
50 years ago today - February 23, 1976
Feb. 23, 2026
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.
Feb. 23, 2026
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
Feb. 23, 2026
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.
Feb. 23, 2026
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
Feb. 23, 2026
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.