Minnesota consistently ranks among the highest-turnout states in the country, and election after election it outpaces most of the nation at the polls. CBS News examined what drives that participation, pointing to a deep tradition of civic engagement and a…
October 19, 2026 / 12:22 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota Minneapolis is expanding early voting opportunities with 12 pop-up locations opening across the city Monday as officials encourage residents to cast their ballots before Election Day. The temporary voting sites will operate at community centers, parks,…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar wasted no time throwing Gov. Tim Walz overboard during her first debate with Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth. The Brainerd debate between the two candidates for governor was hosted by the KSTP and the Minnesota Chamber of…
CBS News Minnesota is a local news organization that is part of CBS News and Stations. Also referred to as WCCO-TV and channel 4, CBS News Minnesota offers local breaking news, weather coverage and investigative reporting. Minneapolis seeing big early voter…
October 27, 2026 / 5:38 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota The 2026 election is just a week away. Many have already cast their ballot in Minnesota, and early voting could break records. "I haven't missed a vote in however long you can remember," said Scott Holdahl…
The latest polling shows Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar leading Republican state House Speaker Lisa Demuth for Minnesota’s gubernatorial race. The average of the last four polls compiled by 270toWin report Klobuchar leading 48.3% to Demuth’s 41.5%. That is a difference of 6.8% and outside…
Oct 27, 2026 at 02:29 PM EDT With only a week left until the midterm elections determine which party controls the House and Senate, Minnesota has emerged as a surprising state where Republicans stand a chance to flip a Senate seat. Minnesota had…
Minnesota's attorney general race could determine the future of the state's landmark lawsuit against Glock.Attorney General Keith Ellison filed the lawsuit, arguing Glock handguns can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using "Glock switches." Meanwhile, his Republican challenger,…
In the northwest suburbs, Minnesota Democrats see a top target in a moderate Republican senator who has hung on to his Anoka area seat for four terms: Sen. Jim Abeler. School principal Angela Nelson, Abeler’s challenger, hopes to swing the…
During the 2026 election cycle, Idaho voters have had very few opportunities to see Republican incumbents answer questions at live, public events. For years it was the norm for major candidates in statewide and federal races to appear live and debate…
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