Brian Bakst

Attorney General candidates Keith Ellison, a DFLer, and Doug Wardlow, a Republican, went hard at each other's record and character during a televised debate.

In a prime-time television debate, Minnesota's candidates for governor tackled some topics that haven't gotten as much attention in the race.

With about two weeks until Election Day, a new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows Tim Walz up by 6 points in the race to be Minnesota's next governor, but Jeff Johnson has gained ground since September.

St. Louis County says it won't hand over emails between a Republican group and Commissioner Pete Stauber, who is now the GOP's nominee for Congress. The county disputes a state interpretation that the emails are presumed public.

A state agency's decision could put pressure on St. Louis County to release emails regarding commissioner and congressional candidate Pete Stauber, although the opinion isn't legally binding.

Twelve years in Congress gives Tim Walz plenty to tout in his governor's campaign and lots for his opponents to mine, too. No U.S. House member has been elected Minnesota governor since 1978.

Jeff Johnson's political career has taken him from the state Capitol to the Hennepin County Board, and now the Republican candidate has his eye on the state's top job.

Tax collections continue to outpace expectations in Minnesota, but officials say the red-hot economy could cool slightly in the coming years.

A political group has taken its case against increasing the gas tax to voters as they fill up their tanks. But the ad is encountering pushback from an association that advocates for gas station owners.

Republican Jeff Johnson and DFLer Tim Walz are putting health care front and center in their race for Minnesota governor. Their approaches differ substantially.

The president made a lot of claims during his campaign rally Thursday night. Some were more accurate than others.

Jeff Johnson spent years as a mediator and trainer of lawyers before diving into politics. He believes those skills, including a legal bout with the Grim Reaper, will serve him well if he's elected Minnesota's next governor.

State Sen. Karin Housley will hold a fundraiser with President Donald Trump when he visits Minnesota Thursday.

Democrat Tim Walz's 24-year military career is a central part of his background and style as he runs for Minnesota governor.

Minnesota's two contenders for governor split Friday in their approaches to tackling the opioid overdose crisis and to expanding the availability of legal marijuana.

Senate candidate Jerry Trooien objects to being identified as an "unaffiliated" candidate rather than an "independent" on November's ballot.

With one review under way, Minnesota Attorney General candidate Keith Ellison asks the U.S. House ethics panel to investigate claim of domestic violence.

Minnesota's largest newspaper is seeking to join an online site in opening the divorce case of DFL Attorney General nominee Keith Ellison.

Republican Rep. Jim Knoblach's abrupt decision to end his reelection campaign raises a number of political questions. Here are some of them.

At a debate on workforce issues, the two candidates for governor differed on how best to address the achievement gap in education.