Minnesota among states to get USPS ballot warning; Simon calls it 'totally unnecessary'
Minnesota is among many states receiving warning letters from the U.S. Postal Service that mail-in ballots may be delivered too late to count in November's general election because of the states' tight deadlines.
USPS warns 46 states, DC about election mail delays that could affect whether ballots get counted
The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters to 46 states, warning it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
Major US postal workers union endorses Biden for president
A major union representing U.S. postal workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, a move that comes after President Donald Trump acknowledged he was starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November’s election.
President Trump to make campaign stop in Mankato, Minnesota Monday as part of 3-state swing of speeches
President Donald Trump will make a campaign stop in Mankato, Minnesota next Monday.
Top US election officials say mail-in voting doesn’t lead to widespread voter fraud
Documented incidents of voter fraud in U.S. elections are rare, experts say.
City: Minneapolis had highest primary turnout in 50+ years
Despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the mail-in ballot process, the City of Minneapolis says this week's primary had the highest turnout in more than 50 years.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
'She’s ready to do this job on day 1': Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate
The pair will later sit down together for an online fundraiser designed to let small donors get a fresh glimpse of what the Democratic presidential ticket will look like together.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
4 DFL incumbents lose primaries to challengers Tuesday night
Four DFL incumbents in the Minnesota legislature lost to their primary challengers Tuesday night.
Donald and Ivanka Trump donated to Kamala Harris’ previous bid for California attorney general
Prior to becoming president, Donald Trump donated $6,000 to Harris' re-election campaign. Ivanka Trump gave $2,000.
Minnesota primary results: Congressional races
It was a strong night for incumbents in the congressional races during the Minnesota primaries.
Minnesota primary results: US Senate
Minnesota primary live election results for U.S. Senate races that will likely set up a November race between Sen. Tina Smith and Jason Lewis.
Rep. Ilhan Omar wins 5th District DFL primary
Live results from Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, where Rep. Ilhan Omar is challenged by attorney Antone Melton-Meaux.
Michelle Fischbach wins 7th District Republican primary
The biggest race in the Aug. 11 Minnesota primary on the Republican side in the Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, covering western Minnesota.
Minnesota primary live results: State Legislature races
Minnesota primary live election results for Minnesota House and Minnesota Senate contested races.
Primary serves as test run for November at Minnesota polling places as pandemic continues
For many, Tuesday's primary served as a sample of what to expect on Election Day in November as judges and volunteers make plans for how to make polls safer and more efficient amid the pandemic.
Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate
The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.
The list of who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention
The four-day event to formally nominate Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for president has been scaled back to a nearly all virtual event due to the coronavirus. But Wisconsin officials will still have prominent roles, based on details released by the Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday.