In Minneapolis, politics news means city government, elections, policy, and civic life. Coverage includes city council decisions and the local impacts of broader legislative developments.
Minneapolis polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday as voters choose between Anders Folk and Cedrick Frazier for county attorney.
Live Poll
Do you trust your county's elected officials to run the prosecutor's office well?
Former Border Patrol Chief questions the administration after agents left Minneapolis.
Dozens of 'I Voted' stickers appeared at memorial sites honoring Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were shot and killed by federal agents in January.
Live Poll
Do you plan to vote in the upcoming midterm elections?
Twin Cities college students gathered at the University of St. Thomas to talk about voting in the upcoming election.
Private Wallace Goodrich was finally laid to rest in Minneapolis after his remains were identified in early 2026.
Live Poll
Should your local government enact specific safety and licensing requirements for autonomous commercial vehicles?
The city council voted to require human safety monitors in all autonomous rides despite a planned mayoral veto.
Day to day, that means official statements, election results, public opinion polls, and policy shifts. Coverage runs across the city and the surrounding areas that interact with municipal governance. Decisions at city hall often hinge on budget allocations and zoning changes that define the city's growth. Legislative sessions and electoral cycles frequently shift the focus from long-term planning to immediate constituent concerns.
