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08/13/2026

Minnesota just set a record for the number of votes cast in a primary.

About 25% of eligible voters cast a ballot. More than 1,100,000 votes. Shattering the previous record of nearly 926,000.

Here's the big story: The DFL received the most votes in a single party's primary in state history. Minnesotans are united and we're ready to win.

08/11/2026

It's election day for the primary! To check where to vote go to:

08/03/2026

I am deeply grateful to have once again earned the endorsement of Everytown for Gun Safety. I remain committed to working toward safer schools, safer communities, safer homes by through passage of reasonable gun violence prevention policies. Thank you for your support.

08/03/2026

New laws include expanding the window for warrantless arrests and adding more safeguards to keep guns out of offenders’ hands.

07/23/2026

There is officially now a DFL Jewish Caucus & Somali Caucus.

On July 18, the Minnesota DFL State Central Committee voted to grant the Jewish Community Outreach Organization (JCOO) full caucus status, giving Jewish Democrats representation within the party. The elevation […]

06/26/2026

Early primary voting starts this Friday, June 26th here in Minnesota! 🗳️

Learn about your DFL-endorsed candidates at dfl.org/endorsed and find out how you can vote early (by mail or in person) at dfl.org/earlyvote!

06/17/2026

A dozen of those charged were arrested today and one defendant was already in custody, officials said. Two suspects remain at large.

06/17/2026

After Alex Pretti was shot and killed by ICE agents in January, Dylan Alverson decided to stop charging for food at Modern Times, the south Minneapolis cafe he’s run for 15 years. The original intent of the change was to stop paying sales taxes to a government he said was “actively inflicting daily harm on its citizens."

“I have succeeded more than I ever did when I was running a conventional business employing 22 people,” said Alverson, who decided to make the change permanent. “I think that’s proof that something is wrong.” https://nyti.ms/4a6fw7s

06/13/2026

Saturday, June 13 is Free State Park Day! With no vehicle permit fees required, this is a perfect opportunity to unplug and spend some time in Minnesota’s beautiful outdoors.

Need help deciding which park to visit? Check out the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ParkFinder: dnr.state.mn.us/parkfinder