Government & Politics

The discussion comes months after an inaccurate news report listed Bemidji among places where data centers were being considered.

Lonny Witkofsky and Cory Smith are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election.

Trina Swanson is advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election. Stauber also won the Republican vote handily.

Tuesday’s record-breaking turnout was likely driven by competitive races for Minnesota governor on the Republican side and the U.S. Senate on the Democratic-Farmer-Labor side.

Starting August 2026, food shelves across the state can accept donated eggs past their quality assurance date, with 30 days as the cutoff point.

Erik Osberg will face Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election.

All across the state, neighbors gathered Aug. 11, 2026, to participate in the primary election process: from turning on the lights, to checking voters in, to casting ballots.

Aaron Young and Leslie Bouchonville in District 3 and Tyler Seifert and Scott D. Bruns in District 4 are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from the primary election.

Bryan Savaloja and Milo Scott are advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election.

Rep. Josh Heintzeman is advancing to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, based on unofficial results from Minnesota's primary election.