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State Rep. Ilhan Omar

With CD5 win, Omar expected to become one of first Muslim women to serve in Congress; Smith and Housley to face off for U.S. Senate seat

By Sam Brodey | 11:32 am

In other congressional primaries, Joe Radinovich cruises to victory in the CD8 DFL primary, and Jim Hagedorn triumphs in CD1 GOP contest. 

2018 Primary Election Results Dashboard
Data & Maps

2018 Primary Election Results Dashboard

By Tom Nehil | 03:00 pm
Minnesota farmers
Politics & Policy

The mood among Minnesota farmers is defined by uncertainty and anxiety. Only some blame Donald Trump for that

By Sam Brodey | 09:37 am
Aug. 13, 1973, issue of TIME
Macro, Micro, Minnesota

1973: The year Minnesota became above average (and stayed there)

By Louis D. Johnston | 08:42 am
Restored Parkway to reopen
Artscape

Restored Parkway to reopen with an amazing lineup of events; Great Makers Exchange at ASI

By Pamela Espeland | 09:09 am
California wildfires
MinnPost Picks

MinnPost Picks: on California wildfires, Medicare for all, and blaxplaining 'blaxplaining'

By MinnPost staff | 11:08 am
Checking in on Brexit, which seems to be going swimmingly
Foreign Concept

Checking in on Brexit, which seems to be going swimmingly

By Mark Porubcansky | 09:12 am
What's at stake in Tuesday's primary
Politics & Policy

What's at stake in Tuesday's primary

By Sam Brodey, Peter Callaghan and Jessica Lee | 08/13/18

From governor to St. Paul Ward 4, a look at the dynamics of the races on the ballot Tuesday.

Democracy is a beautiful thing — let's engage!
Community Voices

Democracy is a beautiful thing — let's engage!

By Ann Markusen | 08:00 am

Let’s laugh at the foibles of politics, with its twists and turns. Let’s figure out how to diffuse hostility and name-calling. 

Second Opinion

Doctors prescribe fewer opioids after receiving a letter about a patient's overdose death, study finds

By Susan Perry | 09:10 am

The opioid epidemic now raging across the U.S. — which has claimed more than 350,000 lives since 1999 — is being driven by the use of both prescription and illicit opioids. 

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson
Inside MinnPost

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson to be featured guest at MinnPost's 11th Anniversary Celebration

By Tanner Curl | 08/13/18

Mckesson will join MinnPost editor Andrew Putz onstage at the Cowles Center for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, culture and activism.

Allegations cloud two of the DFL's most prominent races
Politics & Policy

As Minnesota voters head to the polls, allegations cloud two of the DFL's most prominent races

By Peter Callaghan | 08/13/18

Allegations against two DFL candidates in contested primaries for major statewide offices — Keith Ellison and Lori Swanson — became public after thousands of Minnesotans had already voted.

school board candidates
Education

Hey, a reminder: Minneapolis Public Schools, plus five other districts, have school board candidates on the primary ballot

By Erin Hinrichs | 08/13/18

Minneapolis voters can select up to two of the five candidates running for two open at-large seats. The four candidates who pull in the most votes will advance to the general election.

State Fair
Mental Health & Addiction

Daylong State Fair event on Aug. 27 aims to normalize conversation about mental health

By Andy Steiner | 08/13/18

“We want this to be an uplifting, uniting experience. Everyone has mental health, good or bad. We want to focus on promoting good mental health," said Sue Abderholden of NAMI-Minnesota.

The Glean

The Glean

Norm Coleman undergoing treatment for lung cancer

By MinnPost staff | 12:08 pm

Also: Minority-owned ice cream truck vandalized and owners harassed; the growing homeless camp along Hiawatha; the security of Tuesday's election; and more.

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MinnPost Picks

MinnPost Picks

MinnPost Picks: on California wildfires, Medicare for all, and blaxplaining 'blaxplaining'

Macro, Micro, Minnesota

1973: The year Minnesota became above average (and stayed there)
Foreign Concept

Foreign Concept

Checking in on Brexit, which seems to be going swimmingly
Community Voices

Community Voices

Democracy is a beautiful thing — let's engage!
Susan Perry

Second Opinion

Doctors prescribe fewer opioids after receiving a letter about a patient's overdose death, study finds
Eric Black

Eric Black Ink

Like Candidate X? Don't mind Y? Really dislike Z? What if we had RCV?

Minnesota Election 2018: Who’s running