Health
Minnesota’s suicide rate continues to rise, and it’s higher in Greater Minnesota than the metro
Minnesota’s suicide rate has been on a slow, steady rise for nearly two decades.
Greta Kaul
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Environment
Yes, there are earthquakes in the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Earthquakes are pretty uncommon in Minnesota — but they do happen.
Economy
Unlike many cities, Chicago is losing people. Many of them are moving to Minnesota
Of the 100 biggest metro areas in the U.S., Chicago is one of just 10 that lost population.
State Government
The 2019 Minnesota House of Representatives is going to be a little more representative
When the new class of state representatives is sworn into the Minnesota House in January, Xiong will be tied with Carlson for the most common last name.
National
How Democrat Collin Peterson hangs on in one of Minnesota’s most conservative districts
After the 2018 election, there’s just one piece missing in the GOP takeover of rural Minnesota: CD7.
Politics & Policy
Questions, answered: How voters decided on Minnesota’s most interesting ballot questions
Bruce Township property owners: plan to keep your roadsides free of rocks larger than five inches.
State Government
Suburban voters didn’t just elect Democrats to Congress and the Minnesota Legislature — they drove DFL victories statewide
In both the governor and attorney general race, suburban voters put DFLers over the top.
State Government
Walz to be next governor; Ellison wins contentious AG race; DFL takes Minnesota House
Meanwhile, voters in Minnesota’s most populous county elect two political newcomers over longtime incumbents, Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek and County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin.
Politics & Policy
The write-in on the wall: All of Minnesota’s 2018 valid write-in candidates
In Minnesota, you’ve got to sign up if you want your write-in campaign for state, federal and county offices to count.
State Government
The 15 Minnesota House races (and one Senate race) to watch in 2018
A Senate special election puts both chambers in play this year.
