It’s not a convention right now, but you get a bonus dog picture.

Join us at 7pm Thursday, 11/20, at Nico's Taco Bar for a post-election debrief. We’ll reflect on the election results together, process the wins and the losses, and dig into what’s ahead. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-comes...

MN Senate President Bobby Joe Champion is running for reelection in 2026.

The Minneapolis Police Department is ordering its officers to cooperate with the city auditor’s office amid a probe into how it handled two high-profile cases after a city official raised accusations of stonewalling.

the instructions for the DFL listening session did not say backpacks were not allowed so people are being turned away with them. i got in because i have press pass this security team hired for this event is the same one hired for omar fateh’s election night party

Excited to work alongside fellow Council Members-Elect Elizabeth Shaffer, @sorenwithward8.bsky.social, Pearll Warren, our current council members, and @jacob-frey.bsky.social to build a more collaborative environment together at City Hall!

ALSO: Cannabis should be legalized federally too.

Leave our breweries alone.

People close to the case say they can see a throughline as the momentum built in those early protests after Clark’s death in 2015 to the global uprising that spread from Minneapolis after George Floyd’s killing in 2020. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

JUST IN: "Newly Elected Minneapolis Council Members Pledge Collaboration at City Hall" newly elected pearll warren, elizabeth shaffer, soren stevenson, and jamison whiting have released a statement pledging to build "a more collaborative, respectful, and effective culture at City Hall." (1/2)

Two new candidates in Minneapolis for 2026 have appeared. Emily Quinn announces she is running in SD61, the seat currently held by Scott Dibble. (1/2)

That’s why I’m excited to announce that I’ll be bringing forward a proposal to formally establish a Democratic Socialist Caucus within the City Council — and I will be running to lead it.

Last week, 65,000+ residents voted to elect a democratic socialist mayor. All Council races that had a DSA-endorsed candidate won by overwhelming margin. These results send a clear message: people want leaders who will fight for working-class communities, not corporate interests.

I spent my evening advancing the cause of hard-hitting journalism by emailing everyone who won a municipal election in Minneapolis or St. Paul (25 people!) to ask them about their favorite Minnesota beer. The Strib can’t be trusted to do this. Only I can.

Important journalism.

A federal prosecutor said Wednesday that the government is still deciding whether to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at their home in June.

A provision in the federal government’s shutdown-ending spending package would be a massive setback to Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry if it were to pass.

Thank you @omarfatehmn.com! You ran a campaign that put residents first, inspiring working people across the city, energizing a new generation of leaders and reminding all of us we deserve a City that works as hard as we do. You raised the bar and set a standard for what our city can be.

🍕✨This year, we served up slices and snacks to make civic engagement a little easier, and a lot tastier. Here’s what we cooked up: 📌 180+ polling sites & events 🍕 1,225+ pizzas 🥨 20,000+ snacks 🇺🇸 27 states Thanks for helping us keep democracy delicious ♥️

In a statement posted to social media, Minneapolis City Council member Jamal Osman said the incident took place Monday around 8 p.m. near Lake Street and Portland Avenue, where he was parked and making a call to his sister. He said he was not harmed.

Nearly a week after sailing to re-election, Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman says he was carjacked Monday by two young people.

Minnesota’s pioneering hemp-derived THC industry could collapse if a provision included in the deal to end the federal government shutdown becomes law.

Several Minnesota law enforcement agencies are requesting an independent review of their response to the June shootings targeting state lawmakers — including the assassinations of former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

Hemp growers, retailers targeted in section of government shutdown legislation minnesotareformer.com/briefs/hemp-...

Nearly a week after sailing to re-election, Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman says he was carjacked Monday by two young people.

Minnesota’s State Board of Investment has sold nearly all its Israel bonds, a move Boycott, Divest and Sanction activists call a major victory after years of pushing for divestment. It has divested 96 percent of its Israel bonds. Israel holdings were valued at $13.3 million in December 2020.

Brooklyn Park and Champlin approved a $429,500 agreement Monday evening that will review how Minnesota law enforcement reacted to the attacks on state lawmakers.

The Minneapolis Federation of Educators and Minneapolis Public Schools announced the agreement Sunday, after a months-long stalemate at the bargaining table.

here is for ward 7: vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data... and district 4!! vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...

the city of minneapolis has released the cast vote record for the mayoral race! vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data...

Here's another view of the final-round 2025 Minneapolis mayor vote by ward. I've sorted from the ward with the largest absolute margin to the smallest. The ones in parentheses favored Fateh, those without parentheses favored Frey.

St. Paul 🤝 electing women Women will hold St. Paul mayor’s office and all city council seats for the first time in its history.

Final-round Mpls mayor ballots in. Short 🧵: - Frey won 7 wards, Fateh 6 - Frey won the 5 votingest wards (excluding exhausted ballots) … over *60%* in each. Fateh won next 5 but basically didn’t matter at that point. - All wards redistricted since ‘21. Still, Ward 6 went from 64% Frey to 72% Fateh!

House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, announced Monday that attorney Ryan Wilson will be her running mate in her bid for Minnesota governor next year.

Senator John Hoffman is a friend, colleague, and fighter. He has always been a willing ear and has offered valuable guidance during my time as a legislator. I am honored to have earned his trust to be the next Hennepin County Attorney.

In today's newsletter: Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate; MN House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced Ryan Wilson as her running mate in her bid for governor; young leftists who make gun accessories talk politics. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has selected former state auditor candidate Ryan Wilson to be her running mate in her 2026 campaign for governor.

Congratulations to our 2025 Wedgie Award Winner for Worst Pundit, Mike Norton. He wins this award both for his pre-election predictions and for his post-election analysis. Mike, in these dark times, you are truly a beacon of wrong.

One small reason Jacob Frey’s victory margin fell in 2025 compared to 2021 is 2025 turnout fell a bit in his strong areas (SW ward 13, far south central ward 11, NW north side ward 4) and rose in weakee ones (U-area Ward 2, south central Ward 8, Fateh-liking Ward 6) datawrapper.dwcdn.net/lIHhL/1/

Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/sen-b...

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the race for Minnesota’s open Senate seat.

🚨 Minneapolis election wrap up episode with Taylor Dahlin & Josh Martin, with special guest Commissioner-elect Jason Garcia! Find Wedge LIVE wherever you get podcasts.

Bernie Sanders has fought for working families since Day One. He's built a movement that is taking on corporate special interests and fighting for an economy that works for everyone. I'm proud to join that movement. I'm honored to have earned his endorsement of my campaign for US Senate.

On today's episode: Josh Martin opens up about what took him down a path of extremism: from Kate Knuth doorknocker in 2021 to Omar Fateh's treasurer in 2025. Plus, reaction and analysis to last week's election results.

Minnesota Republican governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth has selected attorney Ryan Wilson as her pick for lieutenant governor. She is the first major contender to announce a 2026 running mate.

latonya reeves for congress campaign website: latonyaforcongress.com

LaTonya Reeves is now in the ActBlue Directory for US House, District 5.

2025 didn't just have the highest number of voters, it had the lowest percentage of down-ballot apathy in the race for Board of Estimate & Taxation in at least the last three mayoral elections. Undervote rate (people leaving this race blank) went down from 34% to 27%.

Mayor Jacob Frey won re-election to four more years, along with most of the more progressive City Council members he’s battled the past two years, though their coalition has weakened and they lost their veto-proof majority.