Politics

Tim Walz seeks unprecedented 3rd term as Minnesota governor

The 2026 Minnesota governor's race officially kicked off on Tuesday when Gov. Tim Walz ended the speculation about if he would throw his hat in the ring once more or bow out.

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Breaking down Gov. Tim Walz's announcement and the rest of the Minnesota gubernatorial field

WCCO political reporter Caroline Cummings talks about the race for Minnesota governor.

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Special election will fill slain Rep. Melissa Hortman's seat in Minnesota House

A special legislative election Tuesday for a seat previously held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman​, who was assassinated in June, will determine control of the state House.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces historic third run for governor

Walz, a Demcrat, said on social media he would seek a rare third term.

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First non-tribal cannabis dispensary now open in Minnesota

History-making moments for marijuana in Minnesota. The first dispensary not owned by a tribe opened for business. "Legacy Cannabis" in Downtown Duluth holds the distinction. The first three dispensaries in the metro will open their doors on Wednesday. As Photojournalist Tony Peterson and Frankie McLister report, more than two years after legalization was signed into law, dispensary day is suddenly here.

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What we know about recent shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments

A dozen people hurt in two mass shootings just a mile apart. Jason Rantala has the latest details.

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Annunciation students return to school for first time since shooting

How do you go back to the school where you saw your friends get shot? That's the difficult day students, parents, and teachers at Annunciation just endured. With their campus still covered in flowers and signs of support, students returned for the first time since the Catholic school tragedy. Our Jonah Kaplan spoke to the specialists who helped them get to this point.

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