Government•15hMinneapolis sets early voting record for non-presidential election year, officials sayMinneapolis officials say the city has set an early voting record for a non-presidential election this year. Minneapolis Elections and Voters Services has accepted 52,661 ballots as of close of business Wednesday. That includes both early voters and absentee ballots. The previous record was set in...Read story →
Community•16hMinneapolis residents set early voting recordThis year shows a 79.8% increase in early vote turnout as compared to 2022.Read story →
Real Estate•17hJuvenile justice drives debate in race for Hennepin County AttorneyWhether under the stage lights of PBS’s “Almanac,” crammed into small debate venues or knocking on the front doors of homes across Minneapolis and its suburbs, Hennepin County Attorney candidates Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk invariably face questions about juvenile justice. Could a recent...Read story →
Sports•19hSunshine returns to Minnesota Thursday, but soaking rain could last through Election DayWeather Forecast Sunshine returns to Minnesota Thursday, but soaking rain could last through Election Day By Joseph Dames Joseph Dames Meteorologist Joseph Dames joined the WCCO team during the winter of 2022. He is currently the weekday morning meteorologist. You can also catch him putting...Read story →
Schools•YesterdayDozens of Minnesota school districts ask taxpayers for more funding this electionMinnesota voters will decide some big races this election, from governor to U.S. Senate. But down-ballot races and questions could reshape school districts across the state. There are more than 80 ballot questions across 63 districts, large and small. Those requests range from support for new...Read story →
Real Estate•YesterdaySchool districts look to voters as rising costs strain budgetsIt s an unusual year for school referenda. That s what one political analyst told 5 Eyewitness News as we dug through the tax questions schools are asking you to approve this year. “This is an unusual year because there are just more requests by school boards for increased school property taxes,”...Read story →
Technology•YesterdayProtesters again keep Hermantown council from Google data center vote: "Shut it down"In a tense Hermantown City Council meeting, protesters once again halted a crucial vote on a Google data center, chanting 'shut it down' as officials faced mounting pressure from the community. This interruption reflects a growing sentiment among residents who feel their voices are finally being...Read story →
Sports•YesterdayHennepin County Attorney announcing primary election conduct chargesHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stands at the podium, ready to unveil serious charges that could impact the integrity of the upcoming primary election. The stakes are high as she prepares to address the public about alleged misconduct during a pivotal moment in the electoral process. This...Read story →
Sports•5hGirls State Soccer: Mounds View tops defending champ Stillwater 2-1 in Class 3A quarterfinals
Community•2dIsrael's unprecedented voter turnout in historic election could reshape Middle East policy and relations with U.S.
