Results started coming in late Tuesday in many high-profile local races but the final picture was still unclear as some races will continue to be tabulated on Wednesday. Both leaders of Minneapolis and St.

Minneapolis voters will decide whether to give Mayor Jacob Frey a third term or to elect a challenger from the left flank of the Democratic Party, State Senator Omar Fateh. Read more

Other than mayor, the only race still to be decided is in Ward 5, Ellison's current seat, where Frey-endorsed Pearll Warren has 37.7% of the first-choice vote and progressive candidate Ehtrophic Burnett has 28.29%.

The mayor campaigned with an optimistic pitch, describing St. Paul as a city on the upswing after the pandemic, damage to businesses after the murder of George Floyd. He highlighted a drop in gun violence, and positioned himself as defending the city against Trump’s policies and as a leader on restricting access to guns.

Arlonzo Williams Jr., 26, was charged with one count of second-degree murder, three counts of second-degree attempted murder and one count of possessing ammunition/firearm.

The main focus in the Twin Cities is on the mayoral elections in Minneapolis and St. Paul, where Mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter respectively are facing challenges as they seek their third terms in office.

Minneapolis mayoral candidate and state Sen. Omar Fateh (DFL-Minneapolis) canvassed University of Minnesota dorms Tuesday, one day before the mayoral election. Fateh and his team were joined by Rep.

Many parents in the school district are making plans for what to do with their kids if the teachers strike. Steve Dziedzic has two kids who attend Minneapolis schools, and he’s planning on bringing the kids to their grandmother’s home, along with using rec centers if teachers walk off the job.