Jeff Hargarten

Michele Tafoya won a majority of Republicans’ votes in the primary to go against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in November.

In a three-way race between money and endorsements, Lisa Demuth came out on top with 44% of the vote among Minnesota Republicans to go against Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.

An analysis of the Trump administration’s “worst of the worst” list shows about half of the immigrants detained were not taken off the streets.

Applications for permits were up sharply in January, the highest since 2021. The increase was largely driven by first-time buyers.

3,000 agents is more than the 10 largest metro police departments combined.

Serious crime is down on Metro Transit, but riders continue to report “quality of life” crime that makes some feel unsafe on light rail.

Various sources yield everything from maximalist expanses to tightly bound to W. Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue.

Demographers have long expected a “silver tsunami” as baby boomers age. But some communities are attracting more seniors than others.

New population estimates show slowed growth for the region and faster growth in farther-out suburbs.

Track the popularity of any first name in Minnesota over the past century.