The Justice Department asked a federal judge to compel Minnesota to hand over five years of SNAP applicant records, joining three other states in a federal push to access benefits data.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer told a D.C. crowd Somalis who "don't assimilate" should go back where they came from, drawing sharp rebukes from Minnesota leaders.

Early voting opened June 26 for Minnesota's Aug. 11 primary. Minneapolis' Early Vote Center at 980 E. Hennepin is accepting ballots today; here’s what to know.