This year was dominated by politics and the presidential election. I wish I could say I’m too cool to care about these things, but I’m not, and that’s why I’m a politics and state government reporter.

From Gov. Tim Walz becoming the Democratic nominee for vice president to the whirlwind conclusion of Minnesota's legislative session, 2024 was packed with political highlights in the state.

Control of the Minnesota House is now in the balance after a judge ruled that a winning DFL candidate was ineligible due to residency requirements, potentially giving the Minnesota GOP a chance at having a temporary 1-seat majority.

MinnPost’s Greater Minnesota reporter Ava Kian reflects on some of her most memorable stories of 2024, such as flooding and politics.

A Scott County judge on Monday heard arguments in an election contest with 21 missing ballots in question and whose outcome could determine the political power balance in the House.

The decision tips the balance of power — at least temporarily — from a 67-67 tie among Republicans and Democrats to a one-seat GOP majority.

Minnesota House Republicans could start the 2025 legislative session in the majority after a judge ruled that a Democratic candidate didn’t meet the residency requirements for his suburban district

A trial that kicked off Monday in Shakopee challenges the result of the year’s closest Minnesota House race that could swing partisan control of the chamber. A batch of mishandled ballots is at the forefront.

A district court judge on Friday granted a challenge to Democratic Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson’s residency, blocking him from taking office.

The GOP claims to have the majority based on a court ruling last week, but the DFL says it expects to regain a tie through a Supreme Court appeal.

A Ramsey County judge has granted Republican Paul Wikstrom’s election contest that challenged the residency of DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson’s. The ruling temporarily breaks a 67-67 tie in the Minnesota House and likely sets up a special election.

Minnesota’s 2024 primary election ended Tuesday night with many of the expected winners taking home the victory. Primary elections for the 5th District, U.S. Senate and State Legislature were all on the ballot in 2024. Rep. Ilhan Omar wins again After ...