Elections & Campaigns

Austin mayor is in final term

AUSTIN — Austin Mayor Tom Stiehm said he will preside over his final four years. Read more

In Bachmann’s narrow win, hints of vulnerability

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann is headed back to Washington, but the Tea Party favorite’s toughest race yet suggests a new vulnerability in the ... Read more

Ban defeated, gay marriage could come to Minnesota

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s proposed constitutional ban on gay marriage is history. The fight isn’t over for gay marriage supporters, though. The next logical ... Read more | 2 comments

Threat disrupts polling place

CANBY — Sheriff’s officials said a bomb threat disrupted Election Day voting at a community college in Yellow Medicine County. Read more

A.L. says yes to 4-year mayoral terms

Starting in 2014, Albert Lea’s mayors will serve four-year terms. Read more