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Ilhan Omar Wins DFL Primary In Crowded District 5 FieldRep. Keith Ellison currently holds the seat, but earlier this summer submitted his name for the DFL bid for attorney general.

5th District Candidates Make Final Push Before Tuesday PrimariesThe stakes could not be higher in Tuesday’s 5th Congressional District primary.

As Ellison Leaves Congress, Ilhan Omar Eyes Another MilestoneKeith Ellison's Minneapolis-area congressional seat has been a Democratic lock for more than half a century.

Trump Impeachment Discussed In 5th District DebateThe DFL candidates who want to replace 5th District congressional candidate Keith Ellison faced off Thursday.

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State Sen. Torres Ray Among 8 Arrested At Bloomington Immigration ProtestSen. Patricia Torres Ray was among those arrested after protesting a company they say profits from migrant detention centers.

Minnesota Democrats Endorse Ilhan Omar For Ellison's Congressional SeatMinnesota Democrats held a special endorsing convention on Sunday. It's for candidates running for Representative Keith Ellison's seat in Congress.

Democrats To Hold Endorsing Convention For Rep. Ellison's SeatMinnesota Democrats hold a special endorsing convention Sunday for candidates running for U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison's seat in Congress.

After Avalanche Of Filings, Election Officials Brace For Busy PrimaryOnly seven-percent of Minnesotans voted in the primary two years ago, but analysts believe that number could spike in August with so much at stake.

Teacher Seniority Headlines GOP's Education PlansA retired English teacher will help set Republicans' agenda for making changes to the state's schools. Rep. Sondra Erickson, a Princeton Republican who retired from teaching in 2000, said school districts have been dizzied by new rules and policies after three elections that shifted control of state government.