Elections
Meet the Big-Money Donors Trying to Buy Your Vote in Minneapolis
PACs will flood this November’s election in Minneapolis with almost $2 million, most of that going to boost the chances of Mayor Jacob Frey and centrist City Council candidates. Who’s bankrolling this fundraising bonanza, and what do they want in return?
‘Call It the Clown Car’: An Oral History of Minneapolis’s 35-Candidate 2013 Mayoral Election
Thirty-five candidates. Three dozen debates. Two unrelated pirate-centric elements. The first real test of ranked-choice voting and, finally, a new mayor.
Finally, a Place to Watch the Game—When Women Are Playing
Plus the water wars begin, 2023 election updates, and intel on Frank Lloyd Wright's gas station in today's Flyover news roundup.
Who Is Norm and Why Does He Want to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping?
Plus anti-choice harassers sue, All of Mpls is back, and more Ward 5 tension in today's Flyover.
For Almost Two Decades, Naomi Kritzer Has Produced the Best Election Guide in the Twin Cities
The sci-fi/fantasy author is an essential resource for voters cramming to comprehend down-ballot races.
Abortion Rights—On the Ballot or Not?
Plus gig work vs. union labor at the U, the feds keep the pillow man's phone, and election deniers want to work the polls in today's Flyover.
Local Black Media Owners: We’ve Not Seen a Dime of Political Ad Buys
Sheletta Brundidge is challenging churches to not host politicians who don't spend with Black-owned media outlets.
Why Didn’t Anyone Vote for Ilhan?
Plus more election thoughts, putt putt conquers Mpls, and Famous Dave's goes global in today's Flyover.
Teen Crime Spree Weekend!!!
Plus Kim Crockett said a thing, a ban on "divisiveness," and THC seltzer in today's Flyover.
Strike. Strike? STRIKE!
Plus phony fraud foofaraw, knowing your abortion rights, and choosing Plan C in today's Flyover.
