With 38 of 38 precincts reporting, it appears Ann Johnson Stewart will be the DFLer to defend the DFL majority in the state Senate.

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar won a closely watched DFL primary election rematch against former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels on Tuesday, defeating him by a more resounding margin than she did two years ago. startribune.com/us-rep-ilhan-o…

.Minnesota State Fair starts in less than a week🍪🌭- here's the schedule of events at our The Minnesota Star Tribune booth: app.startribune.com/full-schedule-…

Something big is coming…

New: Peggy Flanagan named one of 4 DNC co-chairs, along with Cory Booker, Rep. Veronica Escobar and Mitch Landrieu: startribune.com/minnesotas-lie…

WED DNC Speakers (via AM briefing): - Sen. Cory Booker - Sen. Chris Murphy - Sen. Cortez Masto - Sen. Klobuchar - Rep. Hakeem Jeffries - Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Gov. Wes Moore - Gov. Josh Shapiro - Secy. Buttigieg - Fmr. Pres. Clinton - Gov Tim Walz Scripps News

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Evan Koslof Spectrum News DC She's Jessica Davis, a teacher in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and the 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Jess Davis (she/her)

Calm after the storm in Chaska

Love this story - we used the Retrievers when our dog ran away during fireworks years ago. They're the best.

Your must-read this Friday before Labor Day: Briana Bierschbach, Josie Albertson-Grove, Tom Nehil, Bryan Brussee and Ellie Lin (she/her) highlight the top 15 mnleg races to watch in this interactive tool - make your predictions to see which party will control the MN House: elections.startribune.com/2024-election-…

.Briana Bierschbach and Glen Stubbe were at Minnesota State Fair with Walz, watch for their story online soon

.Rochelle Olson and Glen Stubbe are traveling with Tim Walz on his first solo campaign trip, watch for updates today and tomorrow: