Press Room
The League of Women Voters of Minnesota has Been Featured In:
2026 Press Coverage
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ September 8, 2026
Readers Write: The proposed H Line, researching candidates, Michele Tafoya, pickles
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul ~ September 3, 2026
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies: Examining Steinem’s legacy
Sun Current (Edina) ~ August 5, 2026
Edina’s League of Women Voters represented at national convention
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ July 31, 2026
Turner Talk teaches Voter 101
KEYC Mankato ~ July 29, 2026
League of Women Voters hosts “Voter 101″ as primary elections near
Lakeland PBS ~ June 5, 2026
League of Women Voters Hosts Elections & Voting Forum for Brainerd Area
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ May 24, 2026
‘Be loud in your dissent,’ says LWV guest, as First Amendment violations intensify (Program recording)
MinnPost ~ May 1, 2026
Balance gun rights with the safety of our communities
InForum (Fargo) ~ April 29, 2026
League of Women Voters hosting 2 speakers for First Friday event
Winona Post ~ April 22, 2026
An inside look at local elections
April 22 , 2026: Holding Trump Accountable: A Town Hall with Attorneys General
MinnPost ~ April 21, 2026
New app using AI aims to expand civic engagement in Minnesota
MPR News ~ April 10, 2026
Oath ceremonies decline sharply in Minnesota, leaving many immigrants in limbo
Prairie Pulse ~ April 9, 2026
Lyn Dockter-Pinnick & Sarah King on how Americans are voting today
Public News Service ~ April 6, 2026
Retooling democracy work in MN, post ‘Operation Metro Surge’
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ March 19, 2026
Minnesota mid-cycle redistricting unlikely, says League of Women Voters speaker
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ February 20, 2026
Secretary of State Steve Simon highlights election security during Detroit Lakes visit
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ February 11, 2026
”We want people to meet them” – League of Women Voters continues series with NU school board
Detroit Lakes Tribune ~ February 5, 2026
Minnesota Secretary of State to visit Detroit Lakes to talk local elections
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ January 29, 2026
Caucuses give Minnesotans a powerful voice, says LWV
Bemidji Pioneer ~ January 16, 2026
Bemidji League of Women Voters to host presentation on election integrity
Past Press Coverage
2025
KSTP 5 Eyewitness News ~ December 18, 2025
ACLU in Minnesota sues to end 'illegal' 287(g) agreement
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ December 18, 2025
Park Rapids League of Women Voters verifies election integrity
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ November 19, 2025
As elderly population grows in Hubbard County, how do we address their needs?
St Peter Herald ~ November 19, 2025
Commissioner Nicole Helget speaks on changing ag landscape, county taxes in public Q&A
Wadena Pioneer Journal ~ November 12, 2025
League of Women Voters chapter is forming in East Otter Tail County
Mankato Free Press ~ November 2, 2025
Volunteers forming Mankato Area League of Women Voters
KTTC ~ October 20, 2025
RPS superintendent joins Rochester League of Women Voters at inaugural “Lunch with Local Leaders”
Carver County Local News ~ October 19, 2025
League Report Verifies Accuracy of 2024 Election
MN Star Tribune ~ October 17, 2025
Rest easy, your vote will count (listed last on Reader’s Write)
SunPost ~ October 17, 2025
League of Women Voters find Minnesota elections 'transparent and accurate'
White Bear Press ~ October 15, 2025
Local Elections Matter
Lakeland PBS ~ October 13, 2025
2nd Annual ‘Our Voices Restored’ Event in Bemidji Focuses on ‘Bridging the Gap’
White Bear Lake Area ~ October 10, 2025
Celebrating the Press
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ October 2, 2025
An open letter to Minnesota Rep. Fischbach
Inforum ~ October 2, 2025
Letter: An open letter to Minnesota Rep. Fischbach
Laker Pioneer ~ September 24, 2025
Everything to know about the League of Women Voters of the Lake Minnetonka Plymouth Area
Wayzata SunSailor ~ September 23, 2025
LWV celebrates National Voter Registration Day at Wayzata High
Rochester Post Bulletin ~ September 23, 2025
Is the political middle a lost cause? A group visited Rochester seeking to cultivate it
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ September 18, 2025
Melvin Carter and Kaohly Her face off at first St. Paul mayoral candidate forum
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ September 17, 2025
Brown Co. board told ’24 election counts are accurate
KAAL TV (Rochester) ~ September 16, 2025
In an effort to verify voting accuracy and transparency, the League of Women Voters presents post-election review report
Wayzata SunSailor ~ September 2, 2025
LETTER: Protect voting rights
KVRR Local News ~ August 26, 2025
Video on Women’s Equality Day
InForum ~ August 21, 2025
Letter: Our election system is safe and must be protected
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ August 16, 2025
Opinion | Support our allies who are Afghan refugees. Don’t deport them.
MinnPost ~ August 13, 2025
Minnesota is avoiding the gerrymandering frenzy for now, but for how long?
MPR News ~ August 11, 2025
After attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, some commit to cooler rhetoric. Can it last?
The Minnesota Star Tribune ~ August 9, 2025
Counterpoint | It’s not like there aren’t already good candidate forums
The Gazette (Stillwater, Oak Park Heights, Bayport, Lake Elmo) ~ August 1, 2025
Letter: Still fighting for our country
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ July 21, 2025
(Carolynne) White and Schellack named outstanding seniors of 2025
Sun Post ~ July 17, 2025
Letter: Still fighting for our independence
Detroit Lakes Tribune ~ July 1, 2025
Sen. Rob Kupec and Rep. Jim Joy visit Detroit Lakes to debrief legislative session, answer questions
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ June 30, 2025
Park Rapids LWV presents media literacy program
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ June 17, 2025
Opinion: Minnesotans, young people are watching what you do in response to the shootings
Public News Service ~ June 16, 2025
Rep. Melissa Hortman leaves lasting legacy for women in MN politics
Sun Post ~ June 12, 2025
LETTER: Millions at risk of losing health care access, including Minnesotans
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ June 12, 2025
PARK RAPIDS LWV: Celebrating 25 years, LWV presents media literacy program
Twin Cities Pioneer Press ~ June 8, 2025
In downtown St. Paul, minus a cafe, Landmark Center is 100% leased
ABC Newspapers ~ May 23, 2025
Mapping Prejudice visits Columbia Heights, League of Women Voters in Anoka County
West Central Tribune ~ May 22, 2025
SAVE Act protesters in Willmar, Minnesota, say law would restrict voting access
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ May 20, 2025
Thousands of formerly incarcerated Minnesotans cast ballots after law restored their right to vote
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ May 7, 2025
Town hall participants wrestle with uncertain future
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ April 20, 2025
Park Rapids League of Women Voters launches new series about overlooked elections
Minnesota Daily ~ April 15, 2025
Minneapolis City Council approves next steps for the democracy center
Fox 9 KMSP ~ April 12, 2025
SAVE Act aims to eliminate non-citizen voting, critics say it could make registering to vote more difficult
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ April 11, 2025
Minnesota critics see new hurdles to voting in U.S. House measure
KSTP Eyewitness News ~ April 10, 2025
Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US House
Sun Post ~ April 1, 2025
LETTER: SAVE Act is unlawful and will harm voters
Duluth News Tribune ~ March 30, 2025
Local View: Clever title masks voter-suppression effort in Congress
Minnesota Reformer ~ March 27, 2025
Why redistricting reform advocates oppose this redistricting reform bill
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ March 25, 2025
Tolkkinen: Anti-Trump forces are fired up in greater Minnesota, ready to be heard
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ March 23, 2025
Try as the Trump administration might, it can’t erase women
Edina Sun Current ~ March 20, 2025
LETTER: SAVE Act sounds good, but it isn’t
Detroit Lakes Tribune ~ March 17, 2025
Letter: Detroit Lakes League to hold town hall for Rep. Fischbach, even though she won't be there
New Ulm Journal ~ March 11, 2025
LWV ask Finstad to vote against SAVE Act
Minnesota House of Representatives Session Daily ~ February 24, 2025
Minnesota legislators consider shift to bipartisan redistricting commission
MPR News ~ February 20, 2025
Minnesota Civics Summit supports social studies teachers amid political polarization
Sun Current ~ February 20, 2025
LWV Edina strives to make democracy work
Sun Current ~ February 18, 2025
Bloomington 7th grade students compete in Civics Bee
Bemidji Pioneer ~ January 15, 2025
Minnesota to see another push for Equal Rights Amendment
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ January 14, 2025
’Civics that sticks” - What Minnesota has done and will do to prepare new generations of citizens.
2024
West Central Tribune ~ December 25, 2024
New administration brings new challenges for immigrant community in Willmar, Minnesota
West Central Tribune ~ December 13, 2024
'Hot Topics' discussion looks at the conversation about immigrants in Willmar, Minnesota
Brainerd Dispatch ~ December 4, 2024
Reader Opinion: Thanks to everyone who helped with the elections
Alexandria Echo Press ~ December 4, 2024
Election process demonstrated the meticulous care taken to ensure election integrity
Forum Communications ~ November 22, 2024
Minnesota election trust tested as recounts, post-election reviews get underway
Hastings Journal ~ November 21, 2024
Dakota County recounts and approves 2024 vote totals
Brainerd Dispatch ~ November 18, 2024
Election judges look at each ballot in hand-count review
Duluth News Tribune ~ November 1, 2024
Local View: Reliable, trustworthy election information is out there
Public News Service ~ November 1, 2024
Voting in MN: Tracking absentee ballots; fraud detection praised (Spanish-language)
Edina Magazine ~ November 2024
League of Women Voters Creates Informed Citizens
Northern News Now ~ October 31, 2024
The League of Women Voters in Duluth Young Voter Video
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ October 30, 2024
Brooks: Fear, hope and the 2024 election in Pandora’s ballot box
Minnesota Reformer ~ October 29, 2024
Let’s stop throwing batteries into landfills — we can recycle their valuable metals
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ October 27, 2024
How Minnesota is recruiting poll workers in a divisive presidential election
Fill to Capacity (podcast) ~ October 26, 2024
Heroes Behind Your Ballot, Who Are They?
Alexandria Echo Press ~ October 25, 2024
4 Alexandria School Board candidates answer questions at forum
St Paul Publishing ~ October 22, 2024
League of Women Voters of St. Paul takes action to increase voter turnout
West Central Tribune ~ October 22, 2024
League of Women Voters look to increase voter participation and education (paywall)
Forest Lake Times ~ October 17, 2024
FL mayoral candidates agree on much, but tangle over airport budget transparency
Forest Lake Times ~ October 17, 2024
Large agreement by most candidates for Forest Lake council in local forums
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ October 17, 2024
Meet your Menahga City Council candidates
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ October 17, 2024
Menahga School Board candidates talk to voters
Minnesota Star Tribune ~ October 16, 2024
Arden Hills City Council election could change fate of former Army ammunition site development
Eden Prairie Local News ~ October 12, 2024
How Minnesota Gen Z voters could help state keep top turnout rank
Hoodline Minneapolis ~ October 10, 2024
Maple Grove Residents Lean on Local Media for Election Updates as November 5 Approaches
West Central Tribune ~ October 10, 2024
Baker, Ampian make their pitch to voters
West Central Tribune ~ October 10, 2024
Candidates for Willmar City Council share why they should be elected
Bemidji Pioneer ~ October 9, 2024
Make your voice heard by voting
Post Bulletin ~ October 8, 2024
Become an informed voter -- here's how
ABC Newspapers ~ October 6, 2024
Election Security: ABC League of Women Voters explains how the state prevents voter fraud
Hoodline Minneapolis ~ October 4, 2024
Brooklyn Park, Osseo, and Maple Grove Residents Invited to Election Candidate Forums
MPR News with Angela Davis ~ September 27, 2024
Ensuring secure elections and engaging voters of all ages
ABC Newspapers ~ September 27, 2024
League of Women Voters explain what a Post Election Review (audit) is
Eden Prairie Local News ~ September 26, 2024
Voter drive encourages student participation in elections
Sun Post ~ September 26, 2024
LETTER: Absentee voting is a valid option
KAAL-TV ~ September 26, 2024
Candidate forums see some candidates missing in action
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ September 26, 2024
MN House District 15B forum
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ September 25, 2024
Workshop participants hone ‘skills for disagreeing better’
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ September 25, 2024
NU Ward 3 candidates meet at LWV forum
KEYC News Now ~ September 24, 2024
St. Peter League of Women Voters host local candidates for forum
Twin Cities PBS: “Almanac” ~ September 20, 2024
Election Officials and Security
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ September 19, 2024
Absentee and early voting is reliable, secure
Suburban Community Channels ~ September 18, 2024
League of Women Voters at Century College on Voter Registration Day
Lakeland PBS ~ September 18, 2024
MN Secretary of State Visits Bemidji, Blackduck Schools for Voter Registration Day
MPR News ~ September 17, 2024
Can Winona County turn around its lagging voter turnout? These people are working to do that
Bemidji Pioneer ~ September 17, 2024
Secretary of State Steve Simon presents at BHS for National Voter Registration Day
MPR News ~ September 17, 2024
Students, secretary of state partner to pre-register young voters
CCX Media ~ September 17, 2024
Robbinsdale School District Seniors Register To Vote
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ September 17, 2024
League shares info for National Voter Registration Day
Mankato Free Press ~ September 15, 2024
Voter registration efforts are vital
St. Peter Herald ~ September 14, 2024
Brand, Schwartz talk education, economy, agriculture in League of Women Voters forum
Sun ThisWeek ~ September 12, 2024
Voting from home: convenient and secure
KTCC Rochester ~ September 11, 2024
League of Women Voters-Winona announces General election forums
White Bear Press ~ September 11, 2024
High school students spread engagement on importance of voting
KIMT3 News ~ September 10, 2024
General Election candidate forums kick off in Rochester
INFORUM/WDAY ~ September 10, 2024
League of Women Voters to host voter registration drive at MSUM
KIMT3 News ~ September 10, 2024
Rochester candidate forums underway as Election Day draws closer
KAALTV ~ September 10, 2024
Minnesota House representative 24B candidate forum
Sun Current ~ September 5, 2024
4 elections down, 1 to go!
KIMT3 News ~ September 2, 2024
2024 Candidate Forums kickoff in September for General Election
CCXMedia ~ September 2, 2024
Newsmakers: League of Women Voters MN Says Look for ‘Trusted Sources of Information’
The Sheletta Show ~ August 24, 2024
Making Sure Young Folks Get Involved with Politics
Sahan Journal ~ August 22, 2024
Political advocates: election presents new opportunities, challenges for Minnesota communities of color
MPR News ~ August 20, 2024
After a quiet primary, groups work to increase Minnesota voter turnout
White Bear Press ~ August 20, 2024
2024 election season underway
Sun Post ~ August 16, 2024
LETTER: Get nonpartisan voting info now!
Sahan Journal ~ August 12, 2024
Election 2024: What are you voting for?
Duluth News Tribune ~ August 8, 2024
Local View: In Duluth and beyond, let's do better than hostility, disrespect
Waconia Patriot ~ August 5, 2024
LTE: Voting from home is legal, convenient, and safe
AM950 ~ July 30, 2024
The Matt McNeil Show
New Ulm Journal ~ July 27, 2024
Planning on voting by absentee ballot? Here’s some information
Post Bulletin ~ July 27, 2024
Letter: Absentee voting is convenient and secure
KIMT News 3 ~ July 22, 2024
Rochester candidate forums kicking off Monday
New Ulm Journal ~ July 3, 2024
Automatic voter registration begins
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ June 29, 2024
Automatic voter registration promises safeguards
EaganTV ~ June 28, 2024
Access to Democracy - Michelle Witte, Executive Director of MN League of Women Voters
Sun ThisWeek ~ June 27, 2024
Automatic Voter Registration requires proof of citizenship
Duluth News Tribune ~ June 27, 2024
Local View: Duluth-area youths gearing up to cast first votes
Brainerd Dispatch ~ June 23, 2024
League of Women Voters invites public to June 27 meeting
Mankato Free Press ~ June 13, 2024
Youth getting involved in encouraging voter engagement (pdf)
Duluth News Tribune ~ May 14, 2024
Local View: Make voting a habit, one that supports democracy
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ May 8, 2024
Have a criminal record? You can vote in Minnesota
Park Rapids Enterprise ~ May 6, 2024
Depolarize political hostility through dialogue, say local leaders
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ April 27, 2024
Heat pumps a hot topic at LWV energy conservation forum
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ April 16, 2024
LWV shines a light on solar energy
Southwest News Media ~ April 11, 2024
A tale of two districts: The redistricting process and Chaska
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ April 2, 2024
League of Women Voters energy forum series continues
Duluth News Tribune ~ March 14, 2024
Local View: LWV Duluth's aim is educating, mobilizing voters
The Journal (New Ulm) ~ March 9, 2024
Environment-friendly yards help keep world together, ecologist says
Sun Post ~ March 3, 2024
HERC closure date uncertain
Sun Current ~ March 2, 2024
Poll Positions Available Next Week for Presidential Race
Minnesota State High School League ~ February 5, 2024
John’s Journal: Duluth East Student Named Heart of the Arts Winner
Minnesota Women’s Press ~ January 30, 2024
Deep Dive: Public Testimony About Dying With Dignity Legislation
2022
November 22, 2022 – Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota
Voting Machine Post-Election Reviews (Audits) Confirm Election Day Results Via Hand Count
November 11, 2022 – Star Tribune
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day in Minnesota
September 30, 2022 – MinnPost
Gun violence, policing dominate Hennepin County attorney candidate forum
September 30, 2022 – ABC Newspapers
League of Women Voters addresses controversy
September 21, 2022 – Star Tribune
Let the voting begin — fair and secure
(Also available in the Mankato Free Press)
September 21, 2022 – MPR News
How are Minnesota election officials responding to concerns over vote security?
September 15, 2022 – MPR News
Voting officials: Misinformation fueling election skepticism
September 15, 2022 – Perham Focus
Minnesota voting officials: Misinformation fueling election skepticism
July 31, 2022 – Star Tribune
’Feels like it’s a whack-a-mole’: Minnesota election officials on misinformation front lines
July 7, 2022 – The Journal
Mayoral issues focused on older, younger, youngest residents
June 30, 2022 – MinnPost
Three who would lead: takeaways from the Hennepin County sheriff candidate forum
June 21, 2022 – Minnesota Reformer
Election misinformation at the Legislature — correcting the facts as voting begins
June 3, 2022 – Duluth News Tribune
Local View: End the unfettered access to weapons
May 25, 2022 – Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota GOP endorses election denier to oversee elections
April 13, 2022 – Fairbault.com
Rice County delays redistricting decision
March 20, 2022 – Brainerd Dispatch
Equal Rights Amendment subject of women’s history program
March 16, 2022 – Lakeland News
News coverage featuring LWV’s work with redistricting (starts at 9 minute mark)
March 11, 2022 – Public News Service
Women Candidates Caught Up in Fallout from New MN Political Maps
March 9, 2022 – ABC 6 News
New Rochester ward draft maps push for diversity but shake up the city council
March 9, 2022 – Post Bulletin
Fourth Rochester ward draft map seeks to increase diversity but could have council members changing districts
February 15, 2022 – Minnesota Reformer
New election maps will force tough decisions for incumbents, create opportunities for fresh faces
February 14, 2022 – Minnesota Legislature
Automatic absentee ballot distribution, more early voting get committee OK
January 25, 2022 – Sun Post
Minnesota precinct caucuses are the ‘grassroots’ for local parties
January 11, 2022 – St. Paul Monitor
Students encourage others to get involved with Youth Vote program
January 6, 2022 – StarTribune
Minnesotans mark Jan. 6 anniversary: 'Vote, not violence'
January 6, 2022 – Duluth News Tribune
Insurrection anniversary vigil in Duluth aims to ‘bring back democracy’
2023
December 10, 2023 - Mankato Free Press
LWV refutes township official on voting falsehoods
November 17, 2023 - West Central Tribune
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon details new voting laws
November 6, 2023 - South Dakota News Watch
Former small-town Minnesota mayor is behind the rise of electoral activism in South Dakota. He’s just getting started.
November 5, 2023 - Star Tribune
A thank-you to League of Women Voters
October 28, 2023 - KSTP TV
Formerly incarcerated Minnesotans preparing to vote for the first time
October 14, 2023 - Duluth News Tribune
Duluth students advocate for voting, register peers
October 8, 2023 - Grand Rapids Herald-Review
AAUW Welcomes League of Women Voters Speaker
September 20, 2023 - WCCO (CBS News)
New law makes it easier for teens to register to vote
September 13, 2023 - St. Paul Monitor
Elections: how they work
August 30, 2023 - Star Tribune
Minnesota’s 16- and 17-year-olds can now pre-register to vote. Will they sign up?
August 26, 2023 - AlphaNews
On School Campuses and State Fairgrounds, Teenagers Preregister to Vote for 2024 Election
August 2, 2023 - The Journal (New Ulm)
Simon Discusses Voting Law Changes
July 24, 2023 - Journal of the Minnesota School Boards Association
Fair Forums: Districts can partner with the League of Women Voters to produce nonpartisan school board candidate forums
July 14, 2023 - MinnPost
‘Now I’m a part of society’: The push continues to register formerly incarcerated Minnesotans to vote under new law
July 10, 2023 - Fox21 Local News
Felon Voting Registration Events Held Following New MN Law Enactment
July 9, 2023 - The Free Press (Mankato)
Organizations, election officials prepare for voter law changes
July 9, 2023 - KMSP Fox9 News
Felons voting rights restored in Minnesota
July 8, 2023 - KARE 11 News
Corrections officials promote voter registration
July 7, 2023 - KMSP Fox9 News
Felon voting registration events held following new law enactment
July 7, 2023 - Star Tribune
With felon voting rights restored, Minnesota Secretary of State Simon encourages registration
July 6 - The Bemidji Pioneer
Bemidji Public Library to host 'Library Mascot Campaign' event July 14
June 21, 2023 - The Voting News
Minnesota's 2022 Post-Election Review
June 19, 2023 - Public News Service
Federal Probe of Mpls. Police Propels Talk of Civilian Input
June 19, 2023 - KNSI (Saint Cloud, MN)
DOJ Report on Minneapolis Police Renews Talk of Greater Civilian Input for Reforms
June 13, 2023 - Mesabi Tribune (Virginia, MN)
Simon to get up close look at Hibbing Taconite
June 6, 2023 - The Journal (New Ulm)
Speaker focuses on reality and social discourse (2023 LWVMN Convention coverage)
April 29, 2023 - Duluth News Tribune
Local View: Popular vote for president 'essential to representative government'
April 14, 2023 - KAAL-TV ABC 6 News, Rochester, MN
Minnesota House passes “Democracy for the People Act”
2021
December 13, 2021 – Sun Post
Letter: Thankful for election judges this holiday season
November 17, 2021 – Echo Journal
Student voting increased nearly 10% at Central Lakes College
November 17, 2021 – The Journal
Council hears report on charter clause on nepotism
September 30, 2021 – North Metro TV
League of Women Voters Works to Register Voters in the North Metro
(See other TV coverage for LWV Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area)
September 28, 2021 – ABC Newspapers
Local elections matter — register to vote
September 27, 2021 – The Journal
LWV New Ulm kicks off membership drive
June 24, 2021 – Star Tribune
Controversial voting changes shelved at Minnesota Capitol as legislators seek compromise
May 1, 2021 – Mankato Free Press
League of Women Voters wants more public input in redistricting
April 30, 2021 – The Newsleaders
Demand fair election maps
March 30, 2021 – Courthouse News Service
Judge Allows Narrow Challenge to Minnesota Witness Rule for Absentee Ballots
March 26, 2021 – TPT’s Almanac
(Segment on voting rights at the 12:20 minute mark)
COVID vaccine expansion, voting bills, photographer Dudley Edmondson, Chauvin trial
March 21, 2021 – Mankato Free Press
In Minnesota, voting ideas divided
March 19, 2021 – Star Tribune
Minnesota History Center throws a big party for Women's History Month
MSBA’s Bench & Bar Magazine, March 2021
Democracy goes to court: Litigating voting rights and election administration in Minnesota in 2020
February 22, 2021 – Mankato Free Press
Our View: Minnesotans won't tolerate voting intimidation
February 18, 2021 – Sun Current
Local lawmakers answer questions from constituents at virtual town hall
February 17, 2021 – Star Tribune
Settlement: Security firm can't deploy armed agents near Minnesota polls
February 17, 2021 – Jurist
Private security company barred from sending armed guards to polling places in Minnesota
February 16, 2021 – Associated Press
Company agrees not to place guards at Minnesota voting sites
(See our blog post about this)
February 8, 2021 – Kenyon Leader
Response sought from local legislators
February 5, 2021 – St. Cloud Times
Smoke, mirrors and musty ideas in Legislature's election reforms
February 3, 2021 – St. Cloud Times
Voter ID or finance reform? Parties split on how to improve Minnesota's election system
January 23, 2021 – The Free Press
Consequences, accountability needed
January 22, 2021 – ABC Newspaper
Legislators must accept election results
January 18, 2021 – Twin Cities Pioneer Press
League of Women Voters calls on Minnesota state leaders to condemn election lies
(Also available in the Brainerd Dispatch)
January 15, 2021 – KIMT3 News
LWVMN asks for “truth and consequences” for state lawmakers
2020
November 3, 2020 – Star Tribune
Take heart: American democracy has been through a lot
November 3, 2020 – INFORUM
Moorhead exhibit highlights the fight for women's voting rights
November 2, 2020 – Martinsville Bulletin
Legal uncertainty fuels lines at Minnesota polling stations
October 31, 2020 – Star Tribune
Reaching every Minnesota voter, when every vote counts
October 31, 2020 – The Journal
Things have changed — Too late to vote by mail this year
October 30, 2020 – SC Times
Judicial races, local and statewide, on the ballot for Central Minnesotans
October 29, 2020 – MPR News
Ballot segregation case lands before Minnesota Supreme Court
October 29, 2020 – WCCO
Judge Bars Atlas Aegis From Placing Armed Agents Near Minn. Polling Locations
October 27, 2020 – The Free Press
MSU profs: 2020 victor less likely to be known on election night
October 23, 2020 – NBC News
Minnesota AG investigates company accused of recruiting armed guards for Election Day
October 23, 2020 – KTTC
Voter suppression? Minnesota attorney general blocks potential intimidation attempt
October 22, 2020 – Salon.com
Trump camp denies it hired armed men at Florida polling place who claimed they were sent by campaign
October 22, 2020 – Star Tribune
Minnesota senior home residents struggle to vote amid the pandemic, lockdown rules
October 21, 2020 – ABC News
Minnesota AG launches investigation into company accused of hiring armed guards as poll watchers
October 20, 2020 – Star Tribune
Attorney General Keith Ellison probes firm hiring armed guards for Minnesota polling sites
October 20, 2020 – MinnPost
Groups sue to block hiring ex-special forces members to monitor Minnesota voting
October 20, 2020 – Minnesota Reformer
Lawsuit seeks court order prohibiting armed ex-soldiers outside Minnesota polling places
October 20, 2020 – Sojourners
Group sued after recruiting armed ‘security’ for Minneapolis polling places
October 20, 2020 – Courthouse News Service
Plan for Armed Guards at Minnesota Polling Sites Spurs Lawsuit
October 20, 2020 – KFGO 790
Warnings in Michigan, Minnesota over guns at polling places on Election Day
October 20, 2020 – Bloomberg Law
Security Firm Sued Over Plans to Deploy Ex-Soldiers to Polls
October 13, 2020 – Pioneer PBS
Welcoming America [Video]
October 9, 2020 – The Journal
LWV provides Voter Education Tool VOTE411
October 6, 2020 – The Journal
Voting from home
September 30, 2020 – Minnesota Reformer
Wanted: Election judges (GOP especially)!
September 22, 2020 – The Journal
National Voter Registration Day (LTE)
September 15, 2020 – West Central Tribune
League of Women Voters encourages Minnesotans to vote by mail
September 8, 2020 – MinnPost
Mabeth Hurd Paige was one of the first four women elected to the Minnesota Legislature
September 5, 2020 – Mankato Free Press
League of Women Voters work to educate
September 4, 2020 – The Journal
League of Women Voters New Ulm announces candidate forums
September 3, 2020 – West Central Tribune
Voters face a choice between familiar or new in House 17A, 17B races
September 2, 2020 – Mille Lacs Messenger
Historical Society exhibit on women’s voting earns an ‘A’
September 2, 2020 – Sun Current
Edina celebrates women's suffrage
August 31, 2020 – Mankato Free Press
League of Women Voters partners with nonprofits to educate about absentee voting
August 27, 2020 – The Journal
Right to vote commemorated
August 26, 2020 – MinnPost
League of Women Voters has evolved toward greater diversity and inclusion
August 26, 2020 – Anoka County Union Herald
League of Women Voters Now Conducting Virtual Forums
August 25, 2020 – Fillmore County Journal
Glasoe and Meighen – local women involved in the 19th Amendment
August 25, 2020 – The Journal
Women’s Equality Day
August 24, 2020 – Mankato Free Press
Our View: Voting rights more important than ever
August 23, 2020 – Star Tribune
Pushing that boulder up the hill (19th amendment, 100 years later)
August 23, 2020 – Mankato Free Press
19th Amendment hits 100th anniversary; voting remains vital
August 12, 2020 – KARE11
'Votes for Women' | Online exhibit to honor Minnesota women's rights heroines
August 12, 2020 – Attorney at Law Magazine
The 19th Amendment Anniversary: Meet Several Women of Color Who Led the Way to Voting Rights in Minnesota
Summer 2020 – North Kato Magazine
Census Q&A with Lynn Solo, President of LWV St. Peter Area
July 24, 2020 – Anoka County Union Herald
Candidate Forums Available Online
July 23, 2020 – The Journal
Council candidates face off in LWV forum
July 23, 2020 – Sun Current
Letter: Vote from home this year
July 10, 2020 – Brainerd Dispatch
Simon: Minn. needs more mail voting, election judges come Election Day
July 6, 2020 – The Circle: Native American News and Arts
Natives face obstacles to voting most everywhere. Is MN different?
July 4, 2020 – Twin Cities Pioneer Press
During the pandemic, voter registrations fell off a cliff in Minnesota
July 2, 2020 – Park Rapids Enterprise
Rep. Green should know how Minnesota protects elections
July 1, 2020 – Sun Sailor
Eden Prairie teen’s mission is to increase the number of registered voters
June 29, 2020 – Mankato Free Press
Absentee voting just got easier with witness waiver
June 26, 2020 – MinnPost
From witness waivers to sanitized pens, what voting — and campaigns — are going to look like in Minnesota in 2020
June 25, 2020 – KNSI Radio
Legal wrangling continues over mail-in ballot witness requirement
June 25, 2020 – Public News Service
MN Waives Mail-in Ballot Witness Requirement This Summer
June 24, 2020 – MPR News
Secretary of State Simon waives witness rule for primary absentee ballots
June 24, 2020 – Star Tribune
Minnesota secretary of state says state will waive mail-in ballot witness requirement
June 23, 2020 – Courthouse News Service
Federal Judge Won’t Sign Off on Relaxed Minnesota Absentee Ballot Rules
June 23, 2020 – Associated Press
Judges differ on Minnesota absentee ballot witness mandate
June 23, 2020 – Anoka County Union Herald
Column: Work to preserve water resources continues
June 20, 2020 – Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd police chief talks ‘bad-apples’, challenges of local law enforcement
June 18, 2020 – Courthouse News Service
Republicans Intervene in Minnesota Absentee Ballot Provision
June 18, 2020 – MinnPost
Secretary of state agrees to deal on absentee ballots; Republicans cry foul
June 17, 2020 – Associated Press
Minnesota waives absentee ballot witness signature mandate
(Also available from The New York Times and The Washington Post)
June 17, 2020 – Minnesota Reformer
Easier absentee mail voting coming to August primary election amid pandemic
June 17, 2020 – MPR News
GOP lawmakers blast Secretary of State Simon for deal in voting lawsuits
June 17, 2020 – Star Tribune
Minnesota waives absentee ballot witness signature mandate
June 12, 2020 – MinnPost
Trio of lawsuits challenge Minnesota absentee balloting requirements amid COVID-19
May 19, 2020 – Star Tribune
League of Women Voters challenges Minnesota absentee voting witness rule
May 11, 2020 – KSTP 5 Eyewitness News
Vaccinating Misinformation: Past outbreak highlights dangers of current 'info-demic'
May 8, 2020 – The Bemidji Pioneer
Minn. advocates say more needs to be done to pr
May 8, 2020 – The Bemidji Pioneer
Minn. advocates say more needs to be done to protect voters during coronavirus pandemic
(Also available from the Duluth News Tribune)
Article by Michelle Witte, published in Attorney At Law Magazine
Votes for Women – 100 Years Later
March 9, 2020 – Duluth News Tribune
Reader's View: Voter ID, provisional ballots wrong for Minnesota
March 5, 2020 – KEYC News Now
Blue Earth County Historical Society commemorates 19th Amendment, Women’s History Month
March 2, 2020 – RiverTowns
Area lawmakers talk coronavirus, census at League of Women Voters panel
February 18, 2020 – Northfield News
Standoff looms over election security, provisional ballots
February 17, 2020 – The UpTake
The Future of Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations
February 14, 2020 – Mankato Free Press
Precinct caucuses coming up Tuesday
February 14, 2020 – The Center Square Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers look to voter privacy bill
February 12, 2020 – WJON Radio (St. Cloud)
Local organization stresses importance of upcoming Census
February 11, 2020 – White Bear Press
‘A mighty political experiment’ turns a century old
February 3, 2020 – KIMT3 News (Rochester)
League of Women Voters presents on redistricting in Minnesota
January 13, 2020 – The Journal (New Ulm)
Census, legislative issues in spotlight at league forum
January 11, 2020 – KEYC Mankato News
League of Women Voters discuss census and upcoming legislative session
January 10, 2020 – ABC Newspapers
Anoka County Library: Votes for women
January 10, 2020 – The Free Press (South Central Minnesota)
BECHS exhibit highlights women's suffrage, activism
January 8, 2020 – KBJR6.com
Changes coming to Minnesota’s voting system
2019
December 13, 2019 – Star Tribune
100th anniversary of women's suffrage reason to celebrate across Minnesota
December 3, 2019 – Alexandria Echo Press
Suffrage display coming to Runestone Museum
November 15, 2019 – Brainerd Dispatch
Crow Wing County officials share experiences with League of Women Voters
November 13, 2019 – ABC Newspapers
Transformative Circle founder recognized for vision, leadership
November 4, 2019 – Fillmore County Journal
Celebrating a century of civic engagement
October 29, 2019 – Sun Sailor
The LWV: A century of encouraging voter participation, equal rights
October 29, 2019 – Bluff Country Newspaper Group
Exhibit in Chatfield to feature century of civic engagement
September 25, 2019 – The Journal
League of Women Voters reiterates importance of voting
September 25, 2019 – St. Peter Herald
St. Peter League of Women Voters announces candidate forums
September 24, 2019 – KIMT3 News
The League of Women Voters is making sure Med City residents are registered to vote
September 23, 2019 – KTTC Television
League of Women Voters hosts forum for upcoming referendum
September 17, 2019 – Candidate Forum
LWV candidate forum for Wayzata School Board
September 13, 2019 – Brainerd Dispatch
2020 U.S. Census could reduce Minnesota’s congressional seats
September 12, 2019 – Candidate Forum
LWV candidate forum for Orono School Board
September 10, 2019 – Sun Post
Simon to speak about election security Sept. 16 in Golden Valley
September 9, 2019 – CCX Media
Cooper Marching Hawks Participate in Suffrage Day
September 8, 2019 – KIMT3 News
Celebrating Women's Right to Vote in Minnesota
September 8, 2019 – KVVR Local News
It’s Been 100 Years Since Women’s Suffrage
September 8, 2019 – KTTC
Minnesota celebrates 100th anniversary of 19th amendment
September 7, 2019 – Brainerd Dispatch
State commemorates 100th anniversary of women's right to vote
September 6, 2019 – St. Cloud Times
What happened to elections 100 years ago that has Minnesota celebrating Sunday?
September 6, 2019 – Twin Cities Pioneer Press
Minnesota marks a century of women's suffrage Sunday at the capitol
September 6, 2019 – West Central Tribune
LWV Willmar chapter to mark state organization's centennial with museum exhibit
September 6, 2019 – SW News Media
League of Women Voters to host local candidate forums
September 3, 2019 – Fillmore County Journal
Misleading information on voter fraud
September 2, 2019 – Lillie News
Minnesota Women's Suffrage Day
August 29, 2019 – Star Tribune
Where to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage
August 20, 2019 – Sun Sailor
League of Women Voters celebrates 100 years
August 10, 2019 – Park Rapids Enterprise
Local committee aims to count every person for 2020 Census
August 9, 2019 – Sun•Thisweek
Celebrating a century of progress: Fair museum showcases traveling exhibit
July 31, 2019 – Duluth News Tribune
At Large Duluth Council candidates share competing visions
July 25, 2019 – TPM (Talking Points Memo)
Voter Fraud Alarmists’ Next Big Stand Is In Minnesota, The Most Voter-Friendly State
July 22, 2019 – Star Tribune
Some Minnesota bills copied from other states, even written by special interests
July 22, 2019 – Bluff Country Newspaper Group
Fillmore County commissioner candidates set for Aug. 3 forum
July 13, 2019 – The New Ulm Journal
100 years of women voting featured in latest exhibit at The Grand
June 28, 2019 – Star Tribune
In light of revelations, halt the PolyMet permit process (LWVMN has signed on to this petition)
June 28, 2019 – Minnesota Monthly
How Minnesota Could Win or Lose the 2020 Census
June 17, 2019 – The Uptake
Don’t Let the Moment Pass, says civil rights leader Josie Johnson
June 13, 2019 – Bluff County Newspaper
Peterson Station Museum exhibit honors Women’s Suffrage movement
June 9, 2019 – Red Wing Republican Eagle
Representative government is a fundamental principle ... and is lacking in Goodhue County
June 4, 2019 – INFORUM
Celebrating that hard-fought yes: Local festivities begin for 100th anniversary of women's suffrage
May 17, 2019 – Twin Cities Pioneer Press
Michelle Witte: Make election integrity a priority, Minnesota Senate; release those federal funds
May 13, 2019 – The Uptake
Minnesota loses one dairy farmer every day
May 9, 2019 – SW News Media
Chaska's special election is Tuesday
May 7, 2019 – Star Tribune
Strengthen, clarify the teaching of civics in Minnesota high schools
May 4, 2019 - Duluth News Tribune
Statewide View: Minnesota can prioritize both election security and voters
May 1, 2019 - Post Bulletin
Letter: Minnesota has yet to accept cyber security funds
April 22, 2019 – SUN Sailor
St. Louis Park prepares to educate voters about ranked-choice voting
April 21, 2019 – Park Bugle
LWV Fellowships at Como Park High School
April 17, 2019 – Hastings Star Gazette
Minnesota professor pushes for national unity, to speak next week in Cottage Grove
April 15, 2019 – Lillie News
Legislator looks to memorialize South St. Paul voting history
April 14, 2019 – Sun Post
Think Again Brooklyns to host forum on clean air, water April 16
April 8, 2019 – Brainerd Dispatch
League of Women Voters to host talk on loon center
March 31, 2019 – Detroit Lakes Online
Theatre and League of Women Voters team up to present "12 Angry Men" with all female cast
March 30, 2019 – Park Rapids Enterprise
COMMENTARY: League of Women Voters recognizes area women business owners
March 26, 2019 – White Bear Press
A Year of Civic Education and Advocacy
March 24, 2019 – Red Wing Republican Eagle
Letter: explore how media influences voters
March 13, 2019 – Sun Current
LWV Edina event addresses importance of 2020 Census
March 11, 2019 – Star Tribune
Dakota County to make changes after civic group alleges transparency issues
March 8, 2019 – Chaska Herald
Commentary: Secretary of state to visit Chaska
March 8, 2019 – Dairyland Peach
Here’s why teenagers need a civics class
March 7, 2019 – Sun•Thisweek
League of Women Voters forum topic is redistricting
March 6, 2019 – Brainerd Dispatch
Toxic Taters representatives to speak March 14
March 3, 2019 – ABC 6 News (KAAL TV)
Local Women Look Forward and Back on Women's Suffrage
March 2, 2019 – Park Rapids Enterprise
Ojibwe Language Project growing
March 1, 2019 – Red Wing Republican Eagle
Talking (less) trash: First community discussion about single-sort recycling is in the books
February 27, 2019 – Park Rapids Enterprise
COMMENTARY: Census 2020: Why do we care?
February 27, 2019 – White Bear Press
Voters league opposes 2020 census citizenship question
February 16, 2019 – Star Tribune
Ida Lorraine Wilderson, Minneapolis civic leader and educator dies at 86
February 11, 2019 – Post Bulletin
Rochester begins year-long women's suffrage celebration
February 10, 2019 – Brainerd Dispatch
CRMC's Bauer, Goble to speak at League of Women Voters event
February 7, 2019 – Litchfield Independent Review
Celebrating history: Litchfield's own suffragette
February 3, 2019 – The Journal (New Ulm)
LWV values and promotes civil discourse
February 2, 2019 – Grand Forks Herald
Bill aims to register more Minn. voters-Schultz proposes making process more automatic
February 2, 2019 – Park Rapids Enterprise
Bill aims to register more Minn. voters: Schultz proposes making process more automatic
January 29, 2019 – The Journal (New Ulm)
New Ulm resident receives racist hate mail
January 18, 2019 – Pioneer Press
"Start By Believing" community panel on sexual assault being held in St. Paul Tuesday
January 13, 2019 – The Journal (New Ulm)
LWV forum explains ins and out of legislative process
2018
November 29, 2018 – MinnPost
You know you want to read this sexy story about legislative process reform
November 11, 2018 – MPR
It's official: Minnesota 2018 voter turnout tops the nation
November 7, 2018 – FOX 9
Women make history on election night in Minnesota
November 6, 2018 – KARE 11
How women won the right to vote in Minnesota
November 3, 2018 – Sun•Thisweek
League of Women Voters hosts forum on gun violence
October 12, 2018 – The Bemidji Pioneer
League of Women Voters plan local debates
October 11, 2018 – Winona Daily News
Winona school board candidates praise WAPS teachers, criticize district finances at LWV forum
October 10, 2018 – Park Rapids Enterprise
County board candidates convene at LWV forum
October 10, 2018 – The Washington Post
A Minnesota Republican snatched his opponent's mic, then dropped it in front of her
October 8, 2018 – West Central Tribune (Willmar)
10 candidates vie for NLS School Board
October 6, 2018 – Park Rapids Enterprise
State rep. candidates tackle a variety of issues
October 3, 2018 – Star Tribune
Minnesota court of appeals seat being challenged on ballot for first time since 2010
October 2, 2018 – Lakeshore Weekly News
Plymouth mayoral candidates debate garbage hauling, water quality, affordable housing
October 2, 2018 – SC Times (St. Cloud)
Candidates for state representative share their views at first St. Cloud legislative forum
October 1, 2018 – Red Wing Republican Eagle
League of Women Voters hosts first of three Q&A sessions
September 29, 2018 – Post Bulletin
School board races kick off League of Women Voters forums
September 27, 2018 – Echo Press (Alexandria)
Candidate forums set for next week
September 27, 2018 – Woodbury Bulletin
Candidates debate issues at District 54B forum
September 27, 2018 – Detroit Lakes Online
League of Women Voters in Detroit Lakes to hold candidate forums in October
September 26, 2018 – Red Wing Republican Eagle
Letter: LWV-Red Wing invites citizens to candidate forum
September 26, 2018 – Lakeshore Weekly News
Incumbent skips 33A forum; challenger talks education, healthcare
September 25, 2018 – City Pages
Minneapolis suffragist Clara Ueland was more badass than you, probably
September 25, 2018 – WCCO
National register to vote day visits college campuses
September 19, 2018 – Winona Daily News
Election 2018: Drazkowski, Isenor don't agree on much at League of Women Voters Winona forum
September 13, 2018 – City Pages
Minnesota seeing a monster surge in voter registration among the young
September 13, 2018 – Winona Daily News
Winona city council candidates talk issues at LWV forum on Wednesday
September 10, 2018 – Eden Prairie News
House 48A and 48B candidates debate guns, school safety
September 10, 2018 – Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota sees surge in new voter registrations ahead of midterms
September 8, 2018 – StarTribune
Minnesota sees surge in new voter registrations
September 7, 2018 – The Free Press (South Central Minnesota)
Area groups to put on voting workshop
September 3, 2018 – ABC Newspapers (Anoka County)
League of Women Voters ABC announces candidate forums for the month of September
August 28, 2018 – Bluff Country Newspaper Group
Fillmore county candidates set for League of Women Voters forum
August 16, 2018 – City Pages
The League of Women Voters takes its candidate forums seriously
August 15, 2018 – FOX9 News
Minnesota sees highest number of primary voters in over 3 decades
August 14, 2018 – Eden Prairie News
Three candidate forums to showcase Eden Prairie races
August 13, 2018 – MinnPost
Clara Ueland: Minnesota suffragist, lifelong women's rights activist
July 30, 2018 – Star Tribune
St. Paul fourth ward forum stays on track after tumultuous few weeks
July 27, 2018 – Red Wing Republican Eagle
LWV-Red Wing mixes it up with ward-style forum
July 27, 2018 – Chaska Herald
League of Women Voters celebrates 50 years (referencing LWV Eastern Carver County)
June 14, 2018 – MPR
Supreme Court throws out Minnesota voter attire law

