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Democrats win the U.S. House
The results from across the country were a major blow to Trump, who spent nearly every day of the last month holding rallies to energize his supporters but was unable to stop a wipeout....
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Flanagan win brings Native women's legacy to the Senate
Peggy Flanagan’s path to the U.S. Senate runs through generations of Native women who built institutions, raised leaders and fought for their families in Minnesota. People who have worked alongside he...
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Omar wins fifth term in congress
Rep. Ilhan Omar has won a fifth term representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District as a federal criminal investigation into her immigration history continues....
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10 things to know about Peggy Flanagan
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is the first Native American woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate. She is a member of the White Earth Nation in northwest Minnesota....
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10 things to know about Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is the first woman to be elected governor in Minnesota. She will succeed DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who did not seek reelection this year....
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What happens to Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat?
The governor of Minnesota will appoint a temporary senator until a special election is held next November. But which governor — current Gov. Tim Walz or Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar?...
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Democrats have won the U.S Senate
Democrats charted an extraordinary path to Senate victory through some of the most conservative states in the nation....
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Republican Tom Tiffany concedes defeat in Wisconsin
Crowley would be the first Black governor in Wisconsin 178-year history, and his win would mark the first time that Democrats have held the governor’s office for more than eight consecutive years....
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Watch live election coverage with Catharine Richert
Join MPR News host Catharine Richert and MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy live online as they analyze the results as they come in....
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Man charged with mailing powder to government officials
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials. The FBI says in a court filing made public Tuesday that the powde...
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What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day
All seats in both chambers of the Minnesota state Legislature are up in 2026. Democrats have a one-seat advantage in the 67-member state Senate. In the state House, Democrats and Republicans were dead...
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Tafoya, Flanagan battle in Minnesota Senate race
Democrat Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya didn’t see the national attention of other Senate races, but the outcome fed into the seat-by-seat contest for chamber control. Both also had a ch...
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New bridge reconnects Iowa, Wis. over Mississippi
The river crossing at Lansing, Iowa, is the only bridge across the Mississippi in a 60-mile stretch — between La Crescent in Minnesota, and Prairie du Chien in Wisconsin....
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Ask a Bookseller: 'Home/World'
The author of “Home/World: A Circumnavigation of Our Shared Earth” attempts to circumnavigate the world....
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Minnesota voters set to hire their next governor
Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth vied to be the first woman to be Minnesota’s governor. Their race focused on the direction of the state and the country. Both women have broken barriers during their poli...
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201 separate elections to decide 2 Capitol majorities
Millions of dollars have poured into a select few races as Republicans and DFLers jockey for control of the Legislature. Both chambers were at stake, which will also determine how the new governor’s a...
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Protecting the kauri from fire and disease
Disease in trees can spread quickly throughout a whole forest — and make those trees more vulnerable to wildfire. But conservationists across the globe are working to prevent it....
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Minnesota tree fort builder crafts imagination into reality
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam Rasmussen built a play structure for his son. He didn’t think it was the beginning of a full-time opportunity, until people started to bring their kids over. “They’r...
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All eyes on Minnesota’s 1st and 2nd House districts
One southern Minnesota congressional seat and another that extends south from the Twin Cities suburbs are getting the most attention out of the state’s eight U.S. House districts....
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Parties see path to downballot state office success
Attorney General Keith Ellison and GOP challenger Ron Schutz engaged in a bitter, expensive race. It’s just one of several statewide contests that proved more competitive than prior years....
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Nordquist killing ringleader's mother faces charges
Shirley Morales faces kidnapping and conspiracy charges in connection with the death of Sam Nordquist. Morales pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on Monday in Ontario County, N.Y....
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Democrats to send election observers to two counties
Minnesota’s secretary of state says in addition to election monitors sent by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. House Democrats are sending election observers to Hennepin and Olmsted counties....
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Vikings defense holds Lions in check for 3 quarters before buckling late
For the first six games of the season, the Minnesota Vikings were able to count on their top-tier defense to bail out an inconsistent offense. As a result, the Vikings went into Detroit at 6-0 — the l...
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Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Thousands of veterans are paying the price
An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month....
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The latest: Election Day in Minnesota
More than 700,000 Minnesotans have voted already in person, by mail or through an absentee ballot ahead of Election Day....
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Jerry Koosman, who got final out in the 1969 Miracle Mets' World Series victory, dies at 83
Jerry Koosman, an All-Star pitcher who secured the final out for the Miracle Mets in the 1969 World Series, has died at 83. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Koosman died Sunday in Osceola, Wisconsin, a...
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Truth Council releases report on immigration surge
The Truth Council released its preliminary report on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement surge, describing a violent and discriminatory operation....
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Clean up of Lake Okabena makes small waves of progress
Progress on cleaning up Lake Okabena shows small improvements, but there’s no silver bullet for correcting decades-long water quality problems....
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Leaders call for more mosque security ahead of Midterms
As Election Day nears and political rhetoric targeting Somali Minnesotans ramps up, local mosques are ramping up security and mobilizing their communities to vote....
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Minnesota state park to temporarily close for upgrades
Banning State Park near Sandstone is a popular destination for hikers, campers, paddlers and climbers — and its popularity has been growing. Park officials say annual visitor numbers have tripled sinc...
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Campaign 2026 reaches its final mile on eve of midterm
Final rallies lead into organized door knocks to get possible voters to polls before Tuesday night. More than 729,000 ballots are already in, and that could climb considerably in a final day of early ...
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Minn. farmers face tough midterm choices
The past two years have been tough for farmers facing trade disruptions and rising costs. With the midterm elections approaching, MPR News asked farmers what’s on their minds as they head to the polls...
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‘Valuable to learn’: Students take first Ojibwe class offered at Anoka-Hennepin schools
High school students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District now have the option to learn the Ojibwe language for credit. The new class is offered at Coon Rapids and Anoka High Schools in the district....
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Canadian PM Carney reports progress in trade talks
The upbeat assessment marks a shift from August, when Canada walked away from negotiations after rejecting U.S. demands that Carney said threatened Canadian sovereignty, French-language protections an...
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Spurs blow past short-handed Timberwolves 121-111
Minnesota was without injured starters Anthony Edwards (knee surgery) and Rudy Gobert (back spasms). LaMelo Ball was limited to 20 minutes due to foul trouble....
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No. 4 Indiana beats Minnesota 23-16
For Minnesota, it was a crushing blow after leading most of the game on the road and on national television....
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Early voting sees final rush before Election Day
Lines snaked out the doors of Twin Cities early voting locations Saturday morning. Many went early to skip a potentially even longer Tuesday line, poll-goers told MPR News....
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Nicaraguan immigrant speaks about ICE re-arrest
MPR News is speaking with people who were re-arrested by ICE, despite judges ordering their release. The Department of Homeland Security said it is within the law to re-arrest immigrants in this way....
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There are 3 contested judicial races happening in Minnesota this election cycle
Out of 122 judicial races, there are three contested races happening in Minnesota this election cycle. These are uncommon, as judges tend to keep their seats until retirement....
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MN Opera Orchestra votes no confidence in Opera leadership as labor negotiations intensify
Opera Orchestra musicians have been at odds with the Opera over cost-of-living increases....
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Hermantown approves controversial Google Data Center during late night meeting
The Hermantown City Council unanimously approved six key measures Friday night allowing a Google data center to move forward in a rural area just outside Duluth. The proposal still faces three outstan...
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From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native culture shines in November
November marks the start of National Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to celebrate the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S....
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Timberwolves blow out Clippers 127-101 behind Ball's 24 points
LaMelo Ball had a season-high 24 points and Jaden McDaniels scored 23 as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 127-101 in NBA Cup group play for their first win without star Anthony...
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Minnesotans can still vote early through Mond
State officials say Minnesotans have already set a record for early voting in a nonpresidential election year and could top 1 million before Election Day....
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New leadership on the horizon for Pelican Rapids
It will mark the first time in over a decade that the city in west-central Minnesota has had a new mayor....
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Was El Niño to blame for the 1991 Halloween Blizzard?
The Halloween Blizzard of 1991 produced record snowfall across the state of Minnesota. It also occurred during an El Niño. With another strong El Niño developing as we head into this winter, could we ...
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Feeding Our Future juror briber gets 6½ years
A federal judge in St. Paul on Friday sentenced a defendant from the first Feeding Our Future trial to 78 months in prison for trying to bribe a juror. Said S. Farah, 44, was one of two defendants acq...
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Nicaragua man seeks return to Minn. after deportation to the Central African Republic
In federal court Friday, attorneys for Kenis Lopez Gonzalez argued that his deportation to the Central African Republic was illegal....
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Ilhan Omar's citizenship challenge is unprecedented
Legal experts say challenges to a sitting lawmaker’s citizenship are unprecedented and part of President Donald Trump’s broader attempts to limit citizenship and target political opponents....
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Brothers sentenced for $8M crypto kidnapping in Minn.
The incident happened in September 2025 near the Twin Cities. Prosecutors said the brothers restrained a man and his family and held them hostage for hours, forcing the victim to log into his cryptocu...
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