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Opinion | Minnesota Republicans didn’t just lose an election. They’ve lost their way.
We cannot allow our party to be defined almost entirely by Donald Trump.
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US stocks rally toward their best day in 3 months, and the Dow soars more than 1,000 points
U.S. stocks are surging Wednesday after President Donald Trump's party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections.
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Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case
NEW YORK (AP) — A reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University will be led by a former Manhattan federal prosecutor who oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and fashion executive Peter Nygård , New York A...
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Minnesota election: Democrats secure trifecta by winning Senate, House and governor races
The Minnesota DFL has won a trifecta at the State Capitol after the party gained control of the house, senate and governor's office.
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Amy Klobuchar and Peggy Flanagan triumph as Democratic wave sweeps across U.S.
Democrats gained control of the Minnesota House and Senate, setting up full control of state government. Nationwide, Democrats racked up wins, taking over leadership of the House and Senate as voters issued a rebuke to President Trump....
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Park Picks: Itasca State Park
Heather Funk, the Visitor Services Coordinator at Itasca State Park , tells us why this park is worth the visit. The post Park Picks: Itasca State Park first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Veterans Day 2026 deals: Where veterans can get free meals and discounts
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals....
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Jake Johnson declares victory in Minnesota’s 1st District race against Brad Finstad; recount likely
Southern Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District race is likely headed to a recount after an extremely narrow vote margin as of Wednesday morning. Democratic candidate Jake Johnson has claimed victory as he currently leads Incumbent Rep. Brad Finstad by 324 votes, according to the...
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Race for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District remains too close to call
The race in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District between Republican Rep. Brad Finstad and DFL challenger Jake Johnson remains too close to call.