How an election recount works in Minnesota
The tight race between Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad and Democrat Jake Johnson is within the margin that allows for a publicly funded recount.
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Peggy Flanagan wants new Senate Democratic leader to replace Chuck Schumer
Schumer, the Senate minority leader, faces a leadership election in December before the new Democratic-majority Congress takes office.
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Live: Sartell, Cretin-Derham Hall battle for a spot in boys soccer final
Making its first state tournament appearance, Winona upset defending champion Blake 2-1 and will face Sartell or Cretin-Derham Hall in the Class 2A final. In Class 3A, defending champion Edina will meet top-seeded Wayzata....
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Former Senator Nicole Mitchell elected to Woodbury City Council
More than a year after being sentenced to work release for a 2025 burglary conviction, former State Senator Nicole Mitchell is back in politics.
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Jordan Collins, man convicted in his son's murder, charged with 'sucker punching' jail deputy
Jordan Collins Sr., who was convicted in the murder of his son, has now been charged with assault after he allegedly "sucker punched" a jail deputy.
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Robbinsdale Area Schools approve referendum as budget deficit looms
Voters in Robbinsdale Area Schools have approved a referendum effort that will authorize approximately $360 million in investments throughout the district as it faces a nearly $20 million budget shortfall....
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Which Senate, governors races are still uncalled
Just a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called by The Associated Press as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday.
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2028 presidential contenders: Who will Democrats, Republicans pick after midterm election results?
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
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Live: Klobuchar starts to assemble St. Paul team as Republicans look to regroup
Amy Klobuchar and Peggy Flanagan triumphed as a Democratic wave swept across the U.S. Nationwide, the party racked up wins, taking over leadership of Congress as voters delivered a sharp verdict against President Trump....
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3M agrees to pay more than $7 billion to settle ‘forever chemical’ groundwater contamination claims
Chemical manufacturer 3M will pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits by people who say they were sickened by groundwater contamination from compounds used in firefighting foam and other consumer products. The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company announced the settlement Tuesday....
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Gunman killed by armed guard after deadly shooting at Brandon Citibank: HCSO
An armed security guard shot and killed a gunman who drove onto the Citibank Center campus in Brandon on Wednesday, shot a woman outside before entering the cafeteria....
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Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges impact of the Iran war
The midterm election blowout delivered a new era in Washington, with Democrats in Congress eager to meet voter demands for change while Republicans watched their majorities evaporate after a revolt against President Donald Trump and his party in power....
