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August 7, 2024 2:30 PM

Decoding judicial elections: What exactly do elected judges do?

Multiple judicial races are on the 2024 ballot for Minnesota. These positions are both statewide and local, but what is the difference between the positions and what qualifications do they need?

by Anika Besst

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August 7, 2024 2:12 PM

Minnesota Supreme Court upholds law speeding up voting rights restoration

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a state law that expands voter eligibility for people with felony records.

by MPR News Staff

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August 7, 2024 2:01 PM

Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12. Some Republicans are now criticizing him for it.

by Rachel Treisman

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August 7, 2024 1:53 PM

The self-proclaimed GOAT of cybersquatting sold HarrisWalz.com for $15k

Jeremy Green Eche of Brooklyn buys and saves websites for hypothetical presidential tickets. On Tuesday, he sold HarrisWalz.com to a person seemingly unconnected to either campaign.

by Rachel Treisman

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August 7, 2024 12:34 PM

Walz picks up Minnesota’s ‘politics of joy’ baton for Harris campaign, 2024 race

Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz set a tone of hope and happiness in their first rally on Tuesday in Philadelphia, from the Democratic vice presidential candidate’s first words through his closing remarks.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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August 7, 2024 11:44 AM

Poll: Harris jumps to a small national lead over Trump

Vice President Harris has upended the presidential race and has now built a 51-48 percent lead over former President Trump, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

by Domenico Montanaro

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August 7, 2024 11:13 AM

Feds allege Minnesota man led drug trafficking conspiracy with two Mexican cartels

Fifteen individuals have been charged with trafficking over 1600 pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs from Mexico to Minnesota from 2019 to 2024.

by Kyra Miles

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August 7, 2024 4:00 AM

Taylor Swift is back at No. 1, for her lucky 13th week

After a short vacation from the pinnacle of the albums chart, Taylor Swift's “The Tortured Poets Department” reclaims the throne in a week filled with names and sounds that are awfully familiar.

by Stephen Thompson

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August 7, 2024 4:00 AM

U.S. table tennis team has a moment in the spotlight, helped along by an All-Star fan

A viral video captured the unlikely meeting of an NBA All-Star from the Timberwolves and the Olympic women's table tennis squad, who've since exchanged visits and autographs. But they still haven't played each other — yet.

by Becky Sullivan

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August 7, 2024 4:00 AM

Olympians at the Paris Games want to cheer on the Olympians, too

Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians.

by Emma Bowman

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