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State's health systems are losing money, Minnesota Hospital Association says

The Minnesota Hospital Association says a survey of 70 of its members — ranging from big health systems to rural hospitals — found that two-thirds are operating in the red with a collective loss of $419 million.   That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
by Jacob Aloi

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Don Samuels tries again for Congress; flag redesign commission welcomes feedback

Former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels has launched a second primary campaign to Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar. The commission charged with redesigning the state flag says it will no longer take submissions, but it welcomes feedback on the submissions sent in.
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Federal authorities allege a housing program in Anoka violated federal law

The U.S. Department of Justice says that Anoka's "crime free" housing program unfairly penalizes some landlords and tenants for so-called nuisance calls to their properties.   And Minnesota is hosting its official Veteran’s Day celebration tomorrow, honoring the state’s veterans.  Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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St. Paul City Council races could see final winner

A couple of St. Paul City Council races could see a final winner Friday. Ballots cast this week in Ward 1 and Ward 7 will be reallocated through the ranked choice voting process Friday. A reallocation in Ward 3 will happen Monday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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New candidate announces bid for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional seat

Another candidate has entered the race for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District House seat in the western Twin Cities suburbs. It’s for the seat now held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, who is running for president. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.
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Minnesota Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on primary ballot; state flag submissions unfurled

The Minnesota Supreme Court says former president Donald Trump can remain on the state primary ballot. More than 2,000 designs for a new state flag and seal are available to view online. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Challengers to Trump's ballot status in Minnesota set back in state Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court has tossed out a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s ballot status next year. Also, the Minneapolis City Council races have unofficial winners, including current council president Andrea Jenkins. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Nancy Lebens. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Election leads to statewide shakeups in leadership, more diverse voices emerge

It’s the morning after Election Day and results are rolling in. So far, there’s a major shakeup in store for Duluthians, a potential upset in the Minneapolis City Council ranks, a new tax coming to St. Paul and a mayor making history in St. Louis Park.

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Elections across Minnesota; Wright County farm hit with bird flu

Cities like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Bloomington have city council seats up for grabs, and some are choosing a mayor as well.  And the Minnesota Board of Animal Health has confirmed avian influenza at a commercial egg laying operation with 940,000 chickens in Wright County. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Election Day: Tax increases, school board seats, bond referenda, local offices before voters

It’s Election Day, and across Minnesota, city councils, school board seats and other local offices are on the ballot. Several cities are also proposing sales tax increases and dozens of school districts are putting bond referenda before voters.

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