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Primary results are in. Walz defends National Guard service history

We now know the names that will appear on November’s general election ballot after Tuesday’s primary elections. And Gov. Tim Walz responds to claims he lied about his service in the the Army National Guard. 
by Phil Picardi

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Election Day in Minnesota; St. Paul mayor announces budget proposals

Primary voting is underway in Minnesota today. Voters will determine which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. And St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivered his 2025 Budget Address today, announcing his proposed budget for next year.
by Jacob Aloi

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It's primary election day in Minnesota. Sprinklers now installed in all Minneapolis public housing

It's primary election day across the state. Polls are open until 8 p.m. for voters to determine which candidates they want on the ballot in November's general election. And the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has announced it has met its goal of installing fire suppression systems in every public housing complex.
by Phil Picardi

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DFL candidate charged in sign-stealing case

Gov. Tim Walz soon will make his first solo campaign stops as a vice presidential candidate. And a DFL candidate for the Minnesota House disavowed by the state party has been charged in an alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria.
by Emily Reese

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Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota. Suni Lee comes home to St. Paul

Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota, and voters will decide who moves forward in 22 races for the Minnesota House of Representatives, as well as the U.S. Senate race and a handful of U.S. House races. And Olympic champion Suni Lee returned to the Twin Cities Sunday after winning three medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 
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Higher rainfall, lower gas prices in Minnesota this year

Many parts of Minnesota have already surpassed their annual average rainfalls, and some heavy precipitation this week only added to that. And gas prices in Minnesota are lower this summer than one year ago.
by Emily Reese

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I-35E construction closures begin. Fort Snelling State Park reopens after flooding

Construction will close parts of Interstate 35E for two weekends starting Friday night. And after being closed for more than a month due to river flooding, Fort Snelling State Park in the Twin Cities is open again. 
by Phil Picardi

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Walz heads west; Minneapolis public safety efforts

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's first campaign tour as part of the Democratic presidential ticket will head west today. And some Minneapolis city council members say the city has lagged in its efforts to center violence prevention in its public safety approach.
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FEMA flood relief funds reach Minnesotans. U.S. women's basketball team led by Lynx coach Reeve makes semifinals

More than $1 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding has been distributed to Minnesotans impacted by severe storms and flooding earlier this summer. And the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, led by Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, has reached the semifinals at the Paris Games.
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Senate candidates campaign at Farmfest; Presidential candidates campaign in Eau Claire

Candidates for U.S. Senate appeared at a forum at Farm Fest in southern Minnesota today. And a day after Democratic candidate Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, they've embarked on a tour of battleground states.
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