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February 21, 2020 2:53 PM

Videos: Elections explained

Have questions about the 2020 primaries? MPR News is here to help. Check out our explainer videos for curious voters all the way up to Election Day.

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February 21, 2020 2:45 PM

Klobuchar struggles in Nevada to maintain momentum

Saturday’s Nevada caucuses are a big test for Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar as she seeks to sustain the momentum from her surprise third place showing in New Hampshire.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 21, 2020 2:33 PM

150K Minnesotans to see refunds of vehicle title, registration surcharges

The refunds are going to people who were charged a registration technology surcharge twice when they transferred a vehicle title and renewed the vehicle registration at the same time.

by Martin Moylan

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February 21, 2020 2:24 PM

Election 2020 calendar

Get all the key dates for the 2020 election in one place. Download them on your calendar.

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February 21, 2020 2:19 PM

Where the Democratic candidates stand on the issues

A rundown of resources to help keep you informed before you head to the polls.

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February 21, 2020 2:15 PM

Can You Believe It?

Can you believe what you see on social media? During this election season, MPR News investigates the spread of disinformation and provides tools to fight it.

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February 21, 2020 2:03 PM

More than 36,000 Minnesotans have already voted in presidential primary

As of Friday, Secretary of State Steve Simon’s office reported 30,932 submitted ballots in the DFL primary and 5,787 in the Republican primary.

by David H. Montgomery

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February 21, 2020 1:27 PM

Politics Friday: Addressing a spike in light rail crime

On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy sits down with Metropolitan Council chair Charlie Zelle to talk about safety on Twin Cities buses and light rail. Then, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel talks about the multi-million bonding request. And we end the show with MPR News political reporters Brian Bakst and Mark Zdechlick with an update ahead of the Nevada caucuses.

by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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February 21, 2020 12:47 PM

Ellison: Mille Lacs band still has 61K-acre reservation

Minnesota's attorney general contends the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation still exists. In a legal filing this week, Attorney General Keith Ellison backed the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's assertion that the band has 61,000 acres across the south shore of Mille Lacs Lake.

by The Associated Press

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February 21, 2020 12:00 PM

Nevada caucus results

With Nevada’s caucuses in the history books, the Democratic candidates are focusing their full attention on the next state up in the process: South Carolina. We turn to a political scientist for a review of the win by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and a preview as the race for president speeds up in South Carolina and the Super Tuesday states.

by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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