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Election 2020

Election 2020

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2020.

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In western Minn., candidates find common ground in 7th District debate

In western Minn., candidates find common ground in 7th District debate

Democratic incumbent Collin Peterson and Republican challenger Michelle Fischbach generally agreed on many issues — from farm policy to social security, to a strong dislike for the way Gov. Tim Walz has handled the coronavirus pandemic.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minneapolis restaurant quarantines 13 who worked Trump event

Minneapolis restaurant quarantines 13 who worked Trump event

Thirteen staff members from an iconic Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota last week, the restaurant said Monday.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities

Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities

President Donald Trump said an Obama-era fair housing rule made suburbs less safe and hurt property values. But it largely offered clarification on a reporting process that’s underway now in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Here’s a look at the report and how you can give feedback.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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How are religious leaders guiding their congregations through the election?

How are religious leaders guiding their congregations through the election?

Does a person's religion decide their politics? Or is it the other way around? Host Angela Davis tackles that chicken-or-egg question by talking with pastors about how they’re handling this contentious election with their congregations, as well as a social scientist who studies the intersection of religion and politics.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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How long will Trump be quarantined?

How long will Trump be quarantined?

President Donald Trump spent the weekend in the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, a development that added a new layer of chaos to an already turbulent 2020 contest just one month before Election Day. Never before has a first-term president suffered such a serious health setback so close to an election.
by The Associated Press

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Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — and then he entered the White House without a protective mask.
by The Associated Press

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Vote on Minnesota Supreme Court seat overshadowed by other races

Vote on Minnesota Supreme Court seat overshadowed by other races

There’s a relatively quiet campaign underway for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Even though it’s a statewide election, many fewer Minnesotans are expected to vote on it than will vote for president.
by Tim Pugmire

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Trump declares 'I get it' about coronavirus, then briefly leaves hospital

Trump declares 'I get it' about coronavirus, then briefly leaves hospital

President Donald Trump declared, “I get it,” in a message to the nation Sunday evening before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade. The surprising move raised new questions about his understanding of the deadly coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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