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November 3, 2020 4:00 AM

Biden wins Minnesota; GOP retains state Senate control

Democrat Joe Biden snagged Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes Tuesday in a win he badly needed as the national race for president tightened. Republicans retained power over the Minnesota Senate, with DFL control staying in the House, continuing the country’s only divided legislature.

by MPR News Staff

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November 2, 2020 6:35 PM

Concerns about voter suppression as election approaches

Experts say disinformation aims to undermine people’s faith in the electoral system. State officials say they have faith that the state will conduct safe and fair elections.

by Jon Collins

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November 2, 2020 3:50 PM

Felony juvenile crime in the Twin Cities bumps up

The reasons for the increase aren’t entirely clear, but some say the pandemic is a factor in the level of crimes committed by and committed against people under 18.

by Brandt Williams

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November 2, 2020 3:47 PM

After election, parties brace for court challenges

The 2020 election has seen an unprecedented amount of legal wrangling before the final voting. And election officials, campaigns, political parties and others are bracing for court fights after Election Day, especially if Minnesota contests are close.

by Brian Bakst

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October 30, 2020 4:59 PM

By the numbers: Minnesota’s early voting surge continues

The continued surge in early voting comes as a court ruling has thrown into question Minnesota’s plan to count mail-in ballots after Election Day — as long as they were postmarked by Election Day. Secretary of State Steve Simon now says voters should bring their ballots to a dropbox or vote in person, rather than gambling that their mailed-in ballot will arrive by Tuesday.

by David H. Montgomery

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October 30, 2020 2:55 PM

This year's Minn. school board races are competitive and more racially diverse

The majority of Minnesota school districts are holding board elections in November. And there are large numbers of people running to fill those seats, including record numbers of candidates of color.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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October 29, 2020 3:55 PM

Climate change puts hundreds of toxic Superfund sites at risk

The federal government says 945 Superfund sites are vulnerable to climate change-fueled floods, storms and fires, putting nearby communities at risk of contamination.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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October 29, 2020 5:49 AM

Art Hounds: Spaces for beauty and joy

Bold colors liven landscapes of a St. Paul painter, meditations on why art matters and a livestream concert with a folk singer who spent time in the open mic scene in western Minnesota.

by Emily Bright

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October 28, 2020 2:10 PM

Walz: State plans to launch COVID-19 testing effort among young adults

Minnesotans ages 18 to 35 who are infected but don’t have any symptoms are driving much of the virus’ spread. Gov. Tim Walz says plans are underway to make testing easily available to people in that age range, a group that amounts to hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.

by Dan Gunderson and Catharine Richert

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October 28, 2020 1:40 PM

The 'Rainflower Project' helps people talk through tragedy

A huge collection of individually made ceramic flowers lights up a suburban Twin Cities yard with its beauty. However, the “Rainflower Project” also serves as a way to spur conversations about mental health and suicide.

by Myah Christenson

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