Stories from November 7, 2022

You asked: How do I learn about attorney, judge and school board races?
Several MPR News readers have asked how to find more information on smaller races such as those for county attorney, judge or school board. Here are some resources that might help.
Election Day is nigh, as campaigns wind down to the final hours, with some potentially historic shifts in the balance for Minnesota. Also, some drought relief may be on the way. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Policing and crime are hot issues for most politicians running for office this fall. That conversation is mostly about how we treat people after they have committed a crime.
'Blood moon' expected Tuesday morning: When to see it in Minnesota
If you’re staying up really late Monday, or getting up really early Tuesday, don’t forget to look up. An eerie red ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse is expected, and it might be a while before we’ll get to see one like it again.
Conservative groups may be training Minnesota poll workers to gather data, potentially break the law
Election judges are the temporary employees who process voter registrations, hand out ballots and report vote totals at the end of the night. But some are planning to do more than that.
Hello Election Day, goodbye attack ads
Whether your candidate wins or loses on Tuesday, at least all the ads will stop. For a while, that is.
Blood moon total lunar eclipse hits early Tuesday
Tuesday’s total lunar eclipse will be the last one visible in Minnesota until March 2025.
Tell MPR News about your experience voting on Election Day
Did you have to wait in a long line? Did you see any behavior you thought may be voter intimidation? Were you turned away from voting? Or, was it smooth sailing? Were you helped by an election judge or volunteer you want to commend?
City park funding on the ballot in Duluth, St. Cloud this year
Voters in Duluth and St. Cloud are voting on park funding this election in addition to choosing political candidates, as cities in Minnesota and across the country increasingly turn to voters to help pay for parks.
Midweek soaker? Waves of rain, snow forecast Tuesday into Friday
Expect partly cloudy skies, lighter winds and highs in the 30s and 40s on Monday. Showers develop Tuesday afternoon in western Minnesota and spread east overnight into Wednesday. We’ll have waves of rain into Thursday with snow developing in the northwest.
The U.N. chief tells the climate summit: Cooperate or perish
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning that the world is "on a highway to climate hell" and urged the two biggest polluting countries, China and the United States, to work together to avert it.
Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters
A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.
Seasonable Monday; stormy week develops
Monday will bring near normal temperatures mainly in the 40s south, 30s north with much lighter winds today and partly cloudy skies. A stormy pattern develops with showers Tuesday into Thursday turning to snow Friday.
With more than a half-million ballots already cast in Minnesota, the midterm election campaign concludes with a flurry of voter-mobilization activity. Several big races are primed for tight finishes. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win
Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings come back and beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 for their sixth consecutive victory. Cousins led multiple fourth-quarter scoring drives after the Vikings fell behind 17-7.
Native child welfare law faces major Supreme Court challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday on the most significant challenge to a law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children. The outcome could undercut the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act.
Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol
Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.
Be patient: This election is probably going to go on a while
Election Day is Tuesday, but expect this election to go on a while. Close races, rules changes and a conspiratorial environment all may lead to delays.
Doorsteps, phone calls, tours: Campaigns make crunchtime appeals
With more than a half-million ballots already cast, the midterm election campaign concludes with a flurry of voter-mobilization activity. Several big races are primed for tight finishes. 
Elon Musk threatens to boot Twitter account impersonators
Twitter's new owner warned of suspending accounts after some celebrities tweeted as 'Elon Musk' in reaction to the billionaire's decision to offer verified accounts for a fee.