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Stories from November 4, 2024

More than a million Minnesotans vote early; Walz in Wisconsin

More than one million Minnesotans have already cast their ballots for the 2024 election. The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office reports more than 1,170,000 voters have already cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. And Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is taking his final campaign blitz on the road to two battleground states today: Wisconsin and Michigan.
by Emily Reese

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A Minnesota election for the ages? Yes, ages 4 through 10

A Minnesota election for the ages? Yes, ages 4 through 10

Teachers in some schools around Minnesota held mock elections Monday as a way to teach students how the voting process works and have a little fun. At one Minneapolis elementary school, it made for some interesting conversation.
by Kyra Miles

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New North Shore livestream offers moment of Zen amid info overload

New North Shore livestream offers moment of Zen amid info overload

As the nation’s political divide deepens, overseas wars expand and social media features mis- and disinformation, a Tofte-based photographer and filmmaker is offering a moment of respite with the beauty of Lake Superior’s North Shore.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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One undecided voter’s journey to Election Day

One undecided voter’s journey to Election Day

Minnesota college student Addie Raum grew up valuing civic engagement. But as a moderate conservative voter, participating in her first presidential election means making a difficult choice.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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How generational differences shape workplaces

How generational differences shape workplaces

Gen Z does a good job taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the mix of generations in today’s workforce is redefining how we work.
by Cari Dwyer and Angela Davis

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Vital Signs: Health care on the ballot

Vital Signs: Health care on the ballot

In “Vital Signs,” MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checks in with Dr. Jon Hallberg, a family medicine physician at Mill City Clinic and a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Brainerd man charged in deadly shooting, child abductions that led to Amber Alert

Brainerd man charged in deadly shooting, child abductions that led to Amber Alert

Chad Aanerud, 35, was charged Monday in Crow Wing County District Court with 12 criminal counts, including second-degree murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, arson and assault with a dangerous weapon.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Your rights, rules at the polls in Minnesota

Your rights, rules at the polls in Minnesota

Minnesota law prohibits political clothing, buttons and signage at and near active voting locations. Here’s a look at what’s allowed and what is not.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 4

Morning Announcements for Nov. 4

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Harris and Trump’s final push before Election Day brings them to the same patch of Pennsylvania

Harris and Trump’s final push before Election Day brings them to the same patch of Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made their final pitches to voters Monday in the same part of Pennsylvania at roughly the same time, spending the last full day of the presidential campaign in a state that could make or break their chances.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Rain tapers off Monday with another round coming Tuesday

Rain tapers off Monday with another round coming Tuesday

A cold front marching through the region pushes scattered showers and a few thunderstorms eastward across Wisconsin through Monday morning and into the afternoon. Rain chances return from the south overnight and spill into a wet Tuesday.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Darnold throws 3 TD passes in 2nd half as Vikings overcome 3 turnovers to beat Flacco, Colts 21-13

Darnold throws 3 TD passes in 2nd half as Vikings overcome 3 turnovers to beat Flacco, Colts 21-13

Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback Joe Flacco’s return to the starting role a rough one as the Vikings beat the Colts 21-13.
by The Associated Press

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Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election

Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election

In Ukraine’s industrial east, near the front line in the almost 3-year-old war with Russia, Ukrainians are bracing for a U.S. election they fear will have major repercussions for their country.
by Joanna Kakissis

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Meet the conservative women who are keeping their votes for Kamala Harris a secret

Meet the conservative women who are keeping their votes for Kamala Harris a secret

Polls show a historic gender gap in the 2024 election. Democrats are reminding conservative women: votes are a secret and they can vote for who they want, including Vice President Harris.
by Sarah McCammon

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Minnesota law bans harassment, intimidation of election workers

Minnesota law bans harassment, intimidation of election workers

With concerns about election-related violence on the rise, poll workers and election officials in Minnesota have some new legal protections. While there have been only sporadic problems in Minnesota, the measure was prompted by harassment elsewhere.
by Matt Sepic

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A Native-led nonprofit hopes for record turnout at the polls

A Native-led nonprofit hopes for record turnout at the polls

As the Native vote gets more attention, organizers with the Make Voting a Tradition campaign help community members learn about the issues, register to vote and hear from some of the candidates running for office.
by Allison Herrera

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Public input sought on major powerline proposed for southwest Minnesota

Public input sought on major powerline proposed for southwest Minnesota

Xcel Energy wants to build the roughly 170-mile power line from Garvin in Lyon County to Becker in central Minnesota. It would connect solar and wind energy from southwest Minnesota to the electrical grid.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies at 91

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies at 91

The production wizard behind Michael Jackson's “Thriller” won 28 Grammy awards during a career that spanned more than 70 years as a performer, songwriter, producer and music executive.
by Stephen Thompson

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