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Stories from November 8, 2024

Walz back in Minnesota; updated numbers on narrow House races

A narrow winning margin for the DFL candidate for a St. Cloud-area seat in the Minnesota House has widened, now that updated figures were released today. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave his first public speech after being part of the losing Democratic presidential ticket this week. 
by Emily Reese

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Tim Walz faces stark return to reality as Minnesota governor after whirlwind run for VP

Tim Walz faces stark return to reality as Minnesota governor after whirlwind run for VP

After more than three months on the road with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, Gov. Tim Walz returned to a familiar setting and reprised his role with two years left on his term.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota leader of Abandon Harris campaign says Harris loss was ‘beyond worth it’

Minnesota leader of Abandon Harris campaign says Harris loss was ‘beyond worth it’

For over a year since the war in Gaza began, many of the uncommitted voters demanded a cease-fire and when that didn’t happen, groups like the Abandon Biden (now the Abandon Harris) campaign emerged and rallied against the Democratic ticket.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Heidi Raschke

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Twin Cities stands out nationally for ‘job accessibility’

Twin Cities stands out nationally for ‘job accessibility’

If you feel like your drive to work has gotten longer recently, it’s not just you. New research shows that the return of traffic has led to fewer jobs being reachable within 30 minutes by car.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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At Fleet Farm in Oakdale, hunters offer glimpse into range of reactions to Trump win

At Fleet Farm in Oakdale, hunters offer glimpse into range of reactions to Trump win

Hundreds waited outside Fleet Farm in Oakdale before sunrise Friday, seeking gear for the deer hunting opener the next day. Their takes on Donald Trump’s win ranged from ecstatic to angry.
by Regina Medina

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Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature

Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the Minnesota Legislature and how the state will govern in 2025 with both chambers split virtually down the middle.  
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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How men voted in the 2024 presidential election

How men voted in the 2024 presidential election

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about men and how they voted in the 2024 presidential election.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Minnesota Wild win 5-2 over San Jose Sharks

Minnesota Wild win 5-2 over San Jose Sharks

Matt Boldy had two goals, Kirill Kaprizov recorded three assists and the Wild beat the Sharks 5-2. Macklin Celebrini — the San Jose Sharks’ phenom and the league’s youngest player — scored on Marc-Andre Fleury, the Minnesota Wild goaltender and the NHL’s oldest player.
by The Associated Press

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Expertos opinan sobre posibles cambios en la política de inmigración en Minnesota bajo la administración Trump

Expertos opinan sobre posibles cambios en la política de inmigración en Minnesota bajo la administración Trump

En el marco de un segundo gobierno de Trump, expertos en inmigración y defensores de la causa en Minnesota se preparan para los posibles cambios que podrían ocurrir en un sistema de inmigración ya complejo.
by Sarah Thamer

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Boycott men? South Korea's 4B movement gains traction in the U.S. after Trump's win

Boycott men? South Korea's 4B movement gains traction in the U.S. after Trump's win

After Trump's win, there are growing calls among American women to boycott men. They're drawing inspiration from 4B, a South Korean feminist movement that rejects dating, sex, marriage and childbirth.
by Rachel Treisman

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State Rep. Wolgamott widens lead in close race after county discovers mail-in ballot tally error

State Rep. Wolgamott widens lead in close race after county discovers mail-in ballot tally error

Sherburne County announced that election staff identified some mail-in absentee ballots that were not included in the unofficial totals on election night. Those additional ballots increase Wolgamott’s lead to 191 votes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

People convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol are celebrating Donald Trump’s election win and hoping Trump fulfills his promise to issue pardons to the rioters.
by Tom Dreisbach

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 8

Morning Announcements for Nov. 8

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Assailants attack Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic

Assailants attack Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic

Dutch authorities say young people on scooters attacked Israeli fans in hit-and-run assaults overnight after a soccer game in Amsterdam apparently fueled by calls to target Jewish people spread on social media. Five people were treated in hospitals and dozens were arrested.
by The Associated Press

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5 dead after apparent murder-suicide in Duluth. Adam Fravel found guilty in Kingsbury murder

Duluth police say five people were found dead Thursday in an apparent murder-suicide at two homes in the city. And after a three-week trial, a Mankato jury has found Adam Fravel guilty on all four charges for the 2023 murder of Madeline Kingsbury.
by Phil Picardi

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Sunshine and 50s for Friday; rain chances this weekend

Sunshine and 50s for Friday; rain chances this weekend

Some rare November sunshine is on tap for our Friday. Temperatures continue to trend above our seasonal average with highs in the 50s expected. Our next weather system will bring some intermittent, light rain showers for the weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Why Trump won — 9 takeaways from the 2024 election

Why Trump won — 9 takeaways from the 2024 election

Trump not only won in the Electoral College, but he won so big that he expanded his coalition with historic demographic shifts.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Report: Young Minnesota voters preferred Harris less than Biden

Report: Young Minnesota voters preferred Harris less than Biden

Early estimates indicate Minnesota voters 18-29 preferred Kamala Harris to Donald Trump, but at a closer margin than they preferred Joe Biden to Trump in 2020. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law

‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law

Under the red flag law, 14-day emergency firearm seizures require a person to give up their guns immediately. Long-term extreme-risk protection orders take effect only after a hearing so that the gun owner may challenge the petition.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota DNR projects good overall outlook for firearm deer hunting season 

Minnesota DNR projects good overall outlook for firearm deer hunting season 

A mild winter and rain in the spring and early summer could make for plenty of deer for the opener. However, DNR specialists recommend hunters make sure they are up to date on the regulations where they intend to be in the field.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Edmund Fitzgerald’s final voyage captured in radio play

Edmund Fitzgerald’s final voyage captured in radio play

After four decades, Minnesota writer Hal Barnes has brought a radio play capturing the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s fateful final voyage to life — with help from a couple of old friends.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election

FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election

The FBI said members of the Hispanic and LGBTQ communities reported receiving offensive messages, some of which said “they were selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.”
by Debbie Elliott and Juliana Kim

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