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Stories from November 4, 2025

Minnesota SNAP recipients worry about hunger while political battle casts doubt on November benefits

Minnesota SNAP recipients worry about hunger while political battle casts doubt on November benefits

SNAP recipients are expected to receive partial benefits this month after federal judges ruled that the government must continue providing food assistance during the shutdown.
by Erica Zurek

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Election Day in Minnesota; Hormel announces layoffs

Today is Election Day. There are races for mayor, city council and school board in communities around the state, as well as ballot questions. A report released today flags issues related to internal controls in the governor's office. And Austin-based Hormel Foods Corporation announced it would cut around 250 jobs as part of a restructuring.
by Emily Reese

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Worsening listeria outbreak tied to pasta products kills 6, hospitalizes 25

Worsening listeria outbreak tied to pasta products kills 6, hospitalizes 25

Certain prepared pasta dishes were recalled from retailers like Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walmart between June and October. Health officials urge customers to dispose of them and clean their fridges.
by Rachel Treisman

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Red Lake Nation seized Roseau man's plane after emergency landing

Red Lake Nation seized Roseau man's plane after emergency landing

The single-engine plane has remained impounded on the Red Lake Nation reservation since the emergency landing in mid-October. According to a statement from the tribal nation, the plane had not been authorized to land on the reservation.
by Melissa Olson

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Brightest full supermoon of 2025 shines Tuesday night

Brightest full supermoon of 2025 shines Tuesday night

The full Beaver Moon will peak at 7:19 a.m. Wednesday. It’s the brightest moon of 2025 because it’s closest to Earth.
by Paul Huttner

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Gambling addiction experts gather in Twin Cities to talk about sports betting risks

Gambling addiction experts gather in Twin Cities to talk about sports betting risks

The rise of sports betting has made it easier to gamble using the phone in your pocket. That’s true even in states like Minnesota, where sports betting is illegal. 
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota's housing stabilization program has ended. What happens to Minnesotans that used it?

Minnesota's housing stabilization program has ended. What happens to Minnesotans that used it?

Nearly 200 residents in Sherburne County who received services through the housing stabilization program are scrambling to find new assistance after the program ended on Friday.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Live from the polls on Election Day in Minnesota

Live from the polls on Election Day in Minnesota

Two of the most closely watched races in Minnesota are for mayor in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Jacob Frey of Minneapolis and Melvin Carter of St. Paul are both seeking a third term in office. 
by Nina Moini, Regina Medina, Sarah Thamer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council

Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December.
by Dana Ferguson

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The legal and political questions surrounding Trump's deployment of National Guard troops

The legal and political questions surrounding Trump's deployment of National Guard troops

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the legal and political implications of President Donald Trump’s mobilization of the National Guard in a few U.S. cities in recent months.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Minnesotans head to the polls for Election Day

It's Election Day in Minnesota. Voters are selecting school board members, county commissioners and deciding other local races. In St. Paul, there's a mayoral election. Minneapolis voters also selecting a mayor today — and all 13 members of the City Council.
by Phil Picardi

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Mild again Tuesday with a disturbance affecting northern Minnesota late

Mild again Tuesday with a disturbance affecting northern Minnesota late

We’ll have another mild day with more sun in southern Minnesota. Clouds increase north with the next disturbance bringing some showers to northern Minnesota late Tuesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota United lose to the Seattle Sounders 4-2, series extends into a deciding match

Minnesota United lose to the Seattle Sounders 4-2, series extends into a deciding match

Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.
by The Associated Press

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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84. The hard-charging conservative became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
by The Associated Press

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Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

Diane Ladd, the three-time Academy Award nominee known for roles in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Wild at Heart,” has died at 89. Her daughter, Laura Dern, announced Ladd’s death on Monday, saying she passed away at her home in Ojai, California, with Dern by her side. 
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis, St. Paul voters consider new leaders, revenue for schools and more 

Minneapolis, St. Paul voters consider new leaders, revenue for schools and more 

On Tuesday voters in Minneapolis and St. Paul will decide whether to grant third terms to their mayors. In the capital city, residents will also vote on a tax levy and a ballot question that would authorize the city to seek administrative fines.
by Jon Collins and Peter Cox

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Strega Nona turns 50 — and her art lives in Minneapolis

Strega Nona turns 50 — and her art lives in Minneapolis

The University of Minnesota’s Kerlan Collection is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tomie dePaola’s beloved picture book “Strega Nona,” showcasing the original illustrations and highlighting Minnesota’s unique role in preserving the warmth, artistry and enduring cultural impact of this classic story.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Undercover agent hunts for poachers in Minnesota

Undercover agent hunts for poachers in Minnesota

The FBI and the DEA aren’t the only federal agencies with undercover special agents. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works behind the scenes to make sure plant and animal life are protected from harm, including poaching.
by Lukas Levin

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