Minnesota Now: Oct. 26, 2026
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With a week to go before midterm elections, national names are stepping in to support Minnesota candidates. We'll hear how President Donald Trump, former president Barack Obama and political commentator Hasan Piker are trying to reach Minnesota voters.
Researchers say northeastern Minnesota lost an estimated $9 million in economic activity due to this summer's wildfires. We'll check in with a Cook County official on how they're recovering.
And proposed changes to the U.S. Census could mean immigrants will no longer be counted.
Plus, some residents on the west side of St. Paul say they're living with an unhealthy level of dust due to nearby industrial activity. How they're pushing for a dust mitigation ordinance.
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The Vikings, Wild and Timberwolves are all sitting in first place. Our sports contributors break down a winning weekend.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “punchline” by Anna Houston and our Song of the Day was “Birds of Prey” by Ben Rosenbush & The Brighton.
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