Minnesota Now: Nov. 2, 2026
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Nearly 900,000 Minnesotans have already cast their ballot, breaking the state record for a midterm election. Plus, we'll have more with an expert on why some people are turning to AI chatbots to help them research candidates and issues.
Leaders of some mosques around the state say they're upping security measures as political rhetoric targeting Somali Minnesotans has ramped up in the lead up to the midterms.
And if you're at the polls Tuesday, you may see people volunteering as “poll chaplains.”
Plus, the spooky season isn't over just yet. We'll talk to someone who's been looking into the paranormal history of Minnesota.
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And we’ll catch up on the Vikings and the Gophers after their losses over the weekend.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Ditch the Chemicals” by Asuka Kakitani and Mark Urness and our Song of the Day was “Leaves” by the Mahon Brothers.
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