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Control of Minnesota House remains uncertain; no surprises in Minnesota congressional races
The Minnesota Senate will stay in DFL control, but the outcome for the state House was still undecided Wednesday morning — with the potential for a 67-67 tie.
To get through the election, 2 therapists prescribe connection
At least one study shows the 2024 election has spiked unusually high levels of anxiety in many people. Here’s how two family and marriage therapists suggest we can lower the temperature in our minds and in our relationships, regardless of the election’s outcome.
Election results FAQ: How votes are counted and what comes next after Election Day
MPR News has compiled answers to some frequently asked questions about how votes are counted, when we will know the results and how election officials ensure the process is fair and accurate.
Voters could flip these state legislatures, changing the path for some big issues
They don’t get as much attention as the presidential election, but state government races play a crucial role in the laws that govern our lives. This year, several state capitols are up for grabs.
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.
Murray Sinclair, First Nation advocate for justice and Canadian senator, has died
Murray Sinclair, a former First Nation judge, senator and chair of the commission that delved into Canada’s troubled history of residential schools for First Nations students, has died.
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.
Thousands of Pennsylvania voters have had their mail ballot applications challenged
Thousands of last-minute challenges to voters’ mail ballot applications, along with baseless claims by former President Donald Trump, are adding pressure on Pennsylvania county officials.
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.