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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. 
‘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.
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.
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.
Minnesota experts weigh in on possible immigration policy changes under Trump administration
Immigration experts and advocates in Minnesota are both preparing for and wondering what changes may happen to an already complex immigration system under another Trump administration. 
Minneapolis City Council moves forward on labor standards board
The Minneapolis City Council has shared its plan for a labor standards board — an advisory committee that would make recommendations to the council for labor policies. Proponents say it’s a helpful platform for workers and employers to talk about problems with labor policies in the city, but some business owners worry it will lead to new regulations that are costly to follow.
Adam Fravel found guilty on all charges in Kingsbury murder
Jurors deliberated for less than a day before returning guilty verdicts on four charges including premediated first-degree murder.