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Jensen tops GOP straw poll, and 2021 fundraising
Former state Sen. Scott Jensen bested a field of half a dozen Republicans running for governor in a straw poll of precinct caucus-goers Tuesday night. He also raised more money than his GOP rivals in 2021. 
Millions stockpiled for Minnesota's 2022 election fight
DFL Gov. Tim Walz has a big fundraising edge over his GOP rivals going at the start of this election year, according to newly filed reports. Attorney General Keith Ellison is in a much tighter fundraising race.
A doctor answers questions on vaccines for kids, natural immunity, omicron symptoms
Vaccines for the youngest among us may be on the way while confusion remains around natural immunity, omicron and more. With answers to more of your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Melanie Swift of Mayo Clinic joined host Cathy Wurzer.
‘It’s a part of me’: In a podcast, Rochester students tell their hijab stories
The most recent episode of “The Invisible Backpack,” developed by Rochester, Minn., school staff, focuses on the experiences of students who wear hijabs — how it makes them feel, their favorite ways to style it and how they dispel misconceptions about the tradition.
Police: 5-student dispute led to 1 killed, 2 injured outside Richfield school
Richfield’s police chief on Wednesday described it as an altercation that spilled onto the sidewalk outside South Education Center and led to the deadly shooting. Police arrested two teens. Charges are expected by Thursday.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital, ICU needs fall; active cases ebb
With data backlogs finally easing, a clearer picture of the path ahead is beginning to emerge, one that offers some hope the state may be through the worst of a surge fueled by COVID’s omicron mutation.
Stanek, ex-Hennepin sheriff, jumps into governor's race
Rich Stanek, a former Minneapolis police officer, Republican state legislator and public safety commissioner, is well-known in police and political circles. He narrowly lost a reelection bid as Hennepin County sheriff in 2018. 
Caucus night in Minnesota: 8 key questions, answered
Yeah, they’re here. Precinct caucuses serve as the starting line for a candidate selection process that will culminate with November’s vote. Here's a guide.