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New candidate announces bid for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional seat

Another candidate has entered the race for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District House seat in the western Twin Cities suburbs. It’s for the seat now held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, who is running for president. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.
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Minnesota Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on primary ballot; state flag submissions unfurled

The Minnesota Supreme Court says former president Donald Trump can remain on the state primary ballot. More than 2,000 designs for a new state flag and seal are available to view online. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Challengers to Trump's ballot status in Minnesota set back in state Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court has tossed out a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s ballot status next year. Also, the Minneapolis City Council races have unofficial winners, including current council president Andrea Jenkins. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Nancy Lebens. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Election leads to statewide shakeups in leadership, more diverse voices emerge

It’s the morning after Election Day and results are rolling in. So far, there’s a major shakeup in store for Duluthians, a potential upset in the Minneapolis City Council ranks, a new tax coming to St. Paul and a mayor making history in St. Louis Park.

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Elections across Minnesota; Wright County farm hit with bird flu

Cities like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Bloomington have city council seats up for grabs, and some are choosing a mayor as well.  And the Minnesota Board of Animal Health has confirmed avian influenza at a commercial egg laying operation with 940,000 chickens in Wright County. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Election Day: Tax increases, school board seats, bond referenda, local offices before voters

It’s Election Day, and across Minnesota, city councils, school board seats and other local offices are on the ballot. Several cities are also proposing sales tax increases and dozens of school districts are putting bond referenda before voters.

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Minneapolis jury convicts 3 in huge telemarketing fraud case

The three were convicted of mail and wire fraud for their roles in a decades-long telemarketing scam that targeted 150,000 magazine subscribers. The jury returned its verdicts following a three-week trial at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. This the evening MPR News update for Monday. Hosted by Nancy Lebens with theme music by Gary Meister.

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Get ready for Election Day Tuesday; jury to deliberate in telemarketing scam trial

Tuesday is Election Day with local races for mayor, city council and school boards to be held across the state. Some voters in St. Paul will decide whether to increase the city’s sales tax to fund road and park improvements. Rochester residents will weigh a new levy to pay for tech upgrades in the city's public schools.

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Child care providers to receive payments from the state

Last month, Governor Tim Walz announced a $300 million investment for the Great Start Compensation Support payments program for the next two years and future permanent funding to help get childcare providers closer to a living wage. Almost 6,000 childcare providers across the state applied for support funds. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Arguments underway to keep Trump off 2024 MN ballot; Fairview Health cutting 250 jobs

The Minnesota Supreme Court will now decide a case whether Donald Trump can appear on the 2024 state ballot. Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services is cutting 250 full- and part-time jobs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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