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November 8, 2022 6:48 AM

City park funding on the ballot in Duluth, St. Cloud this year

Voters in Duluth and St. Cloud are voting on park funding this election in addition to choosing political candidates, as cities in Minnesota and across the country increasingly turn to voters to help pay for parks. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 7, 2022 5:17 PM

Election Day is nigh, as campaigns wind down to the final hours

Election Day is nigh, as campaigns wind down to the final hours, with some potentially historic shifts in the balance for Minnesota. Also, some drought relief may be on the way. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 7, 2022 6:23 AM

Doorsteps, phone calls, tours: Campaigns make crunchtime appeals

With more than a half-million ballots already cast in Minnesota, the midterm election campaign concludes with a flurry of voter-mobilization activity. Several big races are primed for tight finishes. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 4, 2022 3:55 PM

Statewide candidates see national attention as early voting continues

Leaders of both national political parties came to Minnesota Friday to rally their bases. Meanwhile, Minnesotans are voting using absentee ballots and early in-person voting in some locations, as pre-Election Day options continue to be popular. This is the evening MPR News update for Nov. 4, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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November 4, 2022 6:59 AM

Election deniers in Minnesota are training some election judges

Groups led by election skeptics and deniers have been working to influence the behavior of Election Day judges, and in at least one case trying to persuade them to commit possibly unlawful acts. That “training” has alarmed state and local officials. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by John Wanamaker. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 3, 2022 5:00 PM

After years of turmoil, Minneapolis police have a new top cop

After years of turmoil, Minneapolis police have a new top cop, as council approves Brian O’Hara. Also, feds announce arrests in major nationwide catalytic converter theft ring, including raids in Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 3, 2022 6:19 AM

Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesota GOP legislative candidates questioned 2020 election

An MPR News analysis of campaign platforms, public comments and actions, social media posts and court documents found that 43 Republicans currently running for the Minnesota Legislature have denied or questioned the 2020 election. If elected, they could influence Minnesota’s voting laws. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 2, 2022 5:32 PM

Nearly a quarter of Republican legislative candidates in Minnesota are election doubters

Nearly a quarter of Republican legislative candidates in Minnesota are election doubters, and about two thirds of eligible voters are expected to cast ballots in the state next week. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 2, 2022 6:07 AM

Candidates, groups spend big in pricey final campaign push

The last complete look at the finances of Minnesota candidates, parties and outside groups shows almost $80 million spent — so far — with the final week of the campaign still ahead. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.