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In Senate race, Flanagan and Tafoya bring vastly different politics, experience

In Senate race, Flanagan and Tafoya bring vastly different politics, experience

Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya have come to politics from very different routes and backgrounds. As the two battle it out for an open U.S. Senate seat, analysts expect a large amount of money to flow into the race.
by Peter Cox

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Voters choose Democrat Matt Little to run for competitive Congressional seat

Voters choose Democrat Matt Little to run for competitive Congressional seat

After winning the Democratic primary, former state Senator Matt Little will ask voters in the general election to send him to Congress to represent a competitive district in southeast Minnesota, which will be vacated by Angie Craig.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota governor's race will make history, break a streak Marlene Johnson started in 1983

Minnesota governor's race will make history, break a streak Marlene Johnson started in 1983

After Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth won their parties’ primaries, Minnesota is about to get its first woman governor. Marlene Johnson became the first Lieutenant Governor in 1983 and women have held the role since, despite never winning the top job.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Alanna Elder

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Turbulent Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ends in upset win for David Crowley

Turbulent Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ends in upset win for David Crowley

A Wisconsin reporter broke down the results of a competitive Democratic primary race for governor and what they mean leading up to the November midterms, where Crowley will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Alanna Elder

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Republican Eric Pratt advances in competitive 2nd Congressional District race

Republican Eric Pratt advances in competitive 2nd Congressional District race

After winning the GOP primary, state Sen. Eric Pratt will ask voters in the general election to send him to Congress to represent a competitive district in southeast Minnesota.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis mayor's budget proposal cuts staffing, raises property taxes

Minneapolis mayor's budget proposal cuts staffing, raises property taxes

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing an 11.3 percent property tax hike to help cover a budget gap. While some city programs and positions would be cut, the proposal also includes new spending for police, fire and neighborhood safety.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and two political strategists discuss what Tuesday’s primary election results mean for Minnesota politics and the November midterm elections.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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