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Minnesota elections: Her beats Carter for St. Paul mayor; DFL keeps state Senate control

Minnesota elections: Her beats Carter for St. Paul mayor; DFL keeps state Senate control

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter lost his race for a third term to state Rep. Kaohly Her. The DFL held its majority in the Minnesota Senate. Here’s the latest on Tuesday key state elections.
by Anna Haecherl and Anika Besst

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Minnesota SNAP recipients worry about hunger while political battle casts doubt on November benefits

Minnesota SNAP recipients worry about hunger while political battle casts doubt on November benefits

SNAP recipients are expected to receive partial benefits this month after federal judges ruled that the government must continue providing food assistance during the shutdown.
by Erica Zurek

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Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council

Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December.
by Dana Ferguson

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The legal and political questions surrounding Trump's deployment of National Guard troops

The legal and political questions surrounding Trump's deployment of National Guard troops

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the legal and political implications of President Donald Trump’s mobilization of the National Guard in a few U.S. cities in recent months.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents of US history, dies at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84. The hard-charging conservative became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis, St. Paul voters consider new leaders, revenue for schools and more 

Minneapolis, St. Paul voters consider new leaders, revenue for schools and more 

On Tuesday voters in Minneapolis and St. Paul will decide whether to grant third terms to their mayors. In the capital city, residents will also vote on a tax levy and a ballot question that would authorize the city to seek administrative fines.
by Jon Collins and Peter Cox

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Disability support provider concerned about payment pause during Medicaid audit

Disability support provider concerned about payment pause during Medicaid audit

Sue Schettle, the CEO of ARRM, which oversees in-home and community-based care for Minnesotans with disabilities, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what frozen payments mean for providers and patients.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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