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Book lovers protest proposed cuts to Bemidji Public Library

Book lovers protest proposed cuts to Bemidji Public Library

The Beltrami County Board has proposed cutting the Bemidji and Blackduck Public Libraries' budgets by roughly 40 percent. Those libraries are part of the Kitchigami Regional Library System.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Her makes history as first woman and Hmong American elected St. Paul mayor 

Her makes history as first woman and Hmong American elected St. Paul mayor 

DFLer Kaohly Her, who worked for Mayor Melvin Carter’s office in his first term, was a late addition to the St. Paul mayor’s race. She beat Carter Tuesday and made history. 
by Peter Cox

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Live results: Key elections in Minnesota

Live results: Key elections in Minnesota

From Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral races to special elections for two crucial Minnesota Senate seats, if you’re looking for the results of the 2025 general election, we’ve got them here.
by MPR News Staff

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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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