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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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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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Public workers could be denied loan forgiveness if cities defy Trump, lawsuit alleges

Public workers could be denied loan forgiveness if cities defy Trump, lawsuit alleges

A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies.
by Cory Turner

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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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