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After 38 years of consistency, Winona-area House district to gain new lawmaker after intense race
In politically-split Winona, two candidates are seeking to replace a longtime legislator. The outcome of the race could determine party control of the Minnesota House.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has endorsed Kamala Harris for president
Schwarzenegger served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011. He said he is frustrated with both parties, and does not trust either, but felt compelled to speak out.
Voting in Fargo or Cass County? Here are the choices on your ballot.
Fargo and Cass County residents will vote on candidates for North Dakota governor, state Legislature, and auditor, along with a number of ballot initiatives and local offices.
Multimillion-dollar ballot questions before Minnesota voters on Election Day
Some of the priciest local proposals before Minnesotans are in Stearns County, Cottage Grove and Richfield. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer was joined by Collegeville-based MPR correspondent Kirsti Marohn, Cottage Grove Journal publisher John McLoone and Mike Hanks, editor of the Bloomington-Richfield Sun Current on Wednesday to break down those ballot questions.
Stauber, Schultz clash in only debate in 8th Congressional District race
In a 40-minute televised debate, incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber attempted to tie his Democratic opponent, Jen Schultz, to what he called the “failed, far-left” politics of the Biden administration. Schultz criticized Stauber for not accomplishing more for the district in his six years in office.
Key Minnesota county ordered by court to reset board that will review absentee ballots
A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling gives Hennepin County until Friday to rework an absentee ballot board to include more members put forward by the state Republican Party.
Harris promises to ‘represent all Americans’ after Biden’s remark on Trump supporters and ‘garbage’
Kamala Harris is calling for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tries to push past comments made by President Joe Biden about Donald Trump’s supporters and “garbage.”