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State Rep. Wolgamott widens lead in close race after county discovers mail-in ballot tally error

State Rep. Wolgamott widens lead in close race after county discovers mail-in ballot tally error

Sherburne County announced that election staff identified some mail-in absentee ballots that were not included in the unofficial totals on election night. Those additional ballots increase Wolgamott’s lead to 191 votes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

People convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol are celebrating Donald Trump’s election win and hoping Trump fulfills his promise to issue pardons to the rioters.
by Tom Dreisbach

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Why Trump won — 9 takeaways from the 2024 election

Why Trump won — 9 takeaways from the 2024 election

Trump not only won in the Electoral College, but he won so big that he expanded his coalition with historic demographic shifts.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Report: Young Minnesota voters preferred Harris less than Biden

Report: Young Minnesota voters preferred Harris less than Biden

Early estimates indicate Minnesota voters 18-29 preferred Kamala Harris to Donald Trump, but at a closer margin than they preferred Joe Biden to Trump in 2020. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law

‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law

Under the red flag law, 14-day emergency firearm seizures require a person to give up their guns immediately. Long-term extreme-risk protection orders take effect only after a hearing so that the gun owner may challenge the petition.
by Matt Sepic

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FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election

FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election

The FBI said members of the Hispanic and LGBTQ communities reported receiving offensive messages, some of which said “they were selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.”
by Debbie Elliott and Juliana Kim

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California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency

California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in December to help safeguard the state's progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency. 
by The Associated Press

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Donald Trump has chosen Susie Wiles to serve as his chief of staff

Donald Trump has chosen Susie Wiles to serve as his chief of staff

A longtime veteran of Florida politics, Wiles served as a senior staffer on Trump’s campaign, helping guide his path to victory. She will be the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.
by Franco Ordoñez

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