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Understanding the cat lore of the 2024 presidential election
The “cat lady” tagline took off this year as an insult and an accolade — now it’s a mainstay in the presidential campaigns and beyond.
‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Here’s what works — and why
As a historic election looms, “Saturday Night Live” faces an ongoing challenge to make America laugh — and process an increasingly strange political world. Jean Smart hosts the show’s 50th season premiere on Saturday.
Red Wing man cited for vandalizing Donald Trump-themed store
The 31-year-old Red Wing man was cited for misdemeanor property damage and was issued a formal trespass order from the store. He is also suspected of stealing political signs.
Legal questions about Pennsylvania mail-in ballots loom as voting starts
As voters in the key swing state of Pennsylvania start receiving mail ballots, multiple legal fights over how the ballots of mail-in voters should be counted are still playing out in the courts.
Nearly one year after its passage, Minnesota immigrants embracing Driver’s License for All
The Driver’s License for All law passed nearly one year ago, eliminating the need to show proof of legal presence in the U.S. to get a standard Minnesota driver’s license. 
Politics Friday: Poll shows Harris with narrow Minnesota lead, but what else can we glean from it?
With new candidates on the Democratic ticket and former president Donald Trump atop the Republican ticket for a third time, a new Minnesota poll shows Kamala Harris with an edge. Coming up Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota journalists about the poll results.