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MPR News Voter Guides, explained

MPR News Voter Guides, explained

MPR News is growing its election coverage and making voter resources accessible. These voter guides feature information on candidates running in the 2024 election, the latest political news and explainers about the voting process.
by Anika Besst and Nicole Johnson

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Crop artists scramble in response to news of Walz as VP pick

Crop artists scramble in response to news of Walz as VP pick

As the Minnesota State Fair crop art submissions deadline approaches, a crop artist adapts her entry to reflect Gov. Tim Walz being chosen as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Minnesota Farmer’s Union president on stalled Farm Bill, weather extremes and Walz veepstakes

Minnesota Farmer’s Union president on stalled Farm Bill, weather extremes and Walz veepstakes

U.S. Congress has to pass — or at least pass an extension of — the 2018 Farm Bill by Sept. 30, but talks have stalled after months of party-line debate.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Special coverage: Walz picked to run as Harris’ vice presidential candidate

Special coverage: Walz picked to run as Harris’ vice presidential candidate

Tim Walz, the second-term Minnesota governor with a folksy demeanor and a swath of experience inside and out of government, gained a spot on the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential choice.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, Gracie Stockton, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Megan Burks, Phil Picardi and Matthew Alvarez

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In Minnesota, Walz’s VP nod wins bouquets, brickbats

In Minnesota, Walz’s VP nod wins bouquets, brickbats

Minnesotans of all political persuasions weighed in Tuesday on the news that Gov. Tim Walz will be Kamala Harris’ presidential running mate. Opinions differ. Here’s a look at some of what Minnesotans are saying.
by MPR News Staff

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Sen. Tina Smith reacts to Gov. Tim Walz joining Democratic presidential ticket

Sen. Tina Smith reacts to Gov. Tim Walz joining Democratic presidential ticket

Sen. Tina Smith talks with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer and senior politics editor Brian Bakst about Gov. Tim Walz being the vice presidential pick for the Democratic presidential ticket.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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