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Minnesota farmers speak on why these midterms are so tough

Minnesota farmers speak on why these midterms are so tough

The past two years have been tough for farmers facing trade disruptions and rising costs. With the midterm elections approaching, MPR News asked farmers what’s on their minds as they head to the polls.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Early voters get their ballots in to avoid lines in final weekend before Election Day

Early voters get their ballots in to avoid lines in final weekend before Election Day

Lines snaked out the doors of Twin Cities early voting locations Saturday morning. Many went early to skip a potentially even longer Tuesday line, poll-goers told MPR News. Early voting for this year’s midterm is at a record high in Minnesota.
by Winter Keefer and Matt Mikus

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As Election Day approaches, Minnesotans can still opt for early voting

As Election Day approaches, Minnesotans can still opt for early voting

State officials say Minnesotans have already set a record for early voting in a nonpresidential election year and could top 1 million before Election Day.
by Ava Grace

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Challenge to Rep. Ilhan Omar's citizenship would be unprecedented, some say

Challenge to Rep. Ilhan Omar's citizenship would be unprecedented, some say

Legal experts say challenges to a sitting lawmaker’s citizenship are unprecedented and part of President Donald Trump’s broader attempts to limit citizenship and target political opponents.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota sees massive early voting heading toward Election Day

Minnesota sees massive early voting heading toward Election Day

The state could top 1 million votes prior to Election Day given the number of absentee ballots requested and the fact that in-person voting locations will be open this weekend and on Monday.
by Dana Ferguson

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