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Voter guide: See 7th District candidates' stances on abortion, education, more

Voter guide: See 7th District candidates' stances on abortion, education, more

In the 7th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach, a Republican who was first elected in 2020, faces Jill Abahsain, a Democrat running for federal office for the first time, and Travis Johnson, a Legal Marijuana Now party candidate and combat veteran.
by Sarah Thamer and Kaila White

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Leaders on Black communities' top issues in the midterm elections

Classie Dudley, President of the NAACP, Duluth Branch and Adair Mosley, CEO of the state-wide African American Leadership Forum, speak on the issues they care most about and how they are getting out the vote for the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Melissa Townsend

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Voter guide: See 1st District candidates' stances on abortion, inflation, more

Voter guide: See 1st District candidates' stances on abortion, inflation, more

Voters in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District may feel some “Groundhog Day” vibes on Nov. 8; three of the candidates from the summer’s special election are on the ballot again for the general election race in a redrawn district.
by Regina Medina

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Biden is on the midterm campaign trail. But he's not welcome everywhere

Biden is on the midterm campaign trail. But he's not welcome everywhere

Joe Biden's approval ratings are underwater, so many Democratic candidates in tough races have avoided campaign appearances with him. But there are places where he can help.
by Tamara Keith

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THC businesses struggle to keep up as Minnesota cities set inconsistent rules

THC businesses struggle to keep up as Minnesota cities set inconsistent rules

The state legalization of THC products in July delighted some Minnesotans. But critics say the new law lacks proper regulation. As a result several communities have imposed local ordinances and some outright bans on retailers. Now THC businesses find themselves navigating a changing patchwork of retail regulations.
by Hannah Yang

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1st District candidates disagree (and agree) agreeably

1st District candidates disagree (and agree) agreeably

The two leading candidates for Congress in Minnesota's 1st District — Republican Rep. Brad Finstad and DFLer Jeff Ettinger — held a respectful and relatively sedate debate Monday in Owatonna.  
by Mark Zdechlik

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