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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Legislative changes begin after election
With the 2018 election behind them, Minnesota lawmakers began organizing for next year's legislative session.
A few late breaking election results and other Minnesota political news.
The Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party and the Legal Marijuana Now Party both managed to garner at least 5 percent of the vote in the statewide races on Tuesday.
Results from Tuesday's midterm election in Minnesota.
A quick last look at some Minnesota political news before the polls open.
Some political stories you may have missed over the last weekend of the campaign.
Johnson, Walz hold animated final debate
In last debate, Minnesota governor hopefuls cover familiar ground, but also weigh in on lesser-discussed topics.
Another day of dueling AG press conferences
Two former attorneys general and a retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice talked up the DFL candidate for attorney general in one news conference Friday while a Minneapolis police union leader did the same for the Republican candidate in a separate event.
Candidates, supporters begin closing arguments
Minnesota’s major party candidates for statewide office are taking to the road for the final leg of the campaign.