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Election 2020

Election 2020

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2020.

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Worst place, worst time: Trump faces virus spike in Midwest

Worst place, worst time: Trump faces virus spike in Midwest

The Upper Midwest is bearing much of the brunt of new infections surging across the U.S. That includes Wisconsin, where President Donald Trump is fighting to catch Joe Biden in a state Trump narrowly won in 2016. Also seeing a surge is Iowa, where Trump is now in a toss-up race with Biden after carrying the state by 9.4 percentage points four years ago.
by The Associated Press

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From COVID to QAnon, church makes disinformation training a question of faith

From COVID to QAnon, church makes disinformation training a question of faith

What does it mean to be a Christian and navigate disinformation in the digital age? A Minneapolis church has been exploring this question in a pivotal election year, when falsehoods and conspiracy theories have dominated the political discourse and divided friends and family.
by Catharine Richert

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Voters' guide to election security in the 2020 presidential campaign

Voters' guide to election security in the 2020 presidential campaign

Voters and national security officials are focused as never before on assuring the security of the election. Here's what you need to know in the final days of voting.
by Philip Ewing

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How to spot (and fight) election misinformation

How to spot (and fight) election misinformation

Misinformation and disinformation, especially online, continue to play a huge role in the 2020 election. Learn more about the types of false information you’re likely to come across this year — and how you can help fight it.

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Minnesota kids answer: What would you do if you were president of the U.S.?

Minnesota kids answer: What would you do if you were president of the U.S.?

While they may not be able to vote yet, the next generation of leaders in Minnesota has a say in what’s going on today and what they hope for America’s future. From reforming the criminal justice system to painting the White House pink, here are some of the presidential plans Minnesota’s future leaders shared with us.
by Jiwon Choi and Darian Leddy

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Minnesota ballot count is on, but for how long?

Minnesota ballot count is on, but for how long?

Voting in the 2020 election ends soon, but the counting phase could stretch on a bit longer. Ongoing litigation will determine just how long.
by Brian Bakst

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Renewing focus on Minnesota, Pence campaigns on the Iron Range

Renewing focus on Minnesota, Pence campaigns on the Iron Range

The vice president on Monday traveled to Hibbing despite an outbreak of the coronavirus among several of his staff. The visit set off criticism from Gov. Tim Walz and health experts. Pence’s campaign stop is part of a final push to help Donald Trump become the first GOP presidential nominee in nearly a half-century to win Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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How police, National Guard and the military are preparing for Election Day tensions

How police, National Guard and the military are preparing for Election Day tensions

Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, they're getting ready if things get out of control.
by Tom Bowman and Martin Kaste

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