Election 2020

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August 19, 2020 5:54 AM

Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention

Party leaders tried to blend its past with its future. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter showed up to support Joe Biden. But Democrats also showcased 17 "rising stars," reflecting the party's diversity of race, age, geography and identity. Jill Biden wrapped up Tuesday with a heartfelt pitch for her husband.

by The Associated Press

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August 18, 2020 6:57 PM

Citizenship delays could thwart thousands who dream of voting

Many immigrants applied for U.S. citizenship last year, thinking they’d be able to vote in this year’s general election. But the pandemic has pushed processing times way up, and hundreds of thousands are still waiting.

by Megan Burks

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August 18, 2020 4:36 PM

Kanye West submits Minnesota ballot petition

Kanye West’s petition is subject to review but he’d be one of several third-party or independent candidates for president on Minnesota’s ballot, which could make the difference in a close race.

by Brian Bakst

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August 18, 2020 4:18 PM

Minnesota joins multistate lawsuit over postal changes

Minnesota is joining a coalition of 14 states in suing to block service changes at the U.S. Postal Service, even as the postmaster general reversed himself and said he'd halt some of the changes following a national outcry.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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August 18, 2020 3:30 PM

Republicans end court fight over absentee ballot rules

Republicans moved to dismiss their appeal to the state Supreme Court over eased requirements for absentee ballots during the pandemic.

by Brian Bakst

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August 18, 2020 12:35 PM

Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump

Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention. The moment marked a political high point for Biden, who had sought the presidency twice before.

by MPR News Staff

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August 18, 2020 11:33 AM

St. Louis couple who waved guns at Black Lives Matter protesters to speak at RNC

Attorneys for Mark and Patricia McCloskey say they'll speak at next week's nominating convention for President Trump. They both face a felony charge for waving guns at protesters in June.

by Brakkton Booker

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August 18, 2020 10:57 AM

St. Cloud City Council member censured over ‘yellow star’ comments about masks

The St. Cloud City Council voted Monday to censure one of its members over his comments comparing a mask mandate to requiring people to wear a yellow star.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 18, 2020 4:43 AM

7 takeaways from the 1st night of the Democratic National Convention

Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.

by Domenico Montanaro