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Election 2024

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2024.

‘Her day one was 3.5 years ago‘: GOP Rep. Stauber on VP Harris at Democratic convention

‘Her day one was 3.5 years ago‘: GOP Rep. Stauber on VP Harris at Democratic convention

After the close of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, says he is eager to hear about policy on the presidential campaign trail. Top of mind for him are immigration and the economy.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Megan Burks

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Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

Democratic national convention delegates withholding support for the party ticket over the U.S. posture toward the Israel-Hamas war didn’t succeed in getting a speaking role or a pledge for a significant change in course.
by Clay Masters

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Trump again distances himself from Project 2025

Trump again distances himself from Project 2025

Thursday at the Arizona-Mexico border, former President Donald Trump defended himself against a series of attacks Democrats have lobbed at him during the Democratic National Convention.
by Ben Giles

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Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

The Walzes recently revealed that Gus has ADHD, an anxiety disorder and a non-verbal learning disorder. They said it took time to figure out how to set Gus up for future success, "but what became so immediately clear to us was that Gus’ condition is not a setback — it’s his secret power.”
by The Associated Press

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Former first lady Michelle Obama's suit sets the internet on fire

Former first lady Michelle Obama's suit sets the internet on fire

Obama wore a navy sleeveless jacket with crisscross, reconstructed lapels in front that she paired with matching trousers. The more than $2,500 fit came from luxury fashion brand Monse's resort 2025 collection and it's left the internet in shambles.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Reviewing the Democratic National Convention

Reviewing the Democratic National Convention

MPR News with Angela Davis talks with MPR journalists and a political analyst about key moments of this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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'That’s my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination

'That’s my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination

The teen's exuberance captured hearts and went viral, becoming perhaps the defining image of his father's address and further humanizing a running mate picked by Vice President Kamala Harris in no small part for his everyman appeal.
by The Associated Press

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