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These are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3

These are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3

An NPR analysis finds 70 House districts where Democrats and Republicans are each investing more than six figures in advertising during the final few days of the election, including in deep red areas.
by Stephen Fowler

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Proposed Google data center in Pine Island to undergo new environmental review

Proposed Google data center in Pine Island to undergo new environmental review

The settlement, unanimously approved by the Pine Island City Council on Wednesday, puts an end to the litigation involving the city, MCEA and Ryan Companies, the project developer. It mandates a new environmental assessment under the supervision of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
by Molly Castle Work

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Money floods into southern Minnesota Finstad vs. Johnson race that could help flip the House

Money floods into southern Minnesota Finstad vs. Johnson race that could help flip the House

The congressional race between Republican Rep. Brad Finstad and high school math teacher Jake Johnson is one of the most competitive in the country. The price tag for the race already tops $11 million.
by Molly Castle Work

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Get out the vote efforts ramp up as Election Day approaches

Get out the vote efforts ramp up as Election Day approaches

With time running short before Election Day, Minnesota campaigns and candidates are rallying, knocking on doors, writing letters and riding buses to try to ensure their supporters cast ballots.
by Ellie Roth

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Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn

Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn

The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.
by Scott Horsley

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Conservative influencers charged with voter fraud in Minnesota primary

Conservative influencers charged with voter fraud in Minnesota primary

Hennepin County prosecutors charged conservative provocateur James O’Keefe and another man with felonies for unlawful voting and identity theft for misrepresenting their identities to election judges during the Aug. 11 primary.
by Jon Collins

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Moderate GOP state Sen. Jim Abeler faces tough challenge as top Democratic target

Moderate GOP state Sen. Jim Abeler faces tough challenge as top Democratic target

In the northwest suburbs, DFLer Angela Nelson is challenging Republican Jim Abeler. The contest is one of a handful of competitive races around the state that could decide Capitol control next year.
by Dana Ferguson

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