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The path to 270: How Harris and Trump could gain enough electoral college votes to win
Minnesota recently moved from a “Lean Democrat” rating to “Likely Democrat,” according to the Cook Political Report. That means it’s more likely Minnesota will go to Vice President Kamala Harris.
What’s your plan for handling election anxiety?
Are you feeling stressed out about the election? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about election anxiety and making plans to stay calm and connected over the next few days.
Live from the polls in three competitive districts in Minnesota
Less than eight hours before the polls close, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke to two reporters live from polling locations about what they heard from voters about ultra-competitive races.
On Walz's trail: Reporter Dana Ferguson talks with Cathy Wurzer about covering the VP campaign
MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson has been following Gov. Tim Walz on the vice-presidential campaign trail. She spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the experience, some cheesy surprises and collaboration along the way.
‘I thought it would be fun.’ 92-year-old election judge has served voters for 7 decades
Around 30,000 Minnesota election judges are checking in voters and handing out ballots Tuesday at polling places across the state. Many are regulars who’ve served their communities for years, even decades. But you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who’s been at it longer than Helen Burgstaler.
To get through the election, 2 therapists prescribe connection
At least one study shows the 2024 election has spiked unusually high levels of anxiety in many people. Here’s how two family and marriage therapists suggest we can lower the temperature in our minds and in our relationships, regardless of the election’s outcome.
Job Interview: For election ballot designers, there’s no room for error
For many election workers, Election Day is the culmination of months of preparation to ensure a smooth and fair election for millions of Minnesotans. That includes election technician Danny Daly, who designs ballots and programs voting machines for Anoka County.
A Minnesota election for the ages? Yes, ages 4 through 10
Teachers in some schools around Minnesota held mock elections Monday as a way to teach students how the voting process works and have a little fun. At one Minneapolis elementary school, it made for some interesting conversation.
New North Shore livestream offers moment of Zen amid info overload
As the nation’s political divide deepens, overseas wars expand and social media features mis- and disinformation, a Tofte-based photographer and filmmaker is offering a moment of respite with the beauty of Lake Superior’s North Shore.