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With hunting party, Walz invites moderate male voters into the fold

With hunting party, Walz invites moderate male voters into the fold

Independent voter David Clayton joined Gov. Tim Walz at Saturday’s pheasant opener and says he’s sold on voting for the Harris-Walz ticket. He thinks others may be, too, but aren’t talking about it. “There are many, many MAGA-minded Americans who aren’t really so MAGA-minded. But they can’t say it out loud because of fear of any kind of cancelation.”
by Cathy Wurzer, Megan Burks and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 14

Morning Announcements for Oct. 14

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Control of state House could hinge on a sleepy district outside Duluth

Control of state House could hinge on a sleepy district outside Duluth

Control of the Minnesota House of Representatives could come down to one race in a district outside Duluth, where first-term Republican Natalie Zeleznikar is being challenged by Democratic retired judge Mark Munger.
by Dan Kraker

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 11

Morning Announcements for Oct. 11

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.
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Minnesota’s ‘uncommitted’ voters go into election unsatisfied over lack of cease-fire, conflicted over Harris

Minnesota’s ‘uncommitted’ voters go into election unsatisfied over lack of cease-fire, conflicted over Harris

Minnesota sent the most “uncommitted” delegates to the Democratic National Convention in protest of President Joe Biden’s stance toward Israeli’s military actions in Gaza. Now, with current Vice President Kamala Harris atop the ticket but tied to the prior administration’s policies, those voters face hard choices at the ballot box.
by Clay Masters

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 10

Morning Announcements for Oct. 10

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
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Minnesota Lynx ‘dynasty’ talk grows among fans excited about a WNBA final

Minnesota Lynx ‘dynasty’ talk grows among fans excited about a WNBA final

As the Lynx begin their best-of-five series with the New York Liberty on Thursday, fans say they’re excited about the possibility of another championship and what they hope will be a winning team for the long run.
by Peter Cox

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Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit

Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit

Minnesota artists recommend a play centered on a wily witch. Also Lanesboro’s Commonweal Theatre produces the Pulitzer-winning play, “Doubt.”
by Emily Bright

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