Obama wins the White House; Recount in Minn. Senate race
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Democrat Barack Obama swept the country and defeated rival Republican John McCain in a decisive victory. In Minnesota, the Senate race is headed for a recount.
Midday continutes its special election coverage with discussion of the historic presidential election and the latest on Minnesota's key races, including the U.S. Senate results and more.
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