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Good morning. Welcome to Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

Twin Cities highs in the lower 30s with 10 to 15 mph winds. IN the North, highs in the low 20s. Southern Minnesota highs in the low 30s. Nighttime temps bottom out in the teens, with a northern lows as cold as 5 degrees.

Minnesota voters cast ballots in over 100 elections that took place across the state. 

 to their trash collection system. Incumbent Duluth Mayor Emily Larson 

 opted to pay more money for their schools. Some counts won’t be complete until later this week. 

Virginia Democrats flip control of legislature for first time in nearly 25 years. 

 in a handful of states with higher profile races.

 environmental and conservation groups’ petition arguing for a ban on lead ammunition and fishing tackle in Minnesota.

The next generation of plastics is in development in Fargo. 

Specifically, these are plant-based plastics. And giant corporations are

, thinking they’ll eventually wind up as standards in everyday products.

 with the undefeated team. How big? Seven years, $33 million. With up to a $10 million buyout if he leaves early.

Turnout for local elections are typically extremely low. Did you vote in this year's elections? What issue or race spurred you on? Share your Election Day story with us 

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Plus a sigh of relief for football fans and the future of plastics in Fargo.

MPR News AM Update: Election results came in while you slept

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