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Courtney Perry, Judy Griesedieck, Evan Frost and Richard Marshall

Photos: Minnesotans cheer and mourn election results

Carleton College students pose with mascot.
Students from Carleton College have fun posing with the elephant mascot as Republicans gather at the Radisson Blu to watch returns in the presidential and local races.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News

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As the unexpected presidential election results rolled in across the nation, Minnesotans' reactions ran the gamut from distraught to jubilant, celebratory to downtrodden.

The DFL, GOP, interest groups and groups of friends gathered through early Wednesday morning for results-watching parties.

MPR News sent photojournalists across the state to capture the scenes from these gatherings.

Follow our live results here and view photos below.

Correction (Nov. 9, 2016): An earlier version of this story misidentified Jayna Larrea.

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Jerry and Sharon Hertaus watch Trump's acceptance speech.
Trump supporters State Rep. Jerry Hertaus and wife Sharon Hertaus hug as they watch Donald Trump's acceptance speech on the large screen.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News
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Carleton College students pose with mascot.
Students from Carleton College have fun posing with the elephant mascot as Republicans gather at the Radisson Blu to watch returns in the presidential and local races.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News
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Cousins proudly display custom shirts.
Raj Rajan, left, of Lakeville, and his cousin Arvind Chakravarthi of Eagan proudly wear shirts that Rajan designed.
Courtney Perry for MPR News