Stories from November 8, 2024

A narrow winning margin for the DFL candidate for a St. Cloud-area seat in the Minnesota House has widened, now that updated figures were released today. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave his first public speech after being part of the losing Democratic presidential ticket this week. 
Tim Walz faces stark return to reality as Minnesota governor after whirlwind run for VP
After more than three months on the road with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, Gov. Tim Walz returned to a familiar setting and reprised his role with two years left on his term.
Minnesota leader of Abandon Harris campaign says Harris loss was ‘beyond worth it’
For over a year since the war in Gaza began, many of the uncommitted voters demanded a cease-fire and when that didn’t happen, groups like the Abandon Biden (now the Abandon Harris) campaign emerged and rallied against the Democratic ticket.
At Fleet Farm in Oakdale, hunters offer glimpse into range of reactions to Trump win
Hundreds waited outside Fleet Farm in Oakdale before sunrise Friday, seeking gear for the deer hunting opener the next day. Their takes on Donald Trump’s win ranged from ecstatic to angry.
Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the Minnesota Legislature and how the state will govern in 2025 with both chambers split virtually down the middle.  
Minnesota Wild win 5-2 over San Jose Sharks
Matt Boldy had two goals, Kirill Kaprizov recorded three assists and the Wild beat the Sharks 5-2. Macklin Celebrini — the San Jose Sharks’ phenom and the league’s youngest player — scored on Marc-Andre Fleury, the Minnesota Wild goaltender and the NHL’s oldest player.
Expertos opinan sobre posibles cambios en la política de inmigración en Minnesota bajo la administración Trump
En el marco de un segundo gobierno de Trump, expertos en inmigración y defensores de la causa en Minnesota se preparan para los posibles cambios que podrían ocurrir en un sistema de inmigración ya complejo.
Boycott men? South Korea's 4B movement gains traction in the U.S. after Trump's win
After Trump's win, there are growing calls among American women to boycott men. They're drawing inspiration from 4B, a South Korean feminist movement that rejects dating, sex, marriage and childbirth.
State Rep. Wolgamott widens lead in close race after county discovers mail-in ballot tally error
Sherburne County announced that election staff identified some mail-in absentee ballots that were not included in the unofficial totals on election night. Those additional ballots increase Wolgamott’s lead to 191 votes.
Assailants attack Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic
Dutch authorities say young people on scooters attacked Israeli fans in hit-and-run assaults overnight after a soccer game in Amsterdam apparently fueled by calls to target Jewish people spread on social media. Five people were treated in hospitals and dozens were arrested.
TB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That’s an ’outrage’ says WHO
Dislodged by COVID early in the pandemic, tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease that takes the most lives each year. And the number of cases set a new record. What’s going on?
Duluth police say five people were found dead Thursday in an apparent murder-suicide at two homes in the city. And after a three-week trial, a Mankato jury has found Adam Fravel guilty on all four charges for the 2023 murder of Madeline Kingsbury.
Sunshine and 50s for Friday; rain chances this weekend
Some rare November sunshine is on tap for our Friday. Temperatures continue to trend above our seasonal average with highs in the 50s expected. Our next weather system will bring some intermittent, light rain showers for the weekend.
‘We can save lives:’ Ramsey County prosecutor pushes use of ‘red flag’ gun law
Under the red flag law, 14-day emergency firearm seizures require a person to give up their guns immediately. Long-term extreme-risk protection orders take effect only after a hearing so that the gun owner may challenge the petition.
Minnesota DNR projects good overall outlook for firearm deer hunting season 
A mild winter and rain in the spring and early summer could make for plenty of deer for the opener. However, DNR specialists recommend hunters make sure they are up to date on the regulations where they intend to be in the field.
FBI says hateful texts were also sent to Hispanic and LGBTQ community after election
The FBI said members of the Hispanic and LGBTQ communities reported receiving offensive messages, some of which said “they were selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.”
Black Minnesotans receive text messages telling them to go ‘to the nearest plantation’
Tawonda Burks, who is Black, was one of many Black Americans targeted by the text messages. There were reports in Virginia, in Tennessee, in Ohio, in Connecticut and in Alabama, among others.