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Police: 13-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by another teen

Police: 13-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by another teen

A 13-year-old boy was killed early Tuesday morning in what Minneapolis police are calling an apparent accidental shooting. Officials say a 14-year-old boy was handling a gun when the 13-year-old was shot. 
by MPR News Staff

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Election 2024: DFL holds Minnesota Senate; House control uncertain

Election 2024: DFL holds Minnesota Senate; House control uncertain

The Minnesota Senate will stay in DFL control next year but there was no definitive word on the House. There were no surprises in Minnesota’s U.S. House and Senate elections. And voters were poised to continue using lottery money to fund natural resources projects.
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Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

A strike by 33,000 Boeing factory workers is coming to an end after more than seven weeks. The aerospace giant's unionized machinists voted on Monday to accept a company contract offer that includes a 38 percent wage increase over four years.
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Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday’s presidential election. Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled Tuesday after Musk’s lawyers said the winners are not chosen by chance. 
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What happens if local officials won't certify elections? A Nevada case may be a model

What happens if local officials won't certify elections? A Nevada case may be a model

More than two dozen local officials in swing states have refused to certify elections in recent years, including after the primary election in Nevada's Washoe County this summer.
by Frank Langfitt

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Trump and allies have primed supporters to falsely believe he has no chance of losing

Trump and allies have primed supporters to falsely believe he has no chance of losing

Many of former President Donald Trump’s supporters don’t believe he lost in 2020. Despite a close race again in 2024, Trump and allies still falsely claim the only way he loses is because of cheating.
by Stephen Fowler

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‘I thought it would be fun.’ 92-year-old election judge has served voters for 7 decades

‘I thought it would be fun.’ 92-year-old election judge has served voters for 7 decades

Around 30,000 Minnesota election judges are checking in voters and handing out ballots Tuesday at polling places across the state. Many are regulars who’ve served their communities for years, even decades. But you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who’s been at it longer than Helen Burgstaler.
by Matt Sepic

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