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Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidates trade accusations of lying during testy debate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde have repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate. They are facing off in the general election in a closely watched Senate race.
College enrollment up across the board in Bemidji, president credits new policies
Bemidji State University, in conjunction with Northland Technical College, this week announced enrollment increases resulting in a total of more than 5,000 students between the two institutions.
Construction on commercial food kitchen starts in north Minneapolis
Collective Kitchens is a food incubator project created by the North Economic Opportunity Network, or NEON. The organization helps underserved and low-income entrepreneurs start businesses to build wealth within the community.   
 Show and tell: New interactive tour aims to raise Dakota visibility in Minneapolis
A new self-guided walking tour highlighting Dakota history at Owámniyomni or St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis is now live. Visitors can scan QR codes at five designated spots to learn about the sacred area through an Indigenous lens. 
Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence as Election Day nears
Judges punishing rioters for storming the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago fear the nation faces more political violence on the cusp of the next presidential election. Some judges at Washington's federal courthouse frequently express those concerns during sentencing hearings for the hundreds of Capitol riot cases. 
Drone targets Israeli prime minister's house as strikes in Gaza kill 50
The Israeli government said a drone targeted the prime minister’s house Saturday, though there were no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed Hamas would continue its fight following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly Oct. 7 attack. 
U.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure'
Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told NPR that election officials across the U.S. have made big improvements to bolster both physical and cyber security.
Harris and Trump hold competing rallies in Michigan
While the two candidates have been crisscrossing the swing states for weeks, this is the first time they are literally crossing paths, with each of them holding events in the suburbs north of Detroit.
Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80
Unlike the first three games of the series, when one of the teams built a double-digit lead, this one was tight throughout. There were 14 lead changes and 13 ties, and neither team led by more than six. The teams will meet Sunday night in New York for Game 5.