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October 31, 2020 5:00 AM

Oct. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Another day with 3,000+ new cases

Skyrocketing new caseloads made this one of the worst weeks in one of the worst months for Minnesota in the pandemic. Hospitalizations, new cases and deaths rose steeply in October and appear poised to spill into November.

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October 30, 2020 4:59 PM

By the numbers: Minnesota’s early voting surge continues

The continued surge in early voting comes as a court ruling has thrown into question Minnesota’s plan to count mail-in ballots after Election Day — as long as they were postmarked by Election Day. Secretary of State Steve Simon now says voters should bring their ballots to a dropbox or vote in person, rather than gambling that their mailed-in ballot will arrive by Tuesday.

by David H. Montgomery

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October 30, 2020 2:55 PM

This year's Minn. school board races are competitive and more racially diverse

The majority of Minnesota school districts are holding board elections in November. And there are large numbers of people running to fill those seats, including record numbers of candidates of color.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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October 30, 2020 10:25 AM

7th District voters choosing between ag clout and President Trump

Political pundits on the national level say 7th District U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson is facing the toughest election challenge of his 30 years in Congress. His challenger, former state Sen. Michelle Fischbach, is touting her support from President Donald Trump as she tries to defeat Peterson in the increasingly red district.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 30, 2020 5:46 AM

Biden, Trump hold dueling rallies in Minnesota

Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump breezed through Minnesota, speaking to rallies capped by coronavirus restrictions before heading to their next stops. Neither is due back before Tuesday’s election.

by Mark Zdechlik and Brian Bakst

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October 30, 2020 5:00 AM

Oct. 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Daily cases top record 3K; 18 more deaths

The newest numbers come at the end of one of the worst weeks in one of the worst months for Minnesota in the pandemic. Hospitalizations, caseloads and deaths rose steeply in October and seem poised to spill into November.

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October 30, 2020 4:00 AM

Gray wolves lose federal protection; state will manage instead

The rulemaking from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service returns management of wolves to the states — which opens up the possibility of a controversial wolf hunting season in Minnesota. But Gov. Walz says he opposes the recreational hunting of wolves.

by Dan Kraker

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October 29, 2020 3:20 PM

In Trump Country, immigration takes back seat to abortion, taxes and spending in many voters’ minds

Morrison County led the state in voter turnout for Trump, with 74 percent of voters backing him in 2016. This year, many supporters are sticking with him, despite his administration’s aggressive immigration policies that have rattled immigrant workers and their employers in this farming community.

by Riham Feshir

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October 29, 2020 2:07 PM

Ballot segregation case lands before Minnesota Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court is pressing attorneys for President Donald Trump and two Republican entities about why they waited until days before the election to bring the challenge over late-arriving absentee ballots.

by Brian Bakst

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October 29, 2020 12:28 PM

Rallies in MN: Biden set for St. Paul, Trump back to Rochester airport

The Trump campaign appears to be returning to its original plan to hold an airport rally in Rochester, but not as a general admission event. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden plans a drive-in rally in St. Paul Friday afternoon.

by Catharine Richert and Brian Bakst

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