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October 23, 2020 12:17 PM

Nearly 1.2 million Minnesotans have already voted

Early voting continued on a record pace over the past week in Minnesota and more ballots are likely to be cast before Nov. 3.

by David H. Montgomery

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October 23, 2020 10:29 AM

Appeals court rules 2nd District race should proceed

A three-judge panel declined to place a stay on voters from deciding the race between Democratic Rep. Angie Craig and Republican Tyler Kistner in November. The litigation arises from the death of a third-party candidate.

by Brian Bakst

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October 23, 2020 10:00 AM

Feds charge alleged 'Boogaloo Bois' member with rioting in Floyd protests

A federal criminal complaint alleges Ivan Harrison Hunter, 26, of Boerne, Texas, was identified as the person in a May 28 video shooting 13 rounds from an “AK-47 style semiautomatic rifle” into the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct building after it was overrun.

by Riham Feshir and Matt Sepic

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October 23, 2020 8:00 AM

Tribal leaders urge caution as COVID-19 cases surge

In the past month, the number of COVID-19 cases among Native Americans in Minnesota has grown by 75 percent. As a result, tribal leaders across Minnesota are pleading with community members to take precautions to slow the spread of the virus.

by Dan Kraker

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October 23, 2020 5:00 AM

Oct. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: 13 more deaths, record hospitalizations

The newest numbers come at the end of a week where Minnesota’s COVID-19 data continued to head in the wrong direction. “There is more disease out there, and not just because we’re doing more testing,” Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm told reporters Friday.

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October 23, 2020 4:00 AM

Judge’s ruling paves the way for Floyd case to proceed

While Thursday’s headlines focused on the dropping of a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, some legal experts say the bigger takeaway from the 107-page ruling is that the trial against all four officers can move forward.

by Jon Collins

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October 23, 2020 4:00 AM

Despite pullbacks, Trump team says Minnesota still in its sights

President Donald Trump has been saying for years he wants to win Minnesota, but with just over a week to go until Election Day, it appears he is walking back that goal. Until Friday, that is, when the campaign said it would increase ad spending and put a new focus on the state in the closing days of the race.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 22, 2020 12:04 PM

Charges filed against truck driver who plowed through I-35W crowd

The truck driver who plowed through a crowd of protesters in May is now facing criminal charges of threats of violence and criminal vehicular operation.

by Riham Feshir

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October 22, 2020 5:17 AM

Hotel stays help dozens experiencing homelessness find more permanent homes

Hennepin County moved people, especially those most vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19, from shelters into private rooms in five hotels. The plan was to reduce crowding and protect people most at risk. There was another benefit: 56 people have moved into permanent housing since the start of the hotel efforts.

by Faye Williams

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October 22, 2020 5:00 AM

Oct. 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths jump again; hospitalizations climbing

Minnesota’s COVID-19 death toll continues to climb steeply. The Health Department on Thursday reported 20 more deaths atop 35 deaths the prior day, the largest two-day rise since late May.

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