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Sen. Klobuchar’s reelection semi-soured by Trump presidential win

Sen. Klobuchar’s reelection semi-soured by Trump presidential win

Klobuchar told MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning that her victory was somewhat soured by President-elect Donald Trump’s win and some of her chambermates failing to win their own reelection bids.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Alanna Elder

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A deadlocked Minnesota House? We’ve been here before

A deadlocked Minnesota House? We’ve been here before

The Minnesota House of Representatives appears headed for a tie — with Republicans and Democrats in a 67-67 split, if current election results hold. The state has seen this situation play out before.
by Dana Ferguson, Ellie Roth and Tom Scheck

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Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations

Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations

Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants. Here's how that could impact the economy.
by Scott Horsley

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Minnesota native Tim Sheehy defeats 3-term incumbent to flip Montana U.S. Senate seat red

Minnesota native Tim Sheehy defeats 3-term incumbent to flip Montana U.S. Senate seat red

Republican Tim Sheehy has defeated three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The victory by the former U.S. Navy SEAL bolsters the GOP’s new Senate majority.
by The Associated Press

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Voters overwhelmingly back Minnesota lottery spending on environmental projects for another 25 years

Voters overwhelmingly back Minnesota lottery spending on environmental projects for another 25 years

More than 77 percent of voters backed a constitutional amendment that continues to funnel tens of millions of dollars of Minnesota’s lottery proceeds into environmental research and natural resource protection efforts for another 25 years.
by Dan Kraker

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