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Control of state House could hinge on a sleepy district outside Duluth
Control of the Minnesota House of Representatives could come down to one race in a district outside Duluth, where first-term Republican Natalie Zeleznikar is being challenged by Democratic retired judge Mark Munger.
Prepared to sit out election over war abroad, a young Minnesota voter finds her way back into the fold
As the Democratic presidential ticket changed, a young voter came around to supporting it despite her frustrations with U.S. policy toward war in the Middle East.
Minnesota’s ‘uncommitted’ voters go into election unsatisfied over lack of cease-fire, conflicted over Harris
Minnesota sent the most “uncommitted” delegates to the Democratic National Convention in protest of President Joe Biden’s stance toward Israeli’s military actions in Gaza. Now, with current Vice President Kamala Harris atop the ticket but tied to the prior administration’s policies, those voters face hard choices at the ballot box.
Minnesota Lynx ‘dynasty’ talk grows among fans excited about a WNBA final
As the Lynx begin their best-of-five series with the New York Liberty on Thursday, fans say they’re excited about the possibility of another championship and what they hope will be a winning team for the long run.
Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit
Minnesota artists recommend a play centered on a wily witch. Also Lanesboro’s Commonweal Theatre produces the Pulitzer-winning play, “Doubt.”
Facing Hurricane Milton: Floridians and Minnesotans share stories of escape and resilience
As Hurricane Milton targets Florida, Minnesotans step up with relief efforts while others face the challenges of evacuation and honestly assessing home safety.