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recommended arts events from MPR News highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
Klobuchar, Minnesota’s senior U.S. senator and a former county prosecutor, jumped into the race late after and campaigned on a message of ending fraud in state government and making the state work better for its citizens.
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Amy Klobuchar's election as Minnesota governor will leave a U.S. Senate seat vacant, but who gets to appoint her replacement depends on when she resigns. Here's how the appointment process will work, who could be considered for the seat and when voters will choose a permanent successor.
Amy Klobuchar will become Minnesota’s first female governor after more than two decades in public office. Here are 10 things to know about her background, political career, campaign priorities and life outside politics.
Peggy Flanagan made history Tuesday as the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Learn more about Minnesota’s next senator, her career and policy priorities.
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Under stress from more visitors, Minnesota state park to temporarily close for improvements
Banning State Park will close most trails and day-use areas starting Nov. 9 for nearly a year as officials make improvements to accommodate a growing number of visitors. Annual visits have tripled since 2020.
💔 ‘It left me in shock’: St. Cloud immigrant speaks about trauma after ICE re-arrest
A St. Cloud man whose arrest was ruled illegal by a federal judge was re-arrested by ICE just minutes after being ordered released. Yader Cortez describes the emotional trauma of being detained again and the toll it took on his family.
🗳️ Ellison wins tough test in closely watched race for Minnesota attorney general
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison won a third term, defeating Republican challenger Ron Schutz. Ellison overcame a closely watched campaign focused on state government fraud and his legal challenges to the Trump administration.
🏗️ Data center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns
Backlash over proposed data centers helped unseat incumbents in several Minnesota communities. Candidates opposing the projects won mayoral and city council races, with residents raising concerns about transparency, energy use and local impacts.
👩⚖️ Women who ran for Minnesota governor celebrate Klobuchar’s election
Minnesota elected its first female governor in Amy Klobuchar Tuesday. The historic “first” comes after a long line of other female politicians who have tried to break the highest glass ceiling in Minnesota and failed. MPR News spoke to a few of them.
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Democrat Jake Johnson claims victory, but recount likely in 1st District race with Finstad
Jake Johnson has declared victory over Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. Johnson holds a narrow lead in unofficial results, but the race is likely headed for a recount.
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a historian and political scientist about the 2026 midterm election results, what they mean for Minnesota and the country, and what comes next after voters elected a new governor, U.S. senator and state Legislature.
👧 'Girlhood Summit' creates space for youth to build community and skills
About 200 middle and high school-aged girls and gender-expansive youth from across Minnesota will gather Saturday for the third annual Girlhood Summit. The event offers workshops on personal finance, stress management and turning ideas into action, while creating space for young people to build community.
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