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Klobuchar will win another term in the Senate.

Senator Amy Klobuchar expected to win Senate race

by Rachel Hoppe
Published November 5, 2024

Incumbent Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is projected to win her seat against former NBA player and Republican challenger Royce White, according to The Associated Press (AP).As of 10:45 p.m., Klobuchar...

Ilhan Omar being interviewed in her office on February 23, 2024.

Rep. Ilhan Omar to Keep 5th District Seat

by Casey Marble
Published November 5, 2024

Rep. Ilhan Omar is projected to win Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. The race was clear cut with Omar having about 76.4% of the vote compared to her Republican...

A supporter at the Minnesota GOP election night watch party on Tuesday.

Minnesota Democrats and Republicans remain optimistic

Minnesota Democratic and Republican supporters at their respective watch parties are mostly hopeful, with some concern about the potential election results. Some supporters have switched party support...

The train began its first trip to Chicago on May 21.

The Borealis train reaches 100,000 riders in six months

by Ainsley Brown
Published November 5, 2024

The Borealis passenger train from St. Paul to Chicago surpassed 100,000 riders in October after premiering in May.Amtrak and state transportation officials from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois celebrated...

Trump wins, election coverage

Trump wins, election coverage

The presidency, Congress, Minnesota Legislature and more are up for grabs on the general election Tuesday.The Minnesota Daily will provide live updates to this story as results come. Polls closed in...

Minneapolis has a leash law for dogs, which requires all dogs in public must be leashed, to help prevent bites.

Dog and cat bites up 30% in Minneapolis in 2024

by Katrina Bailey
Published November 5, 2024

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control Director Tony Schendel said the city is projecting a 30% increase in bites in 2024 compared to this time last year. That averages to more than 600 bites in 2024 compared...

From local organizations to students, Minnesotans weigh in on what is bringsing them to the polls.

Abortion, gun control and more will decide how Minnesotans vote

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 4, 2024

With the upcoming Nov. 5 general election, how Minnesotans land on issues like gun violence, the war in Gaza, abortion and civil rights will make or break campaigns.Current Vice President Kamala Harris...

The Lead and Healthy Homes team offers free lead testing for children in Minneapolis communities in the Leadie Eddie van (seen above). Courtesy of Jason Chavez.

City seeking end to childhood lead poisoning

by Katrina Bailey
Published November 3, 2024

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is planning an over $1 million investment in his 2025 budget to make Minneapolis the first city in the country to eliminate childhood lead poisoning.Minneapolis reported...

Jacob Frey is the 48th mayor of Minneapolis. Courtesy of Parker Johnson.

Mayor Frey says he will run for reelection

by Katrina Bailey
Published November 3, 2024

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said on Thursday he will run for reelection on WCCO’s radio podcast with Jason DeRusha.DeRusha said he asked Emily Koski, who was on his show Monday, if she wanted to...

Snowfall on Halloween, 2024.

A look back on the 1991 Halloween blizzard

by Ainsley Brown
Published November 1, 2024

Like some years before, Halloween 2024 had snowfall. However, one Halloween stands out among the rest — Halloween 1991.At the time, the “megastorm,” as dubbed by a 1991 Minnesota Department of...

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