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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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Elections official says Hennepin glitch was in reporting, not vote count
State Republican Party officials announced Wednesday they intend to 'overturn every stone' in search of votes in a likely recount of the gubernatorial race, and that quest may lead them to take a hard look at Hennepin County.3:50 p.m.
First Somali-American elected to public office in Minn.
Hussein Samatar fled the civil war of his East African homeland nearly two decades ago, with basic survival as his only concern. Last night, the nonprofit leader won a seat on the Minneapolis school board.3:54 p.m.
Results mixed for levies in Minn. school districts
Results were mixed for school districts at the polls Tuesday when 77 districts were seeking operating funds that would have raised property taxes in most cases to help fund day-to-day operations.4:19 p.m.
Minn's John Kline will lead GOP efforts to undo health care reform
The Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives means Minnesota U.S. Rep. John Kline will hold a key position in efforts to dismantle the federal health reform law.4:23 p.m.
Recount may be inevitable, election officials say
With Democrat Mark Dayton leading Republican Tom Emmer by only 8,855 votes, a recount of the gubernatorial election could start start as soon as Nov 29. Above, scenes from the 2008 Franken-Coleman recount.4:50 p.m.
Oberstar says the people have spoken, bids goodbye
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar began to reflect on his 36 years in Congress on Wednesday, telling his staff and reporters during an emotional news conference that he had no regrets.4:54 p.m.
MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik on the race for governor
Mark Zdechlik helps explain how the Dayton and Emmer campaigns are positioning themselves at this point.5:20 p.m.
Republicans sweep into power in Minn. House, Senate
For the first time in nearly 40 years, Republicans will control both chambers of the Minnesota legislature. GOP candidates won dozens of legislative seats in Tuesday's election. Thirty-four incumbents were defeated, all Democrats.5:24 p.m.
Elections official says Hennepin glitch was in reporting, not vote count
State Republican Party officials announced Wednesday they intend to 'overturn every stone' in search of votes in a likely recount of the gubernatorial race, and that quest may lead them to take a hard look at Hennepin County.5:50 p.m.
First Somali-American elected to public office in Minn.
Hussein Samatar fled the civil war of his East African homeland nearly two decades ago, with basic survival as his only concern. Last night, the nonprofit leader won a seat on the Minneapolis school board.5:54 p.m.
Recount may be inevitable, election officials say
With Democrat Mark Dayton leading Republican Tom Emmer by only 8,855 votes, a recount of the gubernatorial election could start start as soon as Nov 29. Above, scenes from the 2008 Franken-Coleman recount.6:31 p.m.
Republicans sweep into power in Minn. House, Senate
For the first time in nearly 40 years, Republicans will control both chambers of the Minnesota legislature. GOP candidates won dozens of legislative seats in Tuesday's election. Thirty-four incumbents were defeated, all Democrats.6:35 p.m.
Minn's John Kline will lead GOP efforts to undo health care reform
The Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives means Minnesota U.S. Rep. John Kline will hold a key position in efforts to dismantle the federal health reform law.6:40 p.m.
Oberstar says the people have spoken, bids goodbye
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar began to reflect on his 36 years in Congress on Wednesday, telling his staff and reporters during an emotional news conference that he had no regrets.6:44 p.m.
MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik on the race for governor
Mark Zdechlik helps explain how the Dayton and Emmer campaigns are positioning themselves at this point.6:49 p.m.
Results mixed for levies in Minn. school districts
Results were mixed for school districts at the polls Tuesday when 77 districts were seeking operating funds that would have raised property taxes in most cases to help fund day-to-day operations.6:54 p.m.

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