Election Coverage from MPR

Black churches celebrate Obama win

Over the weekend, black churches across the Twin Cities celebrated last week's historic election of Barack Obama as the nation's first African-American president. (11/09/2008)

Obama puts hope on hold in days of transition

In two appearances since he was elected, Obama has emphasized the monumental challenges the country faces and warned against expectations that he will bring a quick fix. The change he promised on the campaign trail will come, he told an eager nation, but it will take some time. (11/09/2008)

Coleman takes recount to court

The Coleman campaign on Saturday asked a Ramsey County District Court judge to block the inclusion of 32 just-discovered absentee ballots in the vote total in Minneapolis. Elections officials there apprarently told the Coleman campaign of the discovery late Friday night. (11/08/2008)

Minnesota's election system in the spotlight

Minnesota has a reputation for clean and transparent elections. That reputation is about to be put to the test in a way the nation hasn't seen since the presidential recount in Florida in 2000. (11/07/2008)

Obama's economic plans may significantly affect Minn. companies

The election of Barack Obama is likely to have broad effects on Minnesota businesses. But three major Minnesota employers appear likely to be particularly affected, specifically Target, Best Buy and UnitedHealth Group. (11/07/2008)

Coleman campaign questions big Franken gains

Sen. Norm Coleman's campaign is using the state's open records law to ask state and all 87 counties for access to voting data and other records. (11/07/2008)

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