A look at the Minnesota legislative races that have been flooded with spending, in six charts
The data offers a look at the state of the races that are likely to determine control of the Legislature, particularly the state Senate.
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The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota sees record highs for new cases, hospitalizations
The number of positive cases is up 2,867 from Wednesday’s count — a new single-day record — and is based on 27,769 new tests.
COVID ended City Pages — and the era of alt-weeklies in the Twin Cities
The Star Tribune announced that the paper, founded in 1979, would cease operations immediately, putting about 30 staffers out of work and leaving the metro without its most prominent alt-weekly voice.
‘Don’t get Gaggled’: Minneapolis School District spends big on student surveillance tool
Gaggle is used in hundreds of districts across the U.S., relying on artificial intelligence and a team of moderators to scan billions of student emails, chat messages and files each year in search of references to sex, drugs and violence.
Guthrie, Minnesota Orchestra add to programming; Park Square presents Halloween shows
ALSO: Theater Mu presents virtual “China Doll” and Mu-tini Hour; National Lutheran Choir’s online “All Saints” program; and more.
Why a race in southern Minnesota is so key to the GOP’s hopes of retaining the state Senate
The state Senate district that includes Austin and Albert Lea is one of few in Greater Minnesota that Republicans don’t control.
There’s a lot of money being spent on Minnesota Legislative races. Here’s who’s spending it — and where it’s going
The most recent reports show money raised and spent between September 15 and Oct. 19.
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