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How national politics are changing Minnesota’s 2022 school board elections

School board elections are echoing friction seen in state and federal races this season more than most, sending campaign funding and candidate numbers skyrocketing.

As RSV surges in Minnesota, journalist Jana Shortal shares her son's story

The number of children in Minnesota with respiratory syncytial virus tripled in October to the highest amount of cases here in years. We interviewed Kare 11's Jana Shortal about her son's infection. Read our full article about RSV here.

Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesota GOP legislative candidates questioned 2020 election

According to an MPR News analysis, out of 183 Republicans currently running for the Legislature, 43 have rejected or questioned President Joe Biden’s victory in 2020.

'A daunting responsibility, & one I embrace': A talk with nominated SPPD chief

Our reporter Sarah Thamer followed up with Axel Henry, newly-nominated as St. Paul Police Department chief. Here's what he has to say on gaining public trust and more.

U of M stepping up weekend police presence around Twin Cities campus

The Operation Gopher Guardian initiative follows an alert last weekend, reporting a group was shooting fireworks at people near campus. No injuries were reported.

The Craig/Kistner race is the 24th most expensive in the country

The two candidates in Minnesota's Second Congressional District have collectively raised over $10 million. Megadonors for this race include entrepreneur Peter Thiel, philanthropist Fred Eychaner and hedge fund manager Ken Griffin.

— Amy Felegy, MPR News

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