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MPR NewsDemocrat Jake Johnson claims victory, but recount likely in 1st District race with Finstad
If the results hold up after a likely recount, Johnson will add another Democratic seat to the U.S. House following Tuesday’s historic blue tsunami.
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At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, Jocelyn Hagen’s ‘Creation’ — a piece that “invites audiences to reflect on the interconnectedness of life, light and love, reimagining the story of existence through a feminine lens” — will be receiving its Midwest premiere at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota.
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Behind Sleeping Jesus’ new track “Caroline” is a surprising twist: the heartbreak is imagined, but the emotion is real.