On Tuesday Nov. 3, MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke to two historians about how 2020 will be remembered and how it compares to other tumultuous years in American history. Don’t miss this listen
Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump handily in Minnesota, largely because of a huge advantage in Hennepin County. Here’s why the DFL win at the top of the ticket didn’t filter down to legislative races. - Minnesota results Biden wins; GOP retains state Senate control
The judge presiding over the cases of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in Floyd’s killing denied defense attorneys’ request to move the trial. The judge also joined the trials of the four officers, outlined a plan for keeping jurors anonymous and partially sequestered during the trial and announced that he will allow the trial to be livestreamed — a rarity for Minnesota. - Oct. 22 Judge keeps 1 murder charge against Chauvin, drops another - 3rd-degree murder charge dropped Judge’s ruling paves the way for Floyd case to proceed
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon in a post-election update Wednesday said 2020 saw at least a 78.1 percent turnout, based on 3,216,814 votes among 4,118,462 people believed to be eligible to vote. - What democracy looks like Election Day across Minnesota - 6 takeaways From election night - Trump seeks to stop voting But only counting remains - News organizations rebuke Trump On election results claim - Live coverage 2020 election updates and results - When will we know the winner? Time frames for key states
The fate of the United States presidency hung in the balance Wednesday as President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden battled for three familiar battleground states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — that could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House. - 6 takeaways From election night - Live coverage 2020 election updates and results - Minnesota and around the region Live coverage and results
Voters went to the polls on Tuesday to write the conclusion to an extraordinary presidential campaign, amid a pandemic and after a record 100 million people had already cast early votes. In a special, two-hour show on Wednesday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Kerri Miller will talk with political scientists and listeners about the historic election, the latest results and where things go from here. MPR News Election Results
On Tuesday, thousands of voters took to polling places across Minnesota. All day long, MPR News reporters talked to people around the state. Discover their stories. - Minnesota kids answer What would you do if you were president of the U.S.? - A future of acceptance Minnesotans share their hopes - Peace, conservation, compassion Minnesotans share their hopes for the future
Get the latest LIVE coverage on local races and Election Day news in Minnesota and neighboring states from MPR News. - Behind the MN numbers What election 2016 says about 2020 - Minnesota kids answer What would you do if you were president of the U.S.? - Peace, conservation, compassion Minnesotans share their hopes for the future - A future of acceptance Minnesotans share their hopes - Voter guides Where the candidates stand on the issues - Electionland Help MPR News, ProPublica track election problems - 'We don't speculate' How AP counts votes and calls races
All Election Day long, MPR News reporters talk with people around the state — people who are voting, people who have already voted, people who are working the polls and people who are opting out this year, whether by choice or by circumstance. Discover their stories
Voting in person on Election Day? Here’s what you should be ready for when you head to your polling place.