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Evers, Wisconsin Health Officials Say State in ‘Crisis’

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers urged people throughout Wisconsin on Tuesday to “get on the same team” by taking steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, with cases statewide at their highest numbers since the pandemic started. “We…

8th District Candidates Hold Virtual Debate

HIBBING, Minn. - One of the other high profile political races in the Northland involves the Congressional seat in the 8th District. On Monday, incumbent Republican Pete Stauber and Democratic challenger…

Boat Parade for Trump in Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn.-- In the lead up to this year's presidential election, boat parades have been going on across the country to show their support for President Trump's reelection campaign. And today, Trump supporters filled…

2020 Watch: How Much Do Debates Matter This Year?

NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign: Days to the general election: 36 Days to first debate: 1 The race is tightening in some states, but Joe…

Trump to Choose Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

(CNN) - President Donald Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett to be the new Supreme Court justice, according to multiple senior Republican sources with knowledge of the process. In conversations with some senior Republican allies on the Hill, the White House is…

Minnesota Governor Activates National Guard for Pence Visit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s governor has called in the National Guard to help provide security and keep the peace as Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump visit the Twin Cities. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said 100 Guard soldiers were…

Judge Punts on Voting Case Over Wisconsin Student Ids

MADISON (AP) -- A federal judge said Wednesday he won't rule before the election on a lawsuit that challenged a state law requiring college student IDs to have an expiration date in order for them to be used for voter…

Wisconsin Legislature Appeals Absentee Ballot Ruling

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has appealed a federal court ruling that allows for absentee ballots to be counted up to six days after the Nov. 3 presidential election in the battleground state. The appeal filed Wednesday…