(MNN)-Roughly 52%, or 2.3 million Wisconsinites of voting age, cast ballots compared to 1.8 million in the state’s 2023 off-year election. Turnout was driven by the high-profile Supreme Court race in which Dane County Judge Susan Crawford defeated Waukesha County Judge and former attorney general Brad Schimel. Crawford received the most votes ever for a Supreme Court candidate and Schimel received the second most. Tuesday’s turnout was more indicative of the roughly 2.7 million votes cast for governor in Wisconsin’s 2018 and 2022 midterms.
Halloween costume prices could double
(MNN)-Here's a scary thought: It's estimated costumes that typically retail for $19.99 will jump to $39.99, and simple masks once priced at $4.99 could cost $9.99 or more. The latest round of tariff hikes, which could increase rates up to 170%, is hi...
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Minnesota religious, political leaders react to death of Pope Francis
Religious and political leaders in Minnesota are reacting to the news that Pope Francis has died. He made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday — a day before his death.
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'The runners are coming': Boston Marathon helps celebrate 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War
Paul Revere rode down Boylston Street to proclaim“ the runners are coming” as the Boston Marathon helped celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
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Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trum...
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