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Voters were lined up as the polls opened in Minnesota on this Election Day. There is much at stake for this midterm election in Minnesota, including an open race for governor, two U.S. Senate seats, a hotly contested race for attorney general, several congressional races and control of the Legislature. | Voter guides in English, Hmong, Spanish and Somali | Election issues
There are dozens of competitive races across the country that will determine control of the House, Senate and governors' seats. Here are the pivotal seats that could unlock what happens. | Full coverage: Election 2018
Madison Hjermstad did not return home from school Friday afternoon and authorities are concerned for her welfare. She was last seen leaving a home in Mankato early Saturday.
U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald and the head of the FBI in Minneapolis intended to send a message of solidarity with religious leaders at a meeting Monday night.
The social media giant announced on Monday that it suspended the accounts after it was notified of suspicious activity that may be linked to foreign entities.
