MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrat Tim Walz sought a second term as Minnesota’s governor Tuesday against Republican Scott Jensen, a family physician who first grabbed attention with his vaccine skepticism before hammering Walz on economic and crime issues during the fall campaign.
St. Thomas students and community members vote in midterm election
The University of St. Thomas’ McNeely Hall is a polling place for students and community members. Voters in Minnesota are considering candidates for governor and all statewide executive offices. Rori West and Derek Badger have the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: Who’s on the ballot in Minnesota?
Designers Mackenna Meyers and Alex Lorah recap who’s on the ballot in Minnesota as Election Day draws near.
AP: Minnesota to close bars, restaurants, gyms for 4 weeks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, close gyms and fitness centers, and put organized indoor youth sports on hold for four weeks.
News in :90 – Nov. 8, 2019
House Democrats released new transcripts of Trump officials’ testimony Friday, Governor Tim Walz wants to lower carbon emissions from Minnesota’s transportation sector, and St. Thomas students gathered in the CreateSpace last Wednesday in celebration of the Day of the Dead. Studio Producer Kate Nechanicky has today’s News in :90.
Rep. Walz elected governor
Democrat Tim Walz has been elected Minnesota governor, defeating two-time Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson.
Republicans fall short in Minnesota
Republican candidates Mike McFadden and Jeff Johnson couldn’t turn the tide against incumbent Democrats Sen. Al Franken and Gov. Mark Dayton.
Franken, Dayton re-elected in midterms
Sen. Al Franken defeated his Republican opponent Mike McFadden, and Gov. Mark Dayton beat Republican Jeff Johnson in a five-candidate race.
Midterm election results in student precincts
Be sure to check TommieMedia for continuous governor, Senate and House results from Ward 4, Precincts 6 and 7, where many St. Thomas students vote.