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Early in-person voting begins in three states, kicking off the sprint to Election Day

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities. About a dozen more states will follow by mid-October.

Walz's VP nomination keeps politics in spotlight at Minnesota State Fair

By Mary Lahammer

The Minnesota State Fair is the largest in the nation in terms of daily attendance and it has a long history of politics. It’s where Teddy Roosevelt uttered the famous phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick." Politics has…

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WATCH: Jeremiah Ellison on why uncommitted delegates requested a Palestinian American DNC speaker

By Jackie Hai

The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday denied a request by the uncommitted delegates for a Palestinian American speaker, prompting the group to hold a sit-in protest outside the convention hall.

WATCH: Walz is an 'incredible partner to women leaders,' says Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan

By Jackie Hai

"I have just watched him lead with courage and with heart, and his whole lived experience is about public service," Flanagan said in an interview with PBS News on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar says Tim Walz brings 'Midwestern common sense' to politics

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Before the Democratic National Convention holds a ceremonial vote to show its support for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the party’s vice presidential nominee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., will deliver a tribute to her governor. Amna Nawaz speaks with Klobuchar…

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Rep. Ilhan Omar, member of the progressive 'Squad' and critic of Israel, survives Democratic primary in Minnesota

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Omar is one of the progressive House members known as the "Squad." She successfully defended her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a repeat challenge from former City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday's primary.

Progressive 'Squad' member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections.

Looking back at Tim Walz's record and past statements

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

Walz’s meteoric three-week rise on the national scene stemmed after calling Trump, Vance and other Republicans in their circle "weird."…

She could become the first Native American woman governor if Tim Walz steps down. Meet Peggy Flanagan

By Jessica Kutz, The 19th

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s role as Kamala Harris’ running mate has the potential to create another barrier-breaking moment.

5 things to know about Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP pick

By Steve Karnowski, John Hanna, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House, according to people familiar with the choice.