Minneapolis Votes To Throw Out Liquor License Restriction
The charter in question only allows restaurants within a 7-acre area of commercial businesses to serve hard alcohol.
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The charter in question only allows restaurants within a 7-acre area of commercial businesses to serve hard alcohol.
Steve Simon will keep his title as Secretary of State after defeating Republican John Howe, according to projections from The Associated Press.
Julie Blaha has won the race for Minnesota's state auditor, fending off Pam Myhra, according to projections from the Associated Press.
Democrat Collin Peterson has won the race for the U.S. House, Minnesota District 7, an area that covers most of western Minnesota.
During the campaign for her Senate seat, money poured into the race, as Democrats saw an opportunity to take a seat in a deep-red district.
Fletcher, 63, is the current mayor of Vadnais Heights, but chose not to seek re-election so he could run for Ramsey County Sheriff.
The victory came following a bitter campaign, one that was so polarized that the state's largest newspaper opted not to endorse either candidate, citing concerns that both were "too partisan" to hold the office.
Minnesota House Speaker Daudt conceded Republicans will lose control of state House as Democrats swept the suburbs.
In a rematch between Democrat Angie Craig and Republican Jason Lewis, Craig secured the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Pete Stauber held off Joe Radinovich to take Minnesota's 8th Congressional District.
Democrats have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In one of the more hotly-contested races to receive national attention, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith has defeated Republican Karin Housley to retain that seat in the U.S. Senate, as called by CBS News.
Authorities say a man was arrested Tuesday night during an incident at the Republican election party in Bloomington.
Democrat Tim Walz has been declared the winner of the Minnesota Governor's race.
Meanwhile, Democrats are gaining ground in their fight for control of the House, picking up key seats in Florida, Pennsylvania and Minnesota.
