Minnesota election officials have accepted almost 920,000 absentee ballots ahead of Election Day.

The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday passed a resolution supporting the closure of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center trash incinerator by the end of 2027.

And today marks the start of National Native American Heritage Month which celebrates Native history, culture and the contributions of Native communities.

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