The Democratic incumbent in a Shakopee-area legislative race is the likely winner after a recount Thursday. Rep. Brad Tabke led his Republican challenger, Aaron Paul, by 15 votes.

And after three days of testimony, a federal human smuggling trial is drawing to a close in Fergus Falls. The jury will receive final instructions before beginning deliberations Friday.

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Tabke wins Shakopee-area legislative race after recount, House control still unknown

Closing arguments delivered in federal human smuggling case

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