Star Tribune’s Tim Harlow reports Minnesota and Wisconsin are neck and neck for the highest voter turnout during the 2024 election . “More than 3,272,000 Minnesotans cast ballots on Nov. 5 or during the early and absentee voting period, or 76.3% of eligible voters, Simon said.”

Also in election news: Northern News Now reports nearly two weeks after the election Republican Eric Hovde has finally conceded defeat against Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin . Hovde said he will not seek a recount.

Sahan Journal’s Andrew Hazzard reports on the safeguards in place to prevent the Trump administration from using Minnesota’s Driver’s License for All data to deport undocumented immigrants.

Bring Me the News reports the Dallas Wings are likely to draft Minnesotan Paige Bueckers next spring after winning the WNBA Draft Lottery Sunday.

Via Fox9 : “A former 3 M scientist and self-proclaimed ‘watchdog’ said during a recorded deposition that he ‘agonized’ over his decision to quit his job after his efforts to make the company aware of the dangers associated with PFAS chemicals were met with ‘roadblocks , delays and indecision.'”

KARE reports a Connecticut couple that was arrested in Ramsey County may be tied to a nationwide crime spree targeting Lululemon stores. “According to a criminal complaint, the pair allegedly stole nearly $5,000 worth of items from a Lululemon store in Roseville on Nov. 13. One day later, the couple was found at another Lululemon store in Woodbury, where they were arrested.”

Via Star Tribune : “Minneapolis’ THC-focused restaurant Hi Flora! has announced it will close in early December, citing financial struggles following a $7,500 fine from the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) over a variety of alleged violations.”

Racket has a guide to all the cool garage art in south Minneapolis.

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