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Minnesota election spending: Why close races draw millions

Katherine Langford
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Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

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Editor-in-Chief · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM · 1 min read
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Minnesota election spending: Why close races draw millions — Owatonna Community news

Minnesota voters are getting hit with campaign ads almost everywhere as spending pushes toward a state record.

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