Minnesota reported its <a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/08/12/minnesota-primary-votes-topped-11m-tuesday-a-new-state-record" class="default">highest ever number of ballots</a> cast in a primary, according to unofficial numbers. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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