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Updated 19 minutes agoElection Day turnout high, Minnesota officials say, with smooth sailing so far
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![Chief Natalie Hudson with husband Reverend Willie Hudson and Wilhelmina Marie Wright a her side, celebrates her new role as the leader of the Minnesota Supreme Court at the History Center in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. This is the public ceremony for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Chief Natalie Hudson and new associate Karl Procaccini have already been sworn in and are hearing cases.] RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII • richard.tsong-taatarii @startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/T4ENUAKHN3OLUK27M4TAJ62UBM.jpg?&w=80&ar=1:1&fit=crop)
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