The preliminary investigation into what happened to 20 ballots unaccounted for in the closest state House race in Minnesota concluded that they were likely thrown away and won't be recovered, the Scott County attorney said Wednesday.

Tim Walz has accepted the symbolic presentation of a turkey as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor following the Harris-Walz ticket’s defeat in the presidential election.

Two races being recounted in the Minnesota House have members of the Democratic Farm Labor Party, the state’s Democratic Party, on track to win the races. Incumbent DFL Reps. Dan Wolgamott and Brad Tabke will continue to serve Minnesota House districts 14B and 54A,

The preliminary investigation into what happened to 20 ballots unaccounted for in the closest state House race in Minnesota concluded that they were likely thrown away and won't be recovered, the Scott County attorney said Wednesday.

The ceremony in the governor's reception room was the first time Walz had met with reporters at the state Capitol since last summer.

Rep. Wolgamott's opponent Sue Ek had requested the recount after absentee ballots failed to upload on election night.

Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar said in the Wednesday, Nov. 27, press release that while the county’s preliminary investigation into the 21 missing ballots is ongoing, the discrepancy is “likely to be the result of human error” that occurred during the counting of early absentee ballots at the City of Shakopee between Oct.17-18.

Wikstrom alleges Democrat Curtis Johnson lives in Little Canada and then leased an apartment in the district in the spring but never actually lived there.

President-elect Donald Trump’s threat on Monday to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico when he returns to the White House in January captured the attention of world leaders and prompted warnings from economists that his plans would raise prices for consumers.

Officials in two counties revisited results in close House races on Monday after experiencing vote reporting issues after Election Day.

For as long as almost anyone could remember, this working-class county just southwest of Duluth was a Democratic stronghold. Voters in Carlton County, home to the Fond du Lac Reservation and picturesque Jay Cooke State Park,