Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Today is election day, and there are several races in Minnesota that will affect the future of the state. Republican Lisa Demuth faces Democrat Amy Klobuchar in the Governor’s race. The winner will succeed Governor Tim Walz and become the state’s first female governor. Republican Michele Tafoya and Democrat Peggy Flanagan are running against each other in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race. The winner will replace retiring U.S. Senator Tina Smith. There are also several congressional races, that includes the 7th Congressional District race between Republican Incumbent Michelle Fischbach and Democrat Erik Osberg. All polling places across the state will be open from 7am to 8pm today, and you can find your local polling place on the Minnesota Secretary of State Website.











