### Minnesota: Historic Firsts, Political Shifts, and Weather Updates

In the past 24 hours, Minnesota has witnessed several significant developments that mark historic milestones, political changes, and weather forecasts.

## Historic Firsts

Minnesota has made history in its recent elections. For the first time, women will hold a majority of the seats in Minnesota’s congressional delegation. This includes Rep. Angie Craig (2nd District), Rep.-elect Kelly Morrison (3rd District), Rep. Betty McCollum (4th District), Rep. Ilhan Omar (5th District), and Rep. Michelle Fischbach (7th District).

In another historic achievement, Randy Schubring has been elected as Rochester’s first openly-LGBTQ+ city council president. Schubring, who currently serves as the chair of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, won the election with over 51% of the vote. His campaign focused on improving access to affordable housing and broadening the local economy.

## Missed Opportunities

Despite these achievements, there were some missed opportunities for historic firsts. Abdi Daisane, a small business owner and DFL candidate, could have been the first East African to serve in the state House 14A seat representing St. Cloud, but he lost the race to Republican incumbent Rep. Bernie Perryman by 13 points.

Additionally, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan missed the chance to become the nation’s first Indigenous woman to serve as a governor. This opportunity arose because if Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz had won the presidential election, Flanagan would have been next in line to take Walz’s place. However, with President Trump securing his second term, this historic opportunity was not realized.

## Political Shifts

The Democratic trifecta in Minnesota, where Democrats controlled the governor's office and both chambers of the legislature, has come to an end following the recent elections. This change in political landscape may lead to shifts in policy and legislative priorities.

## Weather Outlook

For the next 24 hours, Minnesotans can expect a foggy start to Thursday, particularly in low-lying areas, but the fog is expected to clear after sunrise. The rest of the work week is forecasted to be dry, with temperatures rising to the mid to upper 50s by Friday. However, showers are expected to return over the weekend, with light rain totals predicted to be around a quarter to half an inch. Conditions should dry out again after the weekend, with another round of rain possible by midweek next week.

In summary, Minnesota has celebrated historic firsts in its congressional delegation and local leadership, while also experiencing some missed opportunities for further milestones. As the state adjusts to new political dynamics, residents should be prepared for changing weather conditions in the coming days.