11-5-2020

Mph the ballot count continues as the nation waits for a result ?

"* but how are our votes actually counted?

I'm kimt news three's anthony monzon live breaking down the process./// plus ?

"* are you a senior feeling financial impacts of covid?

"*19?

We'll tell you abot the new meal service that's helping older adults in rochester.

The great week of weather continues as i'm tracking more sunshine and warmth in to the weekend... but then things look to change and i'll tell you what to expect./// thank you for joining us for kimt news 3 at six.

I'm katie lange.

And i'm george mallet.

First tonight ?

"* the associatd press confirming republican u?

"*s representative jim hagedorn will remain in congress having defeated democrat dan feehan in the closely contested battle.

The latest election results show hagedorn winning by a margin of about 3 percentage points.

Hagedorn claimed minnesota's first congressional district seat two years ago in his fourth attempt./// as votes continue being counted in several states as part of the presidential race... here in minnesota and iowa... we're moving into a different phase of the election.

Kimt news three's anthony monzon joins us live from the olmsted county elections office with how officials are certifying vote totals.

Anthony?

Katie... george... it may seem like the election process is done and dusted here in minnesota and in iowa... but now election officials are finalizing the numbers.

This process is called canvassing... and it entails officials in each county checking their math by ensuring the calibration of vote machines... and evaluating any ballots that may have been flagged for issues.

Once they've ensured every valid vote has been counted... these officials compile results... and formally certify the election before sending their official results to the secretary of state's office.

I spoke with cerro gordo county auditor adam wedmore today... and he says this entire process is very transparent and should give voters confidence in "iowa has a very good process, lightyears ahead of other states, and the fact that we're able to know the outcome of an election very quickly with a high degree of confidence, so the voters can rest assured that the election was fair and valid."

And wedmore also says he expects elections results for cerro gordo county to be certified next tuesday.

Live in rochester... anthony monzon... kimt news three./// thanks anthony.

Wedmore also says cerro gordo county will keep paper ballots from this election on file for at least 22 months before shredding them./// let's take a look at the latest numbers in the presidential race as we continue to wait for the final call on who will win the white house ?

"* we can see that according to the latest numbers from cbs ?

"* former vie president joe biden is leading in the electoral college count.

We're waiting on five key states to finish counting ballots ?

"* we'll keep you updated on those numbers as we get them ?

"* and as always ?

*u can find the results of all our national and local elections on kimt dot com./// let's take a live look now over downtown rochester.

It was another beautiful day with mild temps.

Kimt storm team 3 meteorologist sara knox joins us now.

Sara ?

"* will our weekend be this nice?

Tonight: mostly clear lows: mid 40s winds: w 5?

"*10 mph friday: sunny skies, breezy highs: low 70s winds: s 5?

"*25 mph friday night: few clouds lows: low 50s winds: s 10?

"*20 mph whether it's financial hardships ?

"* or maybe mental exhaustion ?

"* the pandemic continues to impact many of our family and friends... kimt news 3's samantha soto joins us live from a rochester non?

"*profit, hoping to make a positive impact on the community during these tough times.

I'm here inside 125 live's kitchen ?

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"* and it is runn program providing healthy meal services to older adults.

The non?

"*profit recieved a title three grant with southeast minnesota area agency on aging through the end of this year to provide meal services and groceries to qualified adults over the age of 65 like many others since the start of th e pandemic, operations director says many 125 live members experienced finance issues and change in living situations, leading them to be unable to care for themselves.

Not only will those be able to pick up meals at front desk with minimal contact, the organization is working with visiting angels to provide a delivery our big push is going to be healthy foods, that we can provide thru groceries, thuings that are very simple, things that don't require a lot of prep, that our members ?

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"* and the community as a whole and anyone over the age of 65 that qualifies can take them home and just be a little bit heathier."

This effort is in partnership with powers ventures.

Canadian honker will be preparing hot meals.

Live in if you or a loved one would benefit from this program, you are urged to reach out to 125 live ?

"* we have their contact information ?

"* look for this story under the news tab ?

"* at kimt dot com.

// this warm november day drew diners back outside?

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" why not?

At smoak, a popular barbeque restaurant here in the med city, patrons took advantage of the weather with patio dining.

Statewide restaurants are limited to 50 percent capacity whether inside or outside.

We caught up with some afternoon diners who were skipping work to take advantage of this awesomeness.

We kind of played hookey from work today.

Had the day off.

So we thought we'd come and experience something new you don't get this weather in november, especially in minnesota.

So i mean once you do in middle of november, you got to take advantage of it but, beautfiul day, good place to eat, so why not cindy tracy you're our favorite!

Skipping work and doing tv interviews is fantastic.

By the way the smoak patio will be open all throughout the winter with outdoor heaters.

The outside bar will remain coming up ?

"* police departmens across the nation are struggling to recruit ?

"* but not r?

"*p?

"*d.

We're talking chief jim franklin about the growth of his department./// this election brought legalization of marijuana in several states ?

"* and oregon becoming the first state to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs.

I'm kimt news three's nick kruszalnicki live with what this means for our