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You asked: How do I learn about attorney, judge and school board races?

You asked: How do I learn about attorney, judge and school board races?

Several MPR News readers have asked how to find more information on smaller races such as those for county attorney, judge or school board. Here are some resources that might help.
by Robyn Katona

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Election Day is nigh, as campaigns wind down to the final hours

Election Day is nigh, as campaigns wind down to the final hours, with some potentially historic shifts in the balance for Minnesota. Also, some drought relief may be on the way. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Could crime prevention begin with addressing childhood trauma? An expert weighs in

Policing and crime are hot issues for most politicians running for office this fall. That conversation is mostly about how we treat people after they have committed a crime.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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'Blood moon' expected Tuesday morning: When to see it in Minnesota

'Blood moon' expected Tuesday morning: When to see it in Minnesota

If you’re staying up really late Monday, or getting up really early Tuesday, don’t forget to look up. An eerie red ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse is expected, and it might be a while before we’ll get to see one like it again.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Conservative groups may be training Minnesota poll workers to gather data, potentially break the law

Conservative groups may be training Minnesota poll workers to gather data, potentially break the law

Election judges are the temporary employees who process voter registrations, hand out ballots and report vote totals at the end of the night. But some are planning to do more than that.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Hello Election Day, goodbye attack ads

Hello Election Day, goodbye attack ads

Whether your candidate wins or loses on Tuesday, at least all the ads will stop. For a while, that is.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Blood moon total lunar eclipse hits early Tuesday

Blood moon total lunar eclipse hits early Tuesday

Tuesday’s total lunar eclipse will be the last one visible in Minnesota until March 2025.
by Paul Huttner

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Tell MPR News about your experience voting on Election Day

Tell MPR News about your experience voting on Election Day

Did you have to wait in a long line? Did you see any behavior you thought may be voter intimidation? Were you turned away from voting? Or, was it smooth sailing? Were you helped by an election judge or volunteer you want to commend?
by Kaila White

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City park funding on the ballot in Duluth, St. Cloud this year

City park funding on the ballot in Duluth, St. Cloud this year

Voters in Duluth and St. Cloud are voting on park funding this election in addition to choosing political candidates, as cities in Minnesota and across the country increasingly turn to voters to help pay for parks.
by Dan Kraker

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Midweek soaker? Waves of rain, snow forecast Tuesday into Friday

Midweek soaker? Waves of rain, snow forecast Tuesday into Friday

Expect partly cloudy skies, lighter winds and highs in the 30s and 40s on Monday. Showers develop Tuesday afternoon in western Minnesota and spread east overnight into Wednesday. We’ll have waves of rain into Thursday with snow developing in the northwest.
by Sven Sundgaard

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The U.N. chief tells the climate summit: Cooperate or perish

The U.N. chief tells the climate summit: Cooperate or perish

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning that the world is "on a highway to climate hell" and urged the two biggest polluting countries, China and the United States, to work together to avert it.
by The Associated Press

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Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters

Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters

A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.
by Melissa Chan

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Seasonable Monday; stormy week develops

Seasonable Monday; stormy week develops

Monday will bring near normal temperatures mainly in the 40s south, 30s north with much lighter winds today and partly cloudy skies. A stormy pattern develops with showers Tuesday into Thursday turning to snow Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Doorsteps, phone calls, tours: Campaigns make crunchtime appeals

With more than a half-million ballots already cast in Minnesota, the midterm election campaign concludes with a flurry of voter-mobilization activity. Several big races are primed for tight finishes. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings come back and beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 for their sixth consecutive victory. Cousins led multiple fourth-quarter scoring drives after the Vikings fell behind 17-7.
by The Associated Press

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Native child welfare law faces major Supreme Court challenge

Native child welfare law faces major Supreme Court challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday on the most significant challenge to a law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children. The outcome could undercut the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act.
by The Associated Press

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Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.
by Allison Aubrey

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Be patient: This election is probably going to go on a while

Be patient: This election is probably going to go on a while

Election Day is Tuesday, but expect this election to go on a while. Close races, rules changes and a conspiratorial environment all may lead to delays.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Doorsteps, phone calls, tours: Campaigns make crunchtime appeals

Doorsteps, phone calls, tours: Campaigns make crunchtime appeals

With more than a half-million ballots already cast, the midterm election campaign concludes with a flurry of voter-mobilization activity. Several big races are primed for tight finishes. 
by Brian Bakst

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Elon Musk threatens to boot Twitter account impersonators

Elon Musk threatens to boot Twitter account impersonators

Twitter's new owner warned of suspending accounts after some celebrities tweeted as 'Elon Musk' in reaction to the billionaire's decision to offer verified accounts for a fee.
by The Associated Press

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