All 201 seats in the Minnesota Legislature are up for election Tuesday
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Here’s a quick look at news across the state this Monday morning.
All 201 seats in the Minnesota Legislature are up for election Tuesday
Republicans, Democrats and third-party candidates are making their final pitches to voters, doing last-minute door-knocking and trying to rally voters to cast their ballots.
It’s a final press in an exhausting, months-long campaign.
Most polling places open at 7 a.m. Tuesday. All stay open until 8 p.m.
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Olmsted County launches new mental health program
The program could supplement clinical treatment approaches in the Rochester area. The “clubhouse” model is not another treatment center. Instead, it’s a space for people navigating mental illness to build social connections and build relationships.
The model has proven successful in the Twin Cities. Olmsted County will be the first accredited clubhouse site in greater Minnesota.
Generative AI could have severe impacts on student learning, new U of M report warns
Pani Kendeou, a lead author of the report, said allowing students to use AI before they’ve developed certain critical thinking, writing, memory and other learning skills could be harmful.
Experts surveyed in the study say allowing elementary school students to use AI could be more harmful than introducing the technology to older students.
14-year-old Minnesotan faces next phase on the TV show “The Voice”
On last week’s episode, Brooklyn Marie of Alexandria performed the song “Titanium” as a duet with a fellow contestant. They competed to earn their coach’s vote. Brooklyn Marie’s performance earned praise from her coach, singer Kelly Clarkson. Marie won her battle.
Now, the competition enters cut week, where only 12 performers will advance to a live stage round, though audiences get to vote in a 13th performer after this week’s show airs.
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This Minnesotan started performing at age 3. Now at 14, she’s on 'The Voice'
