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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon 'confident' in election security, mail-in ballot access

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon 'confident' in election security, mail-in ballot access

With litigation swirling around election procedures across the U.S., Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon explained how elections officials around the state are preparing for the upcoming primary elections and the general election later this fall.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid

As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid

The Minnesota Republican Party chair raised doubts about Mike Lindell’s eligibility to run in a letter seeking state clarification. It escalates the party’s effort to head off Lindell in the governor’s race since he was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Lindell says he’s receding from MyPillow lead role to focus on race.
by Peter Cox

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U.S. men's soccer team to play Canada at Allianz Field this fall

U.S. men's soccer team to play Canada at Allianz Field this fall

The U.S. men’s soccer national team will play an international friendly against Canada this fall in St. Paul. It will be the eighth time the U.S. men’s or women’s national team has played at Allianz Field.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Lightning causes at least 3 house fires in northern Minnesota

Lightning causes at least 3 house fires in northern Minnesota

One of the fires destroyed a home early Tuesday morning on the Whiteface Reservoir in St. Louis County. The sheriff’s office said two people and two dogs in the home were able to escape before the building was fully engulfed in flames.
by MPR News Staff

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5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know

5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races.
by Maham Javaid

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Cyberattacks in Minnesota expose vulnerability of U.S. water systems

Cyberattacks in Minnesota expose vulnerability of U.S. water systems

Some experts say water infrastructure in Minnesota and across the nation is in danger of more attacks in the future, amid increased threats and insufficient funding.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Wake Now in the Fire’ by Jarrett Dapier

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Wake Now in the Fire’ by Jarrett Dapier

The graphic novel is based on a true story about Chicago high school students standing up — successfully — to book banning.
by Emily Bright

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‘There’s a choice’: 11 Minnesota lawmakers face primary challenges

‘There’s a choice’: 11 Minnesota lawmakers face primary challenges

State legislators from both major political parties face primary contests next week. The results likely won’t reset the political balance in St. Paul, but they could shift the perspective within their caucuses closer to the extremes.
by Dana Ferguson

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