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Twin Cities News

Stay informed about Twin Cities news with local stories, breaking news, and more from MPR News, your hub for the latest updates in Twin Cities Minnesota.

First IRV election in Minneapolis starts off well

First IRV election in Minneapolis starts off well

Minneapolis has begun its first election under the new instant runoff voting system. The system is also called ranked choice voting, because voters now have the option of ranking up to three candidates in order of preference for every office on the ballot.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Police investigating homicide in St. Paul

A 67-year-old woman was found dead in her home last night, and police are investigating her death as a homicide.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Applicants for St. Paul superintendent top 40

Applicants for St. Paul superintendent top 40

The St. Paul school board plans to name semi-finalists in its search for a superintendent in the coming weeks, as well as host public meetings for those candidates and possibly name a preferred finalist by Thanksgiving.
by Tom Weber

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Man pleads to perjury in case of missing Somalis

A 25-year-old St. Anthony man has pleaded guilty to perjury in an federal investigation into why a string young men have traveled to Somalia from the Minneapolis area.

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Study says Minnesota is tops in civic engagement

A new report released Monday ranks Minnesota tops in the nation for civic involvement.
by Tim Pugmire

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Rybak answers challengers who say 'anyone but him'

Rybak answers challengers who say 'anyone but him'

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak faces 10 challengers on the ballot Tuesday for his office at city hall and many of Rybak's opponents are critical of the mayor on several issues, especially his record of raising property taxes.
by Brandt Williams

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Coleman, Ng offer clear differences in St. Paul mayoral race

Coleman, Ng offer clear differences in St. Paul mayoral race

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman will be challenged at the polls Tuesday by Republican-endorsed business executive Eva Ng, who has made her disdain for rising property taxes her central issue.
by Laura Yuen

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New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff

New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff

A long-standing ritual of homeowners - sealing their blacktop driveways - is getting new scrutiny from the state of Minnesota because sealant from driveways and parking lots may be washing off into ponds and streams as hazardous waste.
by Tim Nelson

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Instant runoff voting FAQ

Instant runoff voting FAQ

Instant runoff voting advocates are pushing for more Minnesota cities to follow suit, with the eventual goal of using it for statewide elections. Here are some frequently asked questions about it.
by Curtis Gilbert

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