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Many school districts see levy success

Election Day turned out to be a pretty good one for schools. Most of the ballot questions across the state that asked for some form of local funding were approved, even though in many cases, that now means those voters' property taxes will increase.

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They Might Be Giants on kids shows and science

They Might Be Giants on kids shows and science

They Might be Giants might be the only band think who've appeared on Science Friday. That's not really a surprise to their many fans who love their smart and lately even scientific songs. The band talked with Tom Crann about their current and future projects.
by Tom Crann

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IRV poses few problems for Minneapolis voters

IRV poses few problems for Minneapolis voters

Minneapolis elections officials say the city's first election using instant runoff voting has gone smoothly, but voters may be limiting their own power because they're not using all their choices.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Klobuchar recommends Nelson for federal judge

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is recommending that a federal magistrate judge be named as the next U.S. District Court judge in Minnesota.

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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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