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Candidates press, counties prep as election hits final stretch

Candidates press, counties prep as election hits final stretch

Candidates across the state this week began rolling out their final pitches to voters, hoping to win over anyone still undecided. County election officials, meanwhile, are testing the machinery and hoping for a smooth Nov. 8.
by Brian Bakst

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Art Hounds: Minnesota children’s book authors divert airport audiences

Art Hounds: Minnesota children’s book authors divert airport audiences

The Picture Book Parade displays a rotating series of art by Minnesota authors at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s concourse C. All 100 of Carolyn Sue Olson’s “Essential Worker” portraits are on display for the first time in Duluth and Annmarie Geniusz’ multimedia art show opens Thursday at Wussow’s Concert Cafe in Duluth, with ska band Woodblind performing.
by Emily Bright

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U of M stepping up weekend police presence around Twin Cities campus

U of M stepping up weekend police presence around Twin Cities campus

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities announced Wednesday it is increasing police presence around its East Bank campus, following a series of fireworks assaults last weekend.
by Tim Nelson

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Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesota GOP legislative candidates questioned 2020 election

Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesota GOP legislative candidates questioned 2020 election

An MPR News analysis of campaign platforms, public comments and actions, social media posts and court documents found that 43 Republicans currently running for the Minnesota Legislature have denied or questioned the 2020 election. If elected, they could influence Minnesota’s voting laws.
by Dana Ferguson

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How national politics are changing Minnesota’s 2022 school board elections

How national politics are changing Minnesota’s 2022 school board elections

School board elections are unusually contentious in Minnesota this year. Here’s how the fallout from pandemic education policies and national political strategies is affecting local races. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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'A daunting responsibility, and one I embrace': St. Paul police chief nominee has deep roots in city

'A daunting responsibility, and one I embrace': St. Paul police chief nominee has deep roots in city

"We have a lot of young folks that are struggling right now, we have a community that needs us better than ever — and we have to show up at every level in this city,” said Axel Henry, after his nomination to serve as St. Paul’s next police chief.
by Sarah Thamer

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Vijay Iyer to bring his music to Minneapolis, focus on Black Lives Matter movement

Vijay Iyer to bring his music to Minneapolis, focus on Black Lives Matter movement

When the Vijay Iyer Trio plays the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis this week the band will draw on several hours of material to build the set live. However, Iyer says it’s likely they will play one particular piece from the album “Uneasy” due to the proximity to the site of George Floyd’s death.
by Euan Kerr

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You asked: Can people convicted of a felony vote in Minnesota?

You asked: Can people convicted of a felony vote in Minnesota?

A person must be out of prison and be done with probation, parole or any form of supervised release in order to vote in Minnesota. For example, someone who is out of prison, working and paying taxes still can’t vote if they’re on parole.
by Linton Ritchie Jr.

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Boil water advisory lifted for Mounds View residents

Boil water advisory lifted for Mounds View residents

The Twin Cities suburb on Tuesday morning canceled a “precautionary boil water advisory” that had been in effect for more than a day, after testing found no contamination of the city’s water system.
by Andrew Krueger

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St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

Axel Henry, leader of the St. Paul Police Department's narcotics, financial intelligence and human trafficking division, has worked with the department since 1998 and grew up in St. Paul.
by Tim Nelson

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