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To get through the election, 2 therapists prescribe connection

To get through the election, 2 therapists prescribe connection

At least one study shows the 2024 election has spiked unusually high levels of anxiety in many people. Here’s how two family and marriage therapists suggest we can lower the temperature in our minds and in our relationships, regardless of the election’s outcome.
by Catharine Richert

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Job Interview: For election ballot designers, there’s no room for error

Job Interview: For election ballot designers, there’s no room for error

For many election workers, Election Day is the culmination of months of preparation to ensure a smooth and fair election for millions of Minnesotans. That includes election technician Danny Daly, who designs ballots and programs voting machines for Anoka County.
by Lukas Levin

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A Minnesota election for the ages? Yes, ages 4 through 10

A Minnesota election for the ages? Yes, ages 4 through 10

Teachers in some schools around Minnesota held mock elections Monday as a way to teach students how the voting process works and have a little fun. At one Minneapolis elementary school, it made for some interesting conversation.
by Kyra Miles

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Your rights, rules at the polls in Minnesota

Your rights, rules at the polls in Minnesota

Minnesota law prohibits political clothing, buttons and signage at and near active voting locations. Here’s a look at what’s allowed and what is not.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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