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Early voting kicks off in battleground Wisconsin with a push from Obama and Walz

Early voting kicks off in battleground Wisconsin with a push from Obama and Walz

In-person early voting has kicked off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison. 
by The Associated Press

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An organization has novel way to get members to vote. But is it legal?

An organization has novel way to get members to vote. But is it legal?

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, which helps members get affordable mortgages, says its 3.7 million members must vote or risk losing membership — and the financial benefits.
by Frank Langfitt

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Justice Sotomayor says civics education key to future of democracy

Justice Sotomayor says civics education key to future of democracy

During a visit to Minnesota on Monday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that civics education is key to preserving democracy and the rule of law.
by Matt Sepic

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St. Paul’s proposed tax hike to fund child care: 5 questions, answered

St. Paul’s proposed tax hike to fund child care: 5 questions, answered

A St. Paul ballot question next month asks voters if they’ll authorize the city to levy property taxes to fund child care for low income families up to $20 million over 10 years. The mayor says he won’t implement the tax hike even if voters approve it. Here’s what to know.
by Kyra Miles

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A Minnesota farmer and a college student walk a mile in each other’s news

A Minnesota farmer and a college student walk a mile in each other’s news

This election season, MPR News invited its audience to learn more about people on the other side of the political spectrum through an initiative called “Walk a Mile in My News.” Two of our participants, a Democrat and a Republican, swapped their go-to news sources and then let us record their conversations. They had far more in common than they expected.
by Catharine Richert

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Trump and Harris' closing message to Republicans are as different as they come

Trump and Harris' closing message to Republicans are as different as they come

With two weeks to go until voting closes on Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris made two separate but equally important pitches to Republicans on the campaign trail Monday.
by Stephen Fowler

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