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Minnesota voters backed school funding, union-endorsed candidates at the polls
Minnesota voters on Tuesday approved the majority of funding questions from school districts. Union-endorsed candidates took significant school board wins. Here’s a look at what happened.
Roslyn Harmon declares victory in tight race for Golden Valley mayor
With all precincts reporting, Roslyn Harmon, a nonprofit leader, led city council member Gillian Rosenquist by 26 votes. Harmon is poised to become Golden Valley’s first Black mayor.
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects bid to bar Trump from primary ballot
The court on Wednesday said that the primary is a party-run process. It didn’t rule out revisiting the issue later of whether former President Donald Trump can appear on Minnesota general election ballots in 2024 if he wins the Republican nomination.
Minneapolis City Council President Jenkins survives strong election challenge
Andrea Jenkins narrowly defeated challenger and political newcomer Soren Stevenson to retain her 8th Ward seat. Jenkins’ unofficial victory is also a rare come-from-behind win.
Unfurled! Minnesota state flag public submissions revealed
Minnesotans hoping to influence the look of their new state flag like their stars and their loons — lots and lots of loons. There are loony ideas, too, including a pitch with a hot dish at the fore.
St. Paul elects school board members Allen, Carrillo, Franco, Valliant in sweep for teachers’ union
Voters chose four winners from seven candidates for the Saint Paul Public Schools board: Incumbent Chauntyll Allen, returning board member Yusef Carrillo, plus newcomers Carlo Franco and Erica Valliant.