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New Hampshire's primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden

New Hampshire's primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden

The stage is set for the New Hampshire presidential primary, even though the date hasn't been picked yet. For the past two weeks, candidates have been arriving at the secretary of state's office in Concord to fill out their paperwork and pay the $1,000 filing fee to get on the ballot.
by The Associated Press

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Departure of longtime Minneapolis council member brings opportunity for political newcomers

Departure of longtime Minneapolis council member brings opportunity for political newcomers

The retirement of longtime Council Member Lisa Goodman means that for the first time in 25 years, the seat spanning part of downtown and some of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods is up for grabs.
by Jon Collins

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Southeast Minnesota struggles for common ground on nitrate pollution as health worries rise

Southeast Minnesota struggles for common ground on nitrate pollution as health worries rise

In a petition filed in April, environmental groups asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to use its emergency powers under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act to intervene in what they call an “imminent and substantial endangerment to human health.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota governor drops college-degree requirement for most state jobs

Minnesota governor drops college-degree requirement for most state jobs

Gov. Tim Walz said Monday that the state would no longer require four-year college degrees as a condition for 75 percent of state positions. He said the move could grow the eligible applicant pool.
by Dana Ferguson

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Election 2023: St. Paul Council candidates

Four out of seven seats on the St. Paul council will be open this November on the 2023 ballot. Of the seven wards, only three have incumbent members running for re-election. Here is a closer look at the races in St. Paul.
by Kyre Johnson

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Election 2023: Minneapolis Council candidates

On the Minneapolis ballot this November is all 13 City Council seats. Of the 13 wards, 11 have incumbent members running for re-election — most of them are moderates, and they hold a majority on most issues brought before the council. Here is a closer look at the races in Minneapolis.
by Kyre Johnson

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Election 2023: Duluth mayor, city council candidates

On the ballot this November in Duluth is the mayoral race, six city council seats and three school board seats. City council candidates are vying for six seats: two at-large positions and one each in the 1st District, 3rd District, 4th District and 5th District. Here is a closer look at the races in Duluth.  
by Kyre Johnson

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