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Mounds View ISD 621: School board election 2023
Mounds View School District serves the cities of Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights. A total of 11 candidates are running for four open seats on the board.
Seven candidates are running for four open seats on the Minnetonka school board, with only one incumbent member running for reelection. This election could cause a major shift in the board.
South Washington County ISD 833: School board election 2023
This district serves the cities of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury and townships in southern Washington County. Three members will be elected from the 11 candidates in this race.
The district serves schools in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville, Inver Grove Heights and the central part of Dakota County. There are 12 candidates running for four seats on the school board.
Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11: School board election 2023
The Anoka-Hennepin district includes schools in Anoka, Blaine, Champlin, Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids. Three candidates will be elected to the board in this year’s election.
Three months out, the Iowa Caucus is Trump's to lose
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved most of his campaign resources to Iowa. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is vising the Hawkeye state more too. But Donald Trump remains the front runner.
Rep. Phillips set to file paperwork for presidential run Friday in New Hampshire
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, a Democrat now in his third term in Congress, has been exploring a primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He faces long odds beating an incumbent for the party nomination.
Minneapolis City Council president faces strong challenge in 'bellwether' contest
Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins and challenger Soren Stevenson share similar views on major issues like affordable housing, police reform and racial equity. However, Jenkins, a self-titled “pragmatic progressive,” isn’t progressive enough for some who want to see a majority on the council that will stand up to a “strong mayor.”