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How national politics are changing Minnesota’s 2022 school board elections

How national politics are changing Minnesota’s 2022 school board elections

School board elections are unusually contentious in Minnesota this year. Here’s how the fallout from pandemic education policies and national political strategies is affecting local races. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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'A daunting responsibility, and one I embrace': St. Paul police chief nominee has deep roots in city

'A daunting responsibility, and one I embrace': St. Paul police chief nominee has deep roots in city

"We have a lot of young folks that are struggling right now, we have a community that needs us better than ever — and we have to show up at every level in this city,” said Axel Henry, after his nomination to serve as St. Paul’s next police chief.
by Sarah Thamer

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You asked: Can people convicted of a felony vote in Minnesota?

You asked: Can people convicted of a felony vote in Minnesota?

A person must be out of prison and be done with probation, parole or any form of supervised release in order to vote in Minnesota. For example, someone who is out of prison, working and paying taxes still can’t vote if they’re on parole.
by Linton Ritchie Jr.

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Can political candidates actually follow through on their inflation promises? We find out

Can political candidates actually follow through on their inflation promises? We find out

Some state political candidates are campaigning on promises to curb inflation. Akshay Rao, a professor of Marketing at the University of Minnesota, breaks down the cause of inflation right now and what a candidate can and can't do about it.
by Melissa Townsend and Gretchen Brown

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Candidates, groups spend big in pricey final campaign push

Candidates, groups spend big in pricey final campaign push

The last complete look at the finances of Minnesota candidates, parties and outside groups shows almost $80 million spent — so far — with the final week of the campaign still ahead.
by Brian Bakst

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Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel

Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel

Chief Justice John Roberts has put a temporary hold on the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee. Roberts’ order Tuesday gives the Supreme Court time to weigh the legal issues in Trump’s emergency appeal to the high court, filed Monday.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

Axel Henry, leader of the St. Paul Police Department's narcotics, financial intelligence and human trafficking division, has worked with the department since 1998 and grew up in St. Paul.
by Tim Nelson

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Judge keeps North Dakota abortion ban from taking effect

Judge keeps North Dakota abortion ban from taking effect

A North Dakota judge says he'll keep the state’s ban on abortion from taking effect because there's a "substantial probability” that a constitutional challenge to the law will succeed in court. Judge Bruce Romanick’s Monday ruling means abortion is still legal in North Dakota.
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