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Multimillion-dollar ballot questions before Minnesota voters on Election Day
Some of the priciest local proposals before Minnesotans are in Stearns County, Cottage Grove and Richfield. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer was joined by Collegeville-based MPR correspondent Kirsti Marohn, Cottage Grove Journal publisher John McLoone and Mike Hanks, editor of the Bloomington-Richfield Sun Current on Wednesday to break down those ballot questions.
Suicide prevention and awareness: What can we do?
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how each of us can learn to recognize signs of depression and be a resource for people struggling with thoughts of ending their own life.
Listen: Watchdogs, former city leaders outline St. Paul's dire fiscal future
Fred Melo, St. Paul Pioneer Press reporter, dug into the report from self-proclaimed watchdogs, including a former city council member, who say the city has a dire fiscal outlook. He joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse their findings and recommendations to “right the ship.”
Key Minnesota county ordered by court to reset board that will review absentee ballots
A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling gives Hennepin County until Friday to rework an absentee ballot board to include more members put forward by the state Republican Party.
Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical
Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.
Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race
A little-known Minnesota House race in the northwest is at fever pitch. It pits DFLer Reed Olson against Republican newcomer Bidal Duran for the open House 2A seat. Duran has a somewhat controversial record from working law enforcement, however, in a very red area of the state Olson has an uphill battle.