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Job Interview: For election ballot designers, there’s no room for error

Job Interview: For election ballot designers, there’s no room for error

For many election workers, Election Day is the culmination of months of preparation to ensure a smooth and fair election for millions of Minnesotans. That includes election technician Danny Daly, who designs ballots and programs voting machines for Anoka County.
by Lukas Levin

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A Minnesota election for the ages? Yes, ages 4 through 10

A Minnesota election for the ages? Yes, ages 4 through 10

Teachers in some schools around Minnesota held mock elections Monday as a way to teach students how the voting process works and have a little fun. At one Minneapolis elementary school, it made for some interesting conversation.
by Kyra Miles

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Minnesota law bans harassment, intimidation of election workers

Minnesota law bans harassment, intimidation of election workers

With concerns about election-related violence on the rise, poll workers and election officials in Minnesota have some new legal protections. While there have been only sporadic problems in Minnesota, the measure was prompted by harassment elsewhere.
by Matt Sepic

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Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss

Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss

In our “Job Interview” series, where we talk to everyday Minnesotans about the rewards and challenges of their work. Cara Mearns-Thompson is the clinical director and co-founder of The Grief Club of Minnesota.
by Lukas Levin

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Should Minnesota continue to put lottery dollars toward the environment?

Should Minnesota continue to put lottery dollars toward the environment?

Currently 40 percent of proceeds from the state lottery go into a fund aimed at protecting the state’s environment. Voters will decide next week whether to renew the fund for another 25 years, but a proposed addition is getting some pushback.
by Dan Kraker

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Southern Minnesota House District 18A’s history of flip-flopping attracts lots of outside funding 

Southern Minnesota House District 18A’s history of flip-flopping attracts lots of outside funding 

With a recent history of voting Republican during presidential elections and Democrat in the midterms, District 18A is attracting a lot of attention in the 2024 election. GOP hopeful Erica Schwartz is looking to unseat incumbent DFL Rep. Jeff Brand. He has won the seat twice with a loss in between.
by Hannah Yang

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Warmer winters can mean more salt on Minnesota roads

Warmer winters can mean more salt on Minnesota roads

State maintenance engineer Jed Falgren spoke to MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about what MnDOT is doing to maximize road safety in a changing climate.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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At Bebe Zito, they put the scream in ice cream for Halloween

At Bebe Zito, they put the scream in ice cream for Halloween

On Halloween, we think of candy, of course. But that’s not the only sweet treat for the holiday. Ben Spangler and Gabriella Grant want you to scream for ice cream on Halloween. The owners of Bebe Zito are the masterminds behind the inventive ice cream flavors and otherworldly creations available at the shop’s four Twin Cities locations.
by Tom Crann and Heidi Raschke

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With assurance and support, Native people with felony records head out to vote

With assurance and support, Native people with felony records head out to vote

A law allowing people with a felony on their record to vote offers people once disenfranchised from the process a chance to engage once more. In Minnesota, this is especially true for Native American voters.
by Allison Herrera

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For these Arab-Americans, the election offers no easy choices

For these Arab-Americans, the election offers no easy choices

The upcoming election is highlighting the frustrations and aspirations of Arab-Americans, many of who are planning to vote Green.
by Sarah Thamer

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