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How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention

How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention

Sensationalized and out-of-context videos from influencers are helping to elevate the false and racist rumors that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets.
by Huo Jingnan, Audrey Nguyen and Jude Joffe-Block

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Voters are advised to return their ballots early because of mail delay concerns

Voters are advised to return their ballots early because of mail delay concerns

Election officials are raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to handle this fall’s expected influx of election mail. But USPS say it’s ready to deliver the country’s ballots.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multimillion-dollar referendum

Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multimillion-dollar referendum

In November, voters in the Byron School District will decide whether to approve a $1.9 million dollar a year referendum for the next decade. The request comes after a turbulent few months at the district.
by Cari Spencer

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State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota’s abortion ban

State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota’s abortion ban

The state filed a motion for a stay pending appeal on Wednesday, and intends to appeal the ruling to the North Dakota Supreme Court, saying the case “presents serious, difficult and new legal issues.”
by The Associated Press

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Politics Friday: Know your ballot picks? It’s time to vote in Minnesota

Politics Friday: Know your ballot picks? It’s time to vote in Minnesota

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Secretary of State Steve Simon about early voting and election mechanics in Minnesota. Later, a look at the political landscape with two people active in their parties.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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With Tim Walz on the Democratic ticket, Minnesota Republicans also hop on national wave

With Tim Walz on the Democratic ticket, Minnesota Republicans also hop on national wave

Some Republicans are answering the call to point out flaws while others contemplate a move up the political ladder. Democrats have put the focus on more positive attributes and policy strides he’s helped steer through.
by Dana Ferguson

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Emails reveal how Walz struggled to deal with unrest, reach consensus with critics after police killings

Emails reveal how Walz struggled to deal with unrest, reach consensus with critics after police killings

Spring 2021 saw escalating tensions in Minnesota: Police had killed Daunte Wright less than a year after George Floyd. Caught between the demands of Black organizers and Republican lawmakers, Tim Walz struggled to chart a course for police reform.

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