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Election 2023

Election 2023

Minnesota voters are deciding the makeup of dozens of school board and municipal elections in 2023. Election Day is Nov. 7. Polls close at 8 p.m.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196: School board election 2023

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.
by Carly Berglund

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Minneapolis City Council president faces strong challenge in 'bellwether' contest

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.”
by Jon Collins

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How your vote can influence the power of local government

How your vote can influence the power of local government

Local elections are around the corner, and voters in many cities will decide who ends up on their city council. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the importance of city council and county commission seats and how your vote can decide the balance of power for your local government.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota school boards and their powers: 3 key questions, answered

Minnesota school boards and their powers: 3 key questions, answered

Elected school boards are at the top of the accountability chain in Minnesota school districts, overseeing school administration, curriculum and governance while answering to voters. But how much power do they have and what does the job entail?
by Kyra Miles

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In Duluth, hard-fought mayoral campaign nears finish

In Duluth, hard-fought mayoral campaign nears finish

On Nov. 7, Duluth voters will decide the city’s most contested mayoral election in 15 years, in a contest that pits two-term incumbent Emily Larson, the city’s first woman to be elected mayor, against attorney and former state legislator Roger Reinert.
by Dan Kraker

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The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

School board elections are at the center of local politics. But they’ve become increasingly polarized. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why culture war issues are suddenly playing a role in who gets elected to local school boards.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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New group with focus on Minnesota school board candidates launches

New group with focus on Minnesota school board candidates launches

The School Board Integrity Project is part of a surge in groups across the political spectrum that are organizing to influence school board elections and promote candidates that back their views.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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