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Angela Jimenez

Photos: An unexpectedly strong primary turnout

People vote at the Lutheran Memorial Church in South St. Paul.
People vote at the Lutheran Memorial Church, Precinct 3 in South St. Paul, which historically has a high voter turnout and an older demographic.
Angela Jimenez for MPR News

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Minnesota voters were fueling a high turnout for the state's primary election Tuesday.

The city of Minneapolis is bearing out expectations of strong turnout for Minnesota's high-interest election. The city clerk's office says turnout by early Tuesday afternoon was already well beyond that of the last three primary elections.

The city website showed more than 43,000 voters had cast ballots, compared to a little over 35,000 in the 2016 primary and about 29,000 in 2014. And that's with several hours of voting to go.

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A couple arrives to vote in Coon Rapids.
A couple arrives to vote at the Coon Rapids Civic Center in Coon Rapids.
Angela Jimenez for MPR News
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People arrive to vote at the Catholic Church of St. Peter in Richfield.
People arrive to vote at the Catholic Church of St. Peter in Richfield.
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People vote at the Lutheran Memorial Church in South St. Paul.
People vote at the Lutheran Memorial Church, Precinct 3 in South St. Paul, which historically has a high voter turnout and an older demographic.
Angela Jimenez for MPR News