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Low-key mayoral contest depressed Minneapolis turnout, officials say
At 20 percent, turnout hit a low not seen since 1902. Results released Wednesday were good for incumbents.
Minneapolis hand-counting hums along: 1st tallies to be released Wednesday
First tallies from some City Council and Park Board races are expected Wednesday.
Election judges take matters in hand to determine close races
Though sometimes called instant-runoff voting, it's anything but. Votes are being counted by hand in cases where no one won 50 percent plus one vote.
Ranked-choice voting opponents have day in court
A group opposing ranked-choice voting has alleged that the group that pushed for the new voting system in St. Paul used deceptive campaign practices.
Voters register opposing views on tax increases
Jordan OKs levy requests, while Prior Lake touts accountability. Shakopee also approves a school funding measure.
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