At 20 percent, turnout hit a low not seen since 1902. Results released Wednesday were good for incumbents.
First tallies from some City Council and Park Board races are expected Wednesday.
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.
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.
Jordan OKs levy requests, while Prior Lake touts accountability. Shakopee also approves a school funding measure.
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