City of Edina wants to stop running school board elections

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Edina's off-year school elections represent growing election workload for city staff.
President Joe Biden speaks during an event with the National Education Association in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Tuesday, J
Politics

Federal judge limits Biden officials' contacts with social media sites

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A screenshot of when Minneapolis police Sgt. Ron Stenerson pepper-sprayed a Vice News reporter, an incident cited in the U.S. Justice Department’s f
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A screenshot of when Minneapolis police Sgt. Ron Stenerson pepper-sprayed a Vice News reporter, an incident cited in the U.S. Justice Department’s findings about Minneapolis police.

Minneapolis police officer who pepper-sprayed reporter in 2020 was on path to be fired

5:09pm
Former Chief Arradondo moved to terminate Sgt. Ron Stenerson in 2021, but he remained on the job due to his military veteran status. Stenerson later resigned.
The Twins’ Max Kepler crossed the plate after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning Tuesday.
Sports

Kepler ignites Twins offense with homer in 9-3 rout of Royals

5:41pm
Dorka Juhász left Hungary as a teenager, and is realizing her dream of playing professionally as a member of the Lynx.
Sports

Lynx forward Juhász is following her dream — and her mother's footsteps

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States without affirmative action offer lessons for Minnesota's campus diversity efforts

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The Curious Minnesota podcast discusses the local origins of this well-known children's toy.
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