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Early voting begins in Minnesota. Stillwater prison workers hospitalized after exposure to unknown substance

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The fall election has begun with early voting in Minnesota. Voters can fill out a ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 Election Day at a county or city office, or vote by mail.

Nine workers at a Minnesota prison fell ill and were hospitalized Thursday after being exposed to unknown synthetic substances possessed by men who are incarcerated. Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell believes they were exposed to synthetic drugs. 

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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What to know as early voting starts Friday in Minnesota

9 Minnesota prison workers exposed to unknown substances have been hospitalized

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