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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

An Alabama mayor ended his life after a website showed pictures of him cross-dressing

An Alabama mayor ended his life after a website showed pictures of him cross-dressing

F.L. "Bubba" Copeland said he was under an "internet attack" after an Alabama website published photos of him in women's clothing and makeup. His death puts a spotlight on media ethics.
by Juliana Kim

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St. Paul City Council election results

St. Paul City Council election results

Four out of seven seats on the St. Paul council will be on the ballot on Election Day. Of the seven wards, only three have incumbent members running for re-election — this means the city of St. Paul is looking at some potentially major shifts in political dynamics on the council. 
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota municipal election results

Minnesota municipal election results

Local races for city councils across the state — including in St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth —are underway. On Election Day, voters will decide who will represent their ward on their city council.
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Minnesota school board election results

Minnesota school board election results

It’s an off-year for Minnesota school board races, with 29 districts holding regularly scheduled school board elections and 16 holding special elections to fill empty positions.
by MPR News Staff

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New voices emerge in Minnesota city, school board elections

New voices emerge in Minnesota city, school board elections

Votes were still being counted late Tuesday but some history was already made with Nadia Mohamed’s election as mayor of St. Louis Park and Mayor Emily Larson’s loss in Duluth. In the state’s largest school district, two candidates endorsed by a conservative group won seats.
by MPR News Staff

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Duluthians to choose in hotly contested mayoral race

Duluthians to choose in hotly contested mayoral race

Duluth voters are heading to the polls today to decide between incumbent Emily Larson, who is seeking a third term, and former city councilor and state legislator Roger Reinert, in the city’s most hotly contested mayoral election in 15 years.
by Dan Kraker

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