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Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2022.

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State Rep. Jennifer Schultz announces bid for Congress in Minnesota's 8th district

State Rep. Jennifer Schultz announces bid for Congress in Minnesota's 8th district

State Rep. Jennifer Schultz is seeking the DFL nomination in the race for Congress in the state’s 8th District. The Duluth lawmaker said she’s a better choice for the vast district in northeastern Minnesota than Republican incumbent Pete Stauber.
by Dan Kraker

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Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen

Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen

As Gov. Tim Walz seeks another term, more than a half dozen Republicans are competing for the chance to run against him. MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with the GOP frontrunner Dr. Scott Jensen, a family physician who served one term in the Minnesota Senate and got national attention for criticizing the state’s handling of COVID-19.
by Mike Mulcahy and Maja Beckstrom

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Report: People worried about masks, critical race theory barrage Minnesota schools with costly records requests

Report: People worried about masks, critical race theory barrage Minnesota schools with costly records requests

Education news site The 74 Million says one request would cost Rochester Public Schools nearly a million dollars to fulfill. Districts are asking the Legislature for relief, a move that worries some freedom of information advocates.
by Tom Crann

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Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy

Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy

Minnesota’s two major political parties that support legalizing marijuana face a dilemma this election year: Do they back candidates from other parties who also support legalization or challenge them with their own candidates and risk playing spoiler?
by Tim Pugmire

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Jensen tops GOP straw poll, and 2021 fundraising

Jensen tops GOP straw poll, and 2021 fundraising

Former state Sen. Scott Jensen bested a field of half a dozen Republicans running for governor in a straw poll of precinct caucus-goers Tuesday night. He also raised more money than his GOP rivals in 2021. 
by Brian Bakst

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