MPR News PM Update

Nov. 7, 2022

Good evening,

Expect a windier, milder Election Day tomorrow with temps in the 40s and 50s in Minnesota. Prepare for snow across the state by Friday. ❄️ Get the latest on Updraft.

Just 1 day until election day: We have you covered. Research candidates and see what's on your ballot.
Graph of lunar eclipse timing for Minneapolis
Wake up! (Or don't): Check out tonight's total lunar eclipse — the last for three years
"It’s as if all the world’s sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon." If skies are clear enough, look for the moon in the western sky between 2:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. 
A man stands on a basketball court that has weeds growing through asphalt.
Parks on the ballot: Several Minnesota cities seek park funding this election season
This year, at least three cities in Minnesota — Duluth, St. Cloud and Waite Park — are asking voters to increase their taxes to pay for parks and trails. Nationally, there are 62 state and local park or land conservation measures on the ballot this year.
"I'm so sick of seeing them": Hello Election Day, goodbye attack ads
Political campaign ads have been hard to ignore this fall, but do they really make a difference? Campaign spending experts say yes, especially in tight races.
People stand and vote in polling booths
You asked: How do I learn about attorney, judge and school board races?
Several MPR News readers have asked us how to find more information on smaller races such as those for county attorney, judge or school board. Here are some resources that might help.  
 
Justice Department to monitor voting rights across 24 states, including Minnesota
The action, which occurs regularly on Election Day, comes as civil rights groups and the federal government have raised alarm over potential voter intimidation.
 
✅ Built your ballot: Create a personalized voting guide for tomorrow
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