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Nov. 2, 2023

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Minnesota justices weigh Trump's future on 2024 ballot
The Minnesota Supreme Court sorted today through a minefield of legal arguments over former President Donald Trump’s place on state ballots in 2024, with justices voicing some skepticism about their ability to keep his name off.
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Minnesota appeals court says Mille Lacs judge overstepped in blocking felon voting rights
In the order, Chief Judge Susan Segal wrote te district judge had no authority to declare unconstitutional the law that allows people with felony convictions to vote after they complete their prison sentences.
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🚓 Minneapolis City Council moves forward on purchase of new 3rd Precinct site
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to authorize staff to purchase a building to house the city’s 3rd Precinct and a community safety center. It’s located at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue South, just a few blocks away from the former precinct building on Lake Street.  
🚗 St. Paul residents voting on 1 percent sales tax increase to pay for roads, parks
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the increase will help fund road improvement and reconstruction projects throughout St. Paul, including more than 44 miles of arterial and collector roads owned by the city.
⚔️ Blade runner: MN woman breaks world record by balancing 30 swords on her body
Bloomington, Minn., resident Erin Hunter says she found herself experiencing what she called “midlife crisis mode” when she was approaching age 40. So she decided to attempt what seemed like an impossible record to break.
– Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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