Tuesday marks Election Day for Twin Cities mayoral and city council races, as well as various seats across the state. However, many Minneapolis voters have already gotten a head start by casting their ballots early. According to Bring Me The News, the City of Minneapolis confirmed that 23,000 residents have voted since early voting began on September 19. This represents the second-highest early voting turnout in a municipal election, according to city officials.
One notable race on Tuesday’s ballot is the Anoka-Hennepin School Board election. Financial backing for this race has raised some eyebrows. WCCO TV reports that a teachers union president said unprecedented amounts of money are being poured into the race, with much of it linked to conservative political groups. After reviewing campaign finance reports from this year, WCCO found that more than $237,000 has been spent in this election cycle, with $220,000 of that supporting conservative-backed candidates.
Meanwhile, workers affected by recent corporate layoffs are now facing the challenge of finding new employment. MPR News has put together helpful tips for navigating today’s job market. Last week alone, Target announced cuts affecting more than 800 workers, while Amazon laid off 14,000 employees. Those impacted by these massive restructurings must now figure out their next career steps in an economy that many describe as nearly frozen.
In a more uplifting story from southern Minnesota, first graders at Byron Public Schools turned a lesson in citizenship into a meaningful community drive. KTTC reports that the students collectively gathered 12,000 diapers this fall to support the Jeremiah Program, an organization dedicated to helping single mothers and their families break the cycle of generational poverty. Teachers organized the diaper drive as part of a classroom competition, with the original goal of seeing which class could collect the most diapers.
These stories highlight the diverse and dynamic events shaping communities across Minnesota as residents engage in elections, face economic challenges, and come together to support one another.
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