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West metro elections: Orono voters to pick mayor in race that drew big money, political drama
Other notable west metro races include mayoral contests in Edina and New Hope and several City Council seats in Plymouth.
North metro elections: Voters to pick City Council to guide growth in Blaine
Other notable north metro races include three Robbinsdale school board seats and a trash collection question in Anoka.
As more cities offer curbside composting, residents in one suburb don't want to take the trash
Neighbors of a waste facility looking to expand in Anoka County are putting up a fierce fight. Recycling advocates worry about the program stalling.
Police: Moorhead man arrested after fleeing officers, ramming squad cars
Police arrested a 19-year-old on charges of assault of an officer and fleeing police in a motor vehicle.
Hire your own trash pickup or let the city do it? Voters will decide in two Twin Cities suburbs.
Both Anoka and Mounds View have measures on the ballot asking residents whether they want to switch to a city-organized trash pickup system.
Two killed, one injured in weekend's second fatal shooting at Minneapolis encampments
Police said they were investigating whether the two cases were related.
Walz plays Madden NFL video game live on Twitch with AOC
Gov. Tim Walz played as the Minnesota Vikings against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Buffalo Bills, in a livestream aimed at reaching young men before the election.
St. Anthony City Council approves zoning for mosque, community center
Council members stressed inclusivity, but also raised questions about affordable housing as they rezoned a former bank property for the Tibyan Center.
Brooklyn Park City Council extends censure of embattled member seeking re-election
The City Council has twice censured Council Member Boyd Morson in response to a sexual harassment claim and complaints from city staff.
Blaine is booming with growth, plans for new downtown. Candidates have competing visions in election.
As the Nov. 5 election nears, key city development issues have largely been overshadowed by tension on the City Council, including the recent censure of a member.
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