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Key dates to remember ahead of 2024’s primary, general elections
Experts on every side of the aisle predict we’re in for yet another round of intense political campaigning this election cycle.
MINNEAPOLIS — If it seems like election seasons extend through every season lately — that’s because they do.
And this cycle is no different, as experts on every side of the aisle predict we’re in for yet another round of intense political campaigning for the next several months.
So to help keep voters on track this year, we put together a timeline of key dates to plan for as we eye November’s grand finale: the general election.
JANUARY
- 1/19: Early voting begins for the presidential primary. Voters can cast their ballots by mail or in person until March 4.
FEBRUARY
- Special Election Waseca County Commissioner District 3 (Vacancy)
- Special Election Wilkin County Commissioner District 3 (Vacancy)
- Special Election City of Columbia Heights (Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 578 – Pine City (Question)
MARCH
APRIL
- Special Election City of Mounds View (Vacancy & Question)
- School District Special Election ISD 508 – St. Peter (Question)
JUNE
- 6/28: Starting June 28 through Aug. 12, Minnesotans can vote early by mail or in person for candidates running for local and state offices in November’s primary election.
JULY
- 7/23: If you haven’t registered to vote yet, this is your second reminder. Make sure you’re signed up by July 23 to save yourself time on Election Day.
AUGUST
- 8/13: It’s primary day! Head to your local polling place to cast your vote if you haven’t already voted early.
SEPTEMBER
- 9/20: Things are really ramping up now! Starting today, you can vote early by mail or in person for your preferred candidates until Election Day, Nov. 4.
OCTOBER:
- 10/15: Third and final warning! If you aren’t registered to vote, do so now and you’ll be fully prepared for Election Day.
NOVEMBER:
For more voter resources, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
Editor’s note: With the Jan. 10 announcement of Rep. Kurt Daudt’s (R-Crown) resignation, Gov. Tim Walz will issue a writ of special election to fill the open seat in House District 27B, the date of which is still forthcoming.
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The Moorhead Police Department said Paige Reinke was last seen Sunday wearing a blue sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Officials are asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old Moorhead girl that is believed to be endangered.
According to the Moorhead Police Department, Paige Reinke was last seen Sunday near the 2600 block of River Drive North wearing a blue sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) describes her as 5-foot-4, 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Moorhead Police Department at 701-451-7660.
“The Power of a Transformed Woman” is Twyla Martin’s raw, unapologetic story about strength, transformation and rising above trauma.
ST PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota author and motivational speaker has written a new book and is holding a panel discussion.
“The Power of a Transformed Woman” is Twyla Martin’s raw, unapologetic story about strength, transformation, and rising above trauma.
On Friday, Nov. 1, Martin will speak with a panel at CSPS Hall in St. Paul about her book release.
- Twyla Martin – Author
- Nekima Levy Armstrong – Civil rights attorney, activities, and community organizer
- Chantel Sings – Powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and performer
- Ashley DuBose – Singer, songwriter
- Jamela Pettiford – Vocalist and actress
- Lissa Jones – Speaker, advocate for African American history and culture
- Robin Hickman-Winfield – Producer, filmmaker, and CEO of SoulTouch Productions
- Alana Carrington – Creative professional with expertise in the arts, education, and community development
The letter penned by Lakes Area Vineyard lead pastor Troy Easton said Beau Shroyer of Detroit Lakes was “killed in an act of violence while serving Jesus” in Angola.
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The leader of a church in northwestern Minnesota announced in a letter to his congregation that one of its members was killed during a Christian mission trip to Africa.
The letter penned by Lakes Area Vineyard lead pastor Troy Easton said Beau Shroyer of Detroit Lakes was “killed in an act of violence while serving Jesus” in Angola, and that many details about Shroyer’s death are still unknown.
“At this point, there are many details about what’s happened that are still unknown, however, we have been in contact with his wife Jackie, and are doing what we can to come alongside them in this shocking and awful time,” the pastor’s letter said.
According to Easton, Shroyer and his wife shared five children.
Arrangements to celebrate Shroyer’s life are still uncertain, the letter read, but Easton said the church will share updates with the public when more information becomes available.
Easton’s letter indicates Shroyer was in Africa with SIM USA, an organization long involved in “cross-cultural missions.”
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