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Minnesota early voting begins for presidential primary
If you like to vote in person but hate the lines, this is a great option.
MINNESOTA, USA — Starting Friday, early in-person voting begins for Minnesota’s presidential primary.
If you like to vote in person but hate the lines, this is a great option. Voting locations are open during posted hours, and additionally 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on March 2.
Early voting for the presidential primary runs from Jan. 19 to March 4.
To find your county’s early voting locations, go to the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
In Minneapolis, you can go to Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services or Hennepin County Government Center. Most other cities in Hennepin County host early voting at their city hall or government center.
In Ramsey County, there is one early voting center at the Ramsey County Elections-Plato Building in St. Paul. There are additional centers in Roseville, Shoreview and Maplewood.
If voting via mail-in ballot is more your speed, apply online on the Minnesota Secretary of State website. You need a witness while you complete your ballot — it can either be a registered Minnesota voter or a notary. Once you’re done, make sure you mail or drop off the ballot on time. It will not count if it is received after Election Day.
Worried about it arriving? You can track your ballot on the Minnesota Secretary of State site.
Those who don’t vote early can vote at your polling place on presidential primary day. You can pre-register for that through Feb. 13 or register at the polling place when you vote. You’ll need one proof of residence like a valid Minnesota driver’s license.
Voters must be 18 by March 5 to cast a ballot in the presidential primary.
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“Mayor Frey fully supports an independent review of this incident. The mayor and City are committed to always doing better, and this means closely examining past actions and finding where there may be ways to improve and grow. The mayor extends his condolences to Davis Moturi, his wife, Caroline, and their family and friends. The safety of our residents is a top priority and any form of violence or hate speech is completely unacceptable and does not align with who we are as a community. Brian O’Hara will continue to be the Minneapolis Police Chief.”
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