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City Hall for Newcomers: Local Government in Plain Language
How council, county board, and school board actually work.
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The New Electorate: How Immigrant Voters Are Reshaping Minnesota Politics
Turnout, registration, and candidate trends among MN's newest voters.
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Elections 101: A Glossary for the Confused Voter
Plain-language definitions of 30 key election terms.
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Podcast Episode: Inside the Room Where Policy Gets Made
A conversation with a city council member or policy aide about how decisions actually get made.
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Political Cartoon Series: The State of Things
Recurring illustrated commentary on current political events.
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Who Represents You? A District-by-District Breakdown
Searchable map of MN representatives with key votes and contact info.
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Letter to the Community: On Voting in a Divided City
Open letter format; invites reader responses to publish.
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MN Legislature Weekly Tracker
Real-time updates on bills moving through MN statehouse each week.
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Opinion: Why Local Elections Matter More Than Federal Ones
The case for local civic engagement.
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Power Primer: What the Electoral College Actually Does
Visual breakdown for first-time voters; animated version for YouTube.