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Early Voting Starts In Minneapolis + School Cancels Class

Minneapolis residents can begin voting in this year's municipal election. Election Day is Nov. 2.

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Morning, Minneapolis! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Minneapolis:

  1. Early voting has started in Minneapolis. (Southwest Minneapolis Patch)
  2. Minneapolis school cancels class to 'reflect, mourn' educator killed by gunfire. (KARE11.com)
  3. The brother of a city council member was stabbed in Minneapolis. (Southwest Minneapolis Patch)
  4. As crime is high in Dinkytown, the University of Minnesota looks for solutions. (Minnesota Daily)
  5. Minnesota Supreme Court: Minneapolis policing measure stays on the ballot. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Today in Minneapolis:

  • Fulton/Lynnhurst Garage Sales - Fulton Neighborhood (9:00 AM)
  • Smithsonian Museum Day - The Museum of Russian Art (10:00 AM)
  • Mobile Mammography - Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (10:00 AM)
  • Minneapolis People's Assembly - Reclaim the Block (10:30 AM)
  • Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour - Minneapolis Downtown Council (10:30 AM)
  • Rod Wave at The Armory (8:00 PM)

Minneapolis Patch Notebook

  • Minneapolis Public Schools: "From school bus drivers, custodians, special education assistants to teachers, MPS is hiring! Apply today." (Facebook)
  • City of Minneapolis Government: "Early voting has begun for the Nov. 2 municipal election. Ballots may be cast early by mail or in person at the Early Vote Center, 980 East Hennepin Ave." (Facebook)
  • Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: "We offer activities for youth and adults with disabilities! Here are a few opportunities coming up: Youth Adaptive Yoga will be on Mondays, 5-6 pm at Brackett Recreation Center." (Facebook)

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