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Twin Cities voters to weigh in on local races Tuesday

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios In addition to the — think governor, attorney general and control of Congress and the state Capitol — across the Twin Cities feature competitive and consequential local contests.

Here' s a look at some of those races

Minneapolis school board: Voters will pick five new members for the nine-person board. With no incumbents running, the results could reshape the board. Go Deeper via and Ramsey County Board: up several races, including an open and competitive East Side district where two Hmong-American women are running. Hennepin County Sheriff: Voters will elect the first Black sheriff as Dawanna Witt and Joseph Banks vie to replace the outgoing David Hutchinson, who decided not to run again after and have coverage. Dakota County Attorney: Voters will select a new top prosecutor for the first time in three decades. Interim County Attorney Kathy Keena, who was appointed after James Backstrom retired last year, and former state Sen. Matt Little are on the ballot.The Pioneer Press . has candidate answers on top issues. Brooklyn Center: Mayor Mike Elliott, who has to his city's police department following the police shooting death of Daunte Wright, is facing a challenge from Council Member April Graves.and have written about the race. Edina: There are two ballot questions for a citywide, half-percent sales tax to pay for improvements to two parks. The has details. Maple Grove: A ballot question will ask voters to approve a half-cent sales tax that would provide $90 million for the renovation and expansion of the Maple Grove Community Center. Schools: Voters in 21 school districts, from Hawley to Eden Prairie, are being asked to weigh in on $616 million in funding. The rounds up the ballot questions. More coverage: Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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