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Matt Mikus
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Digital producer and journalist at @mprnews.org. Off the clock, I'm a fan of board games, video games and curling. Will travel for breweries. Michigan State alum. Go Green.
Now I follow, thanks for the clarification!
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Now after some coffee, and a quote post reminding me that the MLS season starts in February already, I’m realizing my curiosity is more about the change in general

Sorry!
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Honestly, now that I think about it, feel a little silly framing it this way.

I went to a home opener in March a few years back. Had a fun time.

But the lost May and June games, you feel that’s an issue? Mind helping a newbie out with your thoughts on that?
November 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Here's a guide to help find all our resources, like our Build a Ballot tool, and explainers on how Ranked Choice Voting works. (Built by @anikabesst.bsky.social)
Minnesota voter guide: Use 'Build Your Ballot' to prepare for the Nov. 4 local elections
Minnesota voters can get ready for Tuesday’s local elections with MPR News’ free “Build Your Ballot” tool. Learn who’s on your ballot, where candidates stand and explore issue-based candidate quizzes ...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
And there are two Minnesota Senate races, one in eastern suburbs and another in Wright County, have the potential to reorder party control at the Legislature. (Reporting by Dana Ferguson)
Voters in 2 special elections decide Minnesota Senate party control
Races in the Wright County and Woodbury districts could retain the DFL edge or flip control of the chamber with a Republican sweep.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In the St. Cloud area, two candidates are vying for an open seat on the Stearns County board. Amin Ali and Bob Johnson received the most votes in the August primary election. (By @kirstimarohn.bsky.social)
Stearns County holds election for board seat that hasn’t been vacant in more than three decades
The District 4 seat is vacant for the first time in more than three decades, after the resignation of a longtime commissioner. One of the candidates would be the state’s first Somali American county c...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Six candidates are facing off over three seats this fall on the Anoka-Hennepin school board, and the money flooding into the races to oversee the state’s largest school district has far outpaced normal spending for a down-ballot election. (By @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social)
Election spending spikes for school board races in Anoka-Hennepin district
Six candidates are vying for control of three seats on the six-member Anoka-Hennepin School District board. Campaign money is flooding in from unions and national political groups in what are supposed...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Duluth residents are voting on a "right to repair" ballot initiative that's drawing a lot of attention. Here's the latest on that race from Dan Kraker.
Duluth ballot initiative would allow tenants to pay for repairs and deduct costs from their rent
The so-called “Right to Repair” initiative would allow renters to pay for minor repairs and deduct the cost from their rent if landlords fail to respond. But some worry tenants could be left footing t...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We couldn't get all 15 candidates into our quiz, but here's a quiz with some of the top contenders.
Select a candidate: Which Minneapolis mayoral candidates do you agree with most?
Voting for Minneapolis mayor? It's a crowded field. Here's a quiz to help you learn more about the candidates.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Voters in Minneapolis will have 15 candidates to choose from in the 2025 mayoral election on Nov. 4.
Voter guides: 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race
Minneapolis is electing its next mayor on Nov. 4, 2025. No Republicans in the race — but plenty of platforms to choose from, spanning major parties and independents.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
And here's a fun quiz we made to see who you think you might match with for St. Paul:
Select a candidate: Which St. Paul mayoral candidates do you agree with most?
Planning to vote for St. Paul mayor but not sure who to pick? Take our quiz to find out which candidates most closely align with you on key issues affecting St. Paul.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul will pick a mayor, and both have incumbents running for their third term.

Learn more about the candidates for St Paul here:
Voter guides: 2025 St. Paul mayoral race
St. Paul is electing its next mayor on Nov. 4, 2025. All five candidates are nonpartisan.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM