minnesota elections

New Minnesota law adds protections for election workers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) —  In Minnesota, new protections are now in place to protect election workers from threats, harassment, and intimidation. The new law makes it illegal to intimidate election workers, interfere with the administration of an election or tamper with voting equipment or a ballot box. The state joins a growing list of other states that have enacted…

Thousands vote early in Cass and Clay Counties

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many people have cast their ballots in North Dakota and Minnesota for early voting. Cass County officials say just under 5,000 people have voted across its five locations since Monday. Clay County officials say 3,400 ballots have been cast since early voting began in September. “It’s been pretty steady. We’re quite happy with how the results…