Politics

Additional Q-and-A with Alex Falconer

EPLN Staff Reports • September 27, 2024

Get to know Alex Falconer, Democratic candidate for Minnesota House District 49A.

Additional Q-and-A with Stacy Bettison

EPLN Staff Reports • September 27, 2024

Get to know Stacy Bettison, Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 49A.

EPLN election letters policy reminder

EPLN Staff Reports • September 27, 2024

Eden Prairie Local News outlines its election letters to the editor policy, including guidelines for submission and documentation requirements.

EPLN’s 2024 Voter Guide on its way to local mailboxes

EPLN Staff Reports • September 26, 2024

The 2024 Voter Guide produced by Eden Prairie Local News (EPLN) is scheduled to be delivered to local mailboxes the first week of October.

Voter drive encourages student participation in elections

Juliana Allen • September 26, 2024

From left: EPHS teacher Kaitlyn Minarchish, junior Dheekshi Jayaprakash, and LWV MEPH members Tom Rose and Kyle Rose. Photo by Juliana Allen Civic-minded students at Eden Prairie High School learned...

Goettel, Beck seek County Board District 5 four-year commissioner term

Jim Bayer • September 26, 2024

Two candidates compete for the Hennepin County Board District 5 seat, addressing key issues like housing, healthcare, and recycling.

In-person voting begins for the U.S. presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day

Associated Press • September 24, 2024

Early in-person voting begins amid heightened political tensions and security concerns, marking a critical step toward Election Day 2024.

Living expenses, illegal immigration top of mind for Greater Minnesotans, MinnPost poll shows

MinnPost • September 24, 2024

Data shows differences in Minnesotans' priority issues this election cycle both regionally and along party lines.

MN House 49A and 49B candidates air their views at forum

Joanna Werch Takes • September 19, 2024

Candidates for the two statehouse seats expressed widespread agreement on some issues, while maintaining an emphasis on different priorities.

Nonpartisan call to action on National Voter Registration Day

Juliana Allen • September 17, 2024

League of Women Voters hosts voter registration events at local venues, encouraging civic participation among students and residents.

Tension emerges during policy debate at Hennepin County Board District 6 candidate forum

Stuart Sudak • September 16, 2024

Hennepin County Board District 6 candidates Heather Edelson and Marisa Simonetti debate taxes, crime, and housing, with brief moments of tension.

Council candidates answer questions face to face

Mark Weber • September 14, 2024

Eden Prairie City Council candidates discuss experience, new perspectives, and key issues ahead of the Nov. 5 election.