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2024 election season in full swing, Minnesota preps for primary

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January 17, 2024

2024 election season in full swing, Minnesota preps for primary

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The 2024 election season is in full swing. The GOP of Iowa selected Former President Donald Trump as its preferred presidential candidate on Monday. Now, Minnesota, along with other states, is gearing up to choose its preferred candidate.

Minnesota’s primary will be held March 5, also known as ‘Super Tuesday’. However, voting starts weeks before that. Absentee voting starts as early as January 19.

According to Olmsted County Election Manager Luke Turner, the final touches are being put on the ballot and the county is working on hiring and training election staff.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said this election cycle is going to attract the attention of many.

“This is your chance to get in on the ground floor and help determine who the nominee of your party is going to be,” Simon said.

The ballots are being finalized, but before you cast your vote, you must declare your party. In Minnesota, that is either Republican, DFL, or the Legalize Marijuana Now party. Turner expressed the importance of doing your research before requesting a ballot.

“It’s also a way to express a preference about who ought to be on the ballot later on in November, when the really big decision will come. Not only in the presidential election, but in so many other contests as well,” Simon said.

In 2020, some were fearful of absentee voting and questions around validity spiraled. According to Turner, there are multiple checks and balances ensuring a fair election.

“We have judges from both political parties, Republicans and Democrats, on the ballot board coming back this January, every single ballot that comes in via the mail is reviewed by two election judges before it’s accepted and rejected,” Turner explained.

Turner said ballot requests have rolled in and can be requested as late as March 5, but it’s better to be ahead of the curve.

“I’d encourage you to do it early just to make sure you have time for the mail to go to your house and back. Another option is absentee in person,” Turner said.

Once the ballot is finalized, it will not change. Turner advised staying up to date on candidates. Some could drop out of the race but will still show up on the primary ballot.

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“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol for June 17th

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2 hours ago

June 17, 2024

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“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol

Question: I am a truck driver and I see a lot of people making some poor choices around us big rigs out here. Do you guys still talk about the “no zone?” If not, please do and thank you.

Answer: Thank you for the email and yes, we do and I will help get the word out. If you are following a commercial vehicle, stay out of its “no zones.” These zones are blind spots to the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle. Some truck drivers may not be able to see up to 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the trailer, and up to 200 feet to the rear.

Trucks and buses have operating restrictions, and sometimes use technology like speed limiters. Honking, driving aggressively, or weaving through traffic won’t make the trip faster, but can cause dangerous distractions and crashes. A little bit of patience and courtesy can go a long way and help keep everyone safe.

A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).

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Three-star OL Daniel Shipp commits to Minnesota

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June 17, 2024

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Three-star OL Daniel Shipp commits to Minnesota

The Minnesota Golden Gophers’ “Summer Splash” continued into this weekend, with offensive lineman Daniel Shipp becoming the first of five recruits to grab an oar.

Get to know Daniel Shipp

Height: 6’6”
Weight: 275

Power 5 Scholarship Offers: None

247 Sports Composite Rating: N/A

Scouting Report

Shipp missed all of last season due to a knee injury, which is at least part of the reason Minnesota is his only Power 5 as of this writing. There is no denying that he has the right frame, length, and athleticism. Shipp is also light on his feet and can change direction quickly. But he’ll need to stay healthy this fall and prove that he is more than a set of physical tools.

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Wiley named to University of Minnesota Duluth's dean's list

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June 16, 2024

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Wiley named to University of Minnesota Duluth's dean's list

The University of Minnesota Duluth announced that junior Emma Wiley, Millarton, N.D., has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.

Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits.

Wiley attends the University of Minnesota Duluth’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and majors in human and social science and theater.

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