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MN House Districts 44A and 44B Candidate Forum, held on September 10, can be viewed on Nine North: https://ninenorth.org/speak-outs/.  Who: 44A: Peter Fischer, DFL; Karla Nelson, R; 44B: Leon Lillie, DFL; Bill Dahn, R.

Maplewood City Council and Mayor Candidate Forum, held on September 11, can now be viewed at: https://vod.maplewoodmn.gov/CablecastPublicSite/show/1546?channel=1.  Who: Rebecca Cave, Stephen Fitze, Alex Kline, Nikki Villavicencio

MN House District 40B Candidate Forum, held on September 17, can now be viewed on Nine North: https://ninenorth.org/speak-outs/.   Who: Curtis Johnson, DFL; Paul Wikstrom, R

Little Canada City Council Candidate Forum, held on September 18, can now be viewed on Nine North: https://ninenorth.org/speak-outs/.  Who: Chris Kwapick, Angie Malone, Teresa Miller

VOTE411 is the League’s one-stop shop for all things voting-related, for the General Election. This year, over 7,000 candidates across the state were invited to participate. Nonpartisan and objective, VOTE411 provides unbiased candidate information through the bi-lingual voter guide, allowing you to compare candidates in their own words, through their responses to League-provided questions.

This latest issue of the Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues (CMAL) newsletter has information on Watershed Study updates, Notes from the LWVUS Convention, and Pure Iowa Water

View newsletter here.

What are they?

Non-partisan events where candidates running in local elections respond to questions submitted by community members and the audience. Organized by the League of Women Voters, the forums are a unique opportunity to engage with candidates and learn about their policy positions.

How can I participate?

Absentee Voting for General Election Begins September 20:  Check Vote411.org or MNVotes.gov for information on polling locations, sample ballots, and other information.

Supporting “The Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy,” a two-part program will begin with showing the award-winning film, Stripped for Parts:  American Journalism on the Brink on Thursday, September 12 at Ramsey County Library – Roseville.

Film will begin at 5:45 p.m. with a meet and greet beginning at 5:00 p.m. Co-sponsors: Do Good Roseville and Ramsey County Library - Roseville.

The 8th Annual League of Women Voters of Roseville Area Brews & Book Reviews event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Crooked Pint & Ale House, 1734 Aldolphus Street, Maplewood. Invite a friend, family or neighbor. Share a book or podcast recommendation and enjoy good conversation. Hope to see you there! (https://www.crookedpint.com/maplewood/)