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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 13h

This is what democracy looks like. Thank you candidates, cosponsors and voters from Ward 10 for a full and fruitful city council candidate forum earlier this week!

lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 1d

We welcome you to the Ward 12 city council candidate forum this evening:

⏰6:30 - 8:15 pm
📍Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church - 4101 37th Ave S

Free & open to the public!

For more information: lwvmpls.org/2025-candida...

#LWVMpls
#YourCityYourVoiceVOTE
#CandidateForums
#CityofMplsElection

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you Ward 9 Candidates (L-R) Dan Orban & Jason Chavez! Thank you to our host Aim Academy of Science & Tech and our cosponsors for making this event possible!

If you missed this or any other #LWVMpls candidate forum this election season, check out the recording(s) lwvmpls.org/2025-candida...

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 2d

ENOUGH!

The League of Women Voters Minneapolis is proud to stand with #LWVUS and #LWVMN in demanding legislative action on Comprehensive Gun Reform.
#ComprehensiveGunReform
#LWVMpls

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 4d

The League of Women Voters has signed on to No Kings! In Minneapolis, LWVMpls will be at the Gold Medal Park gathering Oct 18th. Join us! Register your participation at nokings.org so an accurate count of the will of the people can be documented!

A map of all the No Kings rallies planned across Minnesota with the caption, " MINNESOTANS SHOW UP! NOKINGS.ORG

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 4d

It’s been 5 years since the murder of George Floyd drew attention to systemic problems within the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). Join us for a Lunch & Learn
Free & Open to the public!

⏰Tuesday, October 7 noon – 1pm
📍via Zoom: tinyurl.com/fwvf5vhy
📚Learn more: tinyurl.com/y6zmh2td/

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 4d

🌟🎤Tonight is Ward 9's night! Join us at Aim Academy,⏰7-8:30 pm for our City Council Candidate Forum.

This event is free & open to the public!

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 7d

Minneapolis, early voting for the Nov 4th Election is on NOW! Cast your ballot by mail or in-person. Go to the LWVMpls.org For Voters Page for all the ways and places to register and vote. YOUR CITY. YOUR VOICE. VOTE!

A graphic with important Minnesota voting dates. Early voting started September 19th. The last day to pre-register to vote is October 14th, although one can also register at the same time they vote in-person.
And the Saturday before Election Day, November 1st, is a dedicated early voting day.

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 7d

LWV Leagues across the nation are joing the call to save our democracy. LWVMpls will be raising our voices at Gold Medal Park on Oct 18th. Join us! *Be sure to register so the strength of our numbers can be accurately reported. Go to nokings.org

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 10d

LWV Mpls members & members in training distributed our 2025 Voters Guide at the Linden Hills Fall Festival this weekend. Get your copy: tinyurl.com/24vxr3cp or contact our office for print versions: lwvmpls.org/contact-us/

#LWVMpls
#VotersGuide
#VoteReady
#YourCityYourVoiceVOTE

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 10d

📣Ward 11 City Council Candidate Forum is tonight at Creekside United Church of Christ, formerly Mayflower UCC at 6pm.

✔️Free & open to all, we welcome the public to hear from and learn about all Ward 11 candidates on issues affecting our city.

lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 11d

Tonight (9/29) is Ward 8's Candidate Forum co-sponsored by Kingfield Neighborhood Association & Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA)!
📍Lake Country School - 3755 Pleasant Ave
⏱ 6:00 - 7:30 Forum (bring your questions!)
➡7:30 - 8pm Meet & Greet with Candidates

lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 14d

Great turnout for the Ward 1 City Council candidate forum held at the Northeast Recreation Center last night.

Photo: Ward 1 City Council candidates (L to R) Edwin Fruit, Elliot Payne, Brian Strahan.

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 18d

The Statue of Liberty welcomes the "huddled masses yearning to live free," but our immigration policy has strayed far from that American ideal. Join our October 2nd Civic Buzz, U.S. Immigration Policy in 2025: Incarceration & Deportation Without Due Process with expert Kari Hong, 7-8:30 pm.

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 21d

MINNEAPOLIS! Early voting begins TODAY in the November 4th city-wide election! EVERY elected office is on the ballot affecting how we live, work, and learn in the City of Lakes. Details on registering and ways to vote are on the For Voter page of LWVMpls.org. YOUR CITY. YOUR VOICE. VOTE!

A graphic with squares indicating important dates in the November 4th, 2025 Minnesota General Election. September 19, early voting begins. October 14th, last day to pre-register to vote. Saturday November 1, Saturday in person early voting.
There will also be additional early in person voting pop-ups to be announced. Mail-in absentee voting also begins September 19th. And in Minnesota voters may register right when they vote in person, including on Election Day.

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 22d

MInneapolis Ward 4 voters represented at the Sept 17th LWVMpls Candidate Forum! Thank you to November 4th candidates Leslie Davis, Marvina Haynes, and LaTrisha Vetaw for participating.
Forums recordings and voting info are at LWVMpls.org. Early voting starts Sept 19th. YOUR CITY. YOUR VOICE. VOTE!

Minneapolis City Council Candidates for Ward 4, Leslie Davis, Marvina Haynes, and LaTrisha Vetaw answering questions at the North Market Community Center on Sept 17th.

Photo of Ward 4 voters listening to council candidates at the LWVMpls Candidate Forum Sept 17th at North Market Community Center in Minneapolis.

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 24d

If you missed the LWVMpls Ward 6 Candidate Forum Sept 11th at the Brian Coyle Center, you can still see and hear candidates Jamal Osman - incumbent, and Mohamoud Hasan- challenger, on the unedited recording. Find it on the Candidate Forum page of LWVMpls.org.

Photo of Minneapolis Ward 6 Candidates Incumbent Jamal Osman and Challenger Mohamoud Hassan.

lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 24d

LWVMpls celebrated National Voter Registration Day with MN Secretary of State Steve Simon and future voters at MTS Secondary School in Minneapolis...joined by Banaadir Academy and PEASE Charter Schools, the Mpls Election Office and LWVMN. Registration links are on the For Voter page at LWVMpls.org.

Photo of the voting presentation at MTC Secondary in Minneapolis.

Photo of MN Secretary of State Steve Simon speaking to students about voting and civic engagement.

Photo of LWVMpls and LWVMN volunteers, along with representatives from the Minneapolis Election Office, MN Secretary of State's Youth Voter Outreach.

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · 25d

Our Ward 7 Candidate Forum is tonight at 7pm! This event is free and open to the public. All candidates on the ballot have been invited to participate.

Thank you cosponsors: Bakken Museum, Bryn Mawr Neighb Assn, @communitypowermn.bsky.social, West Maka Ska Neighb Assn

#CandidateForum #LWVMpls

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join LWVMpls at this fun event, and while you're browsing the arts, bopping to music, and munching on treats, give us just two minutes to get you registered to vote in the Minneapolis city-wide Nov 4th Election. YOUR CITY. YOUR VOICE. VOTE! LWVMpls.org

The Waite Park Fall Festival in Minneapolis, Saturday, September 13th, 1810 34th Ave NE. Live music, Food, Local Artists, Kid's Games.
Join LWVMpls at this fun event, and while you're browsing the arts, bopping to music, and munching on treats, give us just two minutes to get you registered to vote in the Minneapolis city-wide Nov 4th Election. YOUR CITY. YOUR VOICE. VOTE! LWVMpls.org

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · Sep 10

LWVMpls is looking for ways to implement the principles behind the letters D.E.I. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. The essentials of a just and healthy society. Join our D.E.I. Book Club. Everyone is welcome. Our next meeting is on October 15th. Details at LWVMpls.org

The book cover of "POVERTY, By America" by Matthew Desmond is shown.

LWVMpls is looking for ways to implement the principles behind the letters D.E.I. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. The essentials of a just and healthy society. Join us in our search for more understanding and civic engagement by participating in our D.E.I. Book Club. Everyone is welcome. Our next meeting is on October 15th. Details at LWVMpls.org

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you to the 13 candidates and the nearly 400 in-person and livestreaming voters who attended the Sept 9th LWVMpls Minneapolis Mayoral Forum. See recordings of past forums and our schedule of forums for every contested city race in the Nov election at lwvmpls.org. YOUR CITY. YOUR VOICE. VOTE!

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thanks for the repost! See you there.

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tonight’s another chance to hear from the Minneapolis mayoral candidates! 6–8 pm at the Downtown Library or stream live from anywhere. Thank you @lwvmpls.bsky.social for hosting!

It’s a competitive race under Ranked Choice Voting—make sure to rank your ballot. Early voting begins in just 10 days!

FairVote Minnesota @fairvotemn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tonight is the LWV Minneapolis Mayoral forum! We're excited to be partnering with the League this year to provide RCV education at this event and more of their forums. Join us at the Minneapolis Central Library from 6pm to 8pm!

Volunteer with us at upcoming forums: rankyourvote.org/calendar

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League of Women Voters of the US @lwvus.bsky.social · Sep 9

Student voters, an increasingly critical demographic, face hidden threats to their right to vote in "use it or lose it" laws.

www.lwv.org/blog/use-it-...

“Use It or Lose It” Purges Threaten College Students’ Right to Vote | League of Women Voters

Student voters are increasingly powerful — boasting some 40 million eligible voters. However, students face a hidden threat to their right to vote: “Use It or Lose It” voter roll purging laws.

www.lwv.org

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lwvmpls.bsky.social @lwvmpls.bsky.social · Sep 6

Find LWVMpls at Open Streets Sat, Sept 6th, and register to vote in the November City-Wide Election! YOUR CITY. YOUR VOICE. VOTE! LWVMpls.org

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