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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

October 13 is the last day for Minnesotans to register to vote online. If you moved, changed your name, have not voted in 4 years or turned 18, check your registration and get registered at www.sos.mn.gov/elections-vo...

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Join Secretary Simon and Jennifer Morrell of The Elections Group for a virtual town hall meeting on October 20 at 7 pm. Together they will discuss what to expect for voters heading into Election Day. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Minnesota House District 32A. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of NorthMetro TV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/uE9LmnduGq4

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Minnesota House District 32A - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Minnesota Senate District 32. Thanks to the candidates, League volunteers, community members who submitted questions, the Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the staff of NorthMetro TV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/shi-F_tFbGk

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Minnesota Senate District 32 - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Minnesota has several options for domestic abuse survivors to keep their address private while exercising their right to vote. Learn more at: www.sos.mn.gov/safe-at-home...

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The LWV ABC Candidate Forum for MN House District 31B is now available. Thanks to the candidates, League volunteers, community members who submitted questions, the Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the staff of NorthMetro TV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/FawTHUD_VQg

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Minnesota House District 31B - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Watch the LWV ABC Candidate Forum for Minnesota Senate District 31. Thanks to the candidates, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions, the Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the staff of NorthMetro TV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/SmQAIPowCq8

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Minnesota Senate District 31 - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Operation Metro Surge officially ended in Minnesota, but federal agents have simply adapted and shifted tactics - including the latest practice of re-arresting and re-detaining immigrants immediately after their habeas corpus petitions are granted by a judge

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

19 states, including New York, still have a “voluntary intoxication” loophole for rape. Something legislators need to rectify in all states - and something every student needs to consider when choosing where to go to college.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The LWV Candidate Forum for Columbia Heights Mayor is now available on our website and our YouTube Channel. Thanks to the candidates, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the City of Columbia Heights for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/RjzwbGRupDI

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Columbia Heights Mayor - 2026 LWV Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The LWV Candidate Forum for Columbia Heights City Council is now available on our website and our YouTube Channel. Thanks to the candidates, League volunteers, community members who submitted questions and the City of Columbia Heights for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/6ROuMvi80uY

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Columbia Heights City Council Member at Large - 2026 LWV Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For residents of Columbus, Lino Lakes and Linwood Township in the ISD 624 School District, the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area has completed their Candidate Forum for Forest Lake School Board. Watch on YouTube or find on our website youtu.be/zy80PC5klhA?...

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School Board Candidate Forum 2026 - Forest Lake, MN

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Be an informed voter! Watch Candidate Forums for state, county and city races in Anoka County at my.lwv.org/minnesota/an... Candidate Forums include contested city elections in Anoka, Andover, Blaine, Champlin, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Nowthen, Ramsey and Spring Lake Park.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join the LWV Council of Metropolitan Leagues (CMAL) on October 29 via Zoom to learn about the Imagine 2050 Housing Policy Plan, how land trusts may help development of affordable housing, and how municipalities are responding. Register: lwvmn-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“I want to be very clear – this ruling has no effect on Minnesota elections. Minnesota has never used the SAVE Program for voter verification, we’re not permitted in state law to do so, and we have no plans to do so.” - MN Secretary of State Steve Simon www.sos.mn.gov/about-the-of...

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ACLU of Minnesota @aclumn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On Thursday, the ACLU-MN hosted a screening of "Minority Report" as a kick off to our new surveillance campaign, which is focused on ending ALPR mass surveillance in Minnesota. Learn more about this work and get involved at aclu-mn.org/campaigns-initiatives/end-alpr-mass-surveillance-in-minnesota

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Since 2019, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, a 50-person division within the attorney general’s office, has convicted over 350 people for Medicaid fraud.

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Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · 30/09/2026

The Minnesota Truth Council, tasked with documenting the harms of Operation Metro Surge and the resilience of Minnesotans, held its final public meeting Tuesday in Rochester. The council will release a preliminary report at the end of October and a final report Dec. 1.

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Minnesota Truth Council concludes public testimony on Operation Metro Surge • Minnesota Reformer

A council tasked with documenting the harms of — and resistance to — the federal government’s immigration crackdown held its final public meeting Tuesday in Rochester. Gov. Tim Walz established the M...

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Minnesota House District 30B. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the city of Nowthen for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/Hr7ocNW9M6U

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Minnesota House District 30B - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Minnesota Senate District 30. Thanks to the candidate who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the city of Nowthen for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/QcgN6Zd_-tM

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Minnesota Senate District 30 - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mail your Minnesota absentee ballot early and track your ballot at mnvotes.sos.mn.gov/abstatus/index Mailing your ballot early gives you time to fix any problems before the deadline. Ballots must be received on or before Election Day in Minnesota.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Nowthen Mayor. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the city of Nowthen for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/ZNRGFTu0B7Y

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Nowthen Mayor - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Nowthen City Council At-large. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the city of Nowthen for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/FPIdoNPKNC0

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Nowthen City Council Member At Large - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Go to Vote411 at www.vote411.org/ballot, enter your address, and get your personal Voter Guide with information from all your candidates.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Columbus Mayor. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of North Metro TV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/9UV9t5aRdS0

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Columbus Mayor 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Columbus City Council Member at Large. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of North Metro TV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/uRPG5-Xos2Q

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Columbus City Council Member At Large - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Spring Lake Park Mayor. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of NorthMetro TV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/MCvr7y4t5vs

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Spring Lake Park Mayor - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Spring Lake Park City Council. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of NorthMetro TV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/5w_DqWWJ2WE

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Spring Lake Park City Council - 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Don’t confuse Vote.gov run by the Election Assistance Commission with VoteSafe .org VoteSafe, operated by Elon Musk’s America PAC, collects and sells personal and political information and your device and browser information. oligarchwatch.substack.com/p/the-hidden...

Friends don’t let friends use votesafe.org

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Minnesota law has polling place protections in place and the opportunity to vote early in person and by mail. youtu.be/bko0iLaHUCs?...

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What if ICE agents are at voting polls?

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“what we’re asking for and deserve is accountability and change.”

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“The cruelty and human rights violations we documented are not isolated incidents. They reflect a deeper, widespread problem with immigration enforcement operations in the United States. Piecemeal reform is not the way forward.” - Nadia Daar of Amnesty International www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

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Amnesty International calls for the abolition of ICE in new report

The organization documented a pattern of human rights violations in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge. Researchers recommend abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, discusses the League lawsuit to protect mail in voting, as well as other legal actions by LWV. www.allrisenews.com/p/league-of-...

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League of Women Voters CEO opens up on beating Trump's election threats

A recording from Adam Klasfeld's live video

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The primary focus of the Wacipi (powwow) is to honor and commemorate the Dakota 38 - 38 Dakota men hanged in Mankato in 1862 in the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The Wacipi is also a place to foster healing and cross-cultural understanding between Dakota and non-Dakota communities.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Watch Candidate Forums for Fridley City Council Wards 1, 2 and 3 on our website at my.lwv.org/minnesota/an... Thanks to the candidates, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions, the city of Fridley and the staff of NorthMetro TV for helping citizens be informed voters.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

In person absentee voting is available at Anoka County Gov’t Ctr for all county residents. Residents of * Andover * Anoka * Blaine * Centerville * Circle Pines * Coon Rapids * Fridley * Hilltop * Ramsey may vote at their city election offices. Oct 16 early voting begins in all Anoka cities.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For Anoka County residents in the White Bear Lake School District, the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area completed a candidate forum with the ISD 624 school board candidates. Watch on our website at at my.lwv.org/minnesota/an....

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Champlin City Council Ward 2. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of QCTV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/NsWL08P1kPU?...

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Champlin City Council Ward 2 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum | QCTV

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Champlin City Council Ward 1 . Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of QCTV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/f7sMSCGudGI?...

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Champlin City Council Ward 1 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum | QCTV

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Anoka City Council At Large. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of QCTV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/RWyX0eoWU_Q?...

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Anoka City Council At Large (Elect 2) 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum | QCTV

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

LWV ABC has completed our Candidate Forum for Anoka Mayor. Thanks to the candidates who participated, our League volunteers, the community members who submitted questions and the staff of QCTV for helping citizens be informed voters. youtu.be/wWOP05oCHdQ?...

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Anoka Mayor 2026 LWV ABC Candidate Forum | QCTV

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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Trump administration has slashed federal funding aimed at helping farmers of color access land. A partnership between a solar garden and a nonprofit supporting immigrant farmers is moving forward in Minnesota. By Andrew Hazzard

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Big Lake agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power

The Trump administration has slashed federal funding aimed at helping farmers of color access land. A partnership between a Big Lake solar garden and a nonprofit supporting immigrant farmers is moving...

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“An attack on a public figure is not a political statement. It is misguided, selfish, and inconsistent with any concept of a free or democratic society,” - Judge Ericksen

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Supreme Court upheld a Massachusetts federal court’s injunction on a U.S. Postal Service rule until after Nov. 3 but did not decide whether the rule itself was lawful.

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

USPS cannot refuse to deliver mail ballots for the November election. Nor can it require states to upload personal voter information into its new and untested online portal www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day - a great day to check your registration at mnvotes.sos.mn.gov/voterstatusc.... You can also register, get your sample ballot and request an absentee ballot at mnvotes.gov

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League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids Area @lwvabcmn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Submit your questions for your candidates for upcoming LWV ABC Candidate Forums at my.lwv.org/minnesota/an.... Deadlines: Sept 18 - Spring Lake Park Sept 19 - Columbus Sept 23 - Nowthen, SD30, HD30B Oct 1 - SD 31, HD31B, SD32, HD32A.

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