U.S. Department of Justice staff are expected to monitor polling places in Hennepin County on Tuesday, but they will not be allowed inside polling locations after the county denied the federal agency’s request for access.

Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide which candidates will advance to the November general election — including races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, the state Legislature and statewide offices.

This free event takes place from noon - 4 p.m. at the intersection of 7th and Hope streets. 7th Street Live features live entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, double dutch, cultural dance performances, boxing exhibitions and more.

CoreCivic announced Aug. 4 that it sold Prairie Correctional Facility, a 1,600-bed facility, to DHS and expects to continue operating it under its existing contract with ICE.

After years of heartbreaking drownings involving autistic Somali children, Maangaar Voices is helping caregivers gain lifesaving swimming skills while advocating for greater support for families raising children with autism and other developmental disabilities.