Voters in the Twin Cities and beyond will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes in mayoral races, city council elections, and school referendums. WCCO TV has compiled a list of what you need to know before you vote, including how to find out what’s on your ballot, how to register, and more.

In other news, the wolf population around a northern Minnesota national park has dropped. MPR News reports that “the number of grey wolves in and around Voyageurs National Park in far northern Minnesota dropped by 19 percent compared to last year and by about 31 percent over the past two years,” according to a new report from researchers who have intensively studied wolves in the region for over a decade. Harsh winters and fewer deer are some of the factors impacting this decrease.

Looking to the future of clean energy, a potential source of clean jet fuel could be found in frozen farm fields. A key ingredient is winter camelina, a cover crop that not only protects the soil from erosion but also has potential for commercial use.

Although it’s November, many are already in the holiday spirit. If this describes you, you might be interested in a visit to the German-style Christmas market in Minneapolis. Bring Me The News reports, “The Minneapolis Christkindl Market is about ready to welcome its second annual holiday event. It’ll open a five-weekend run on Nov. 21, with a larger footprint and 10 new vendors on the roster.”
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