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At Issue: Aug. 9 — Primary election this Tuesday, Medicaid fraudsters restitution
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ryan Pattee , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Leading up to the primary, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News has been reaching out to candidates to discuss their stances on various issues.
Minnesotans are preparing to vote in the primary election. The election is set to take place this Tuesday and will help determine the candidates for the general election in November. Leading up to the primary, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News has been reaching out to candidates to discuss their stances on various issues.
The news station has also conducted a Survey USA poll, which shows some interesting trends among the candidates. Further details on the primary election and the poll results are available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, including information on candidate interviews and the latest survey findings.
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Category: government Published: August 9, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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