The US Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in two local counties. This effort is taking place in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Further information about this monitoring is available from kare11.com. Details about the scope and nature of the monitoring are not provided here, but can be found on the kare11.com website.
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