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During the arrest, a child in the park said, "'That's my teacher,'" the criminal complaint read.

The unidentified woman had been walking with a group to the lighthouse, members of which pulled her from the water.

The driver's blood alcohol content soon after the crash was 0.281%, according to the charges.

Two seats became open in the narrowly divided chamber after one senator died this summer and another was convicted of burglary.

All nine seats on the Park Board are up for grabs.

Mayor Jacob Frey is fighting for a third term as three Democratic opponents led by state Sen. Omar Fateh try to topple him.

Mayor Melvin Carter, seeking a third term leading St. Paul, faces several challengers, including state Rep. Kaohly Her, a former staff member.

Mayoral contests in Minneapolis and St. Paul lead a list of local races across the state. Minneapolis is also choosing its next City Council, while two special elections have control of the state Senate up for grabs.

The outcome of many contests, especially those that use ranked-choice voting, may not be certain on Tuesday.

The election will determine whether the progressive bloc continues to control the council.