Star Tribune: Youth, diversity win big in Minneapolis election

• http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/230919001.html

Star Tribune: In Minneapolis, three council members are on the ropes

• http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/225666941.html

Southwest Journal: 10th Ward candidate profile: Lisa Bender

• http://www.southwestjournal.com/news/2013-city-election/10th-ward-candidate-profile-lisa-bender

Southwest Journal: Pregnant and campaigning: Council candidate door-knocks for two

• http://www.southwestjournal.com/news/2013-city-election/pregnant-and-campaigning-council-candidate-door-knocks-for-two

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