Minneapolis opens 12 pop-up early voting sites across the city ahead of Nov. 3 election

Minneapolis is expanding early voting opportunities with 12 pop-up locations opening across the city Monday as officials encourage residents to cast their ballots before Election Day.The temporary voting sites will operate at community centers, parks, cultural institutions and other neighborhood locations through Friday, Oct. 30. Most sites will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with adjusted hours on select dates.Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and city election officials kicked off the program Monday at Webber Community Center in north Minneapolis."We want to make sure that you have full access to the ballot," Frey said. "Our job is not to tell people how to vote; it's to make sure every eligible voter can cast their ballot freely, safely, and confidently."The pop-up locations are part of the city's effort to make voting more accessible ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.Simon said Minnesota has ranked first in the nation for voter turnout in mo