The candidates seeking the offices of Minnesota attorney general and secretary of state squared off in back-to-back televised debates on Sunday, making their final pitches to voters two weeks before Election Day.
Two weeks ago, the school confirmed it collected samples of a fungus found in the 17th Avenue Residence Hall, where some students who live there said they had been feeling ill for weeks before the discovery.
"A cool byproduct of it is by having people physically there, I do think that kind of signals to these local government agencies that 'Hey, people are watching. We are tuned in,'" said Jackie Renzetti.
The battle for Minnesota secretary of state isn't usually a high-profile race, but this year the election is gaining national attention - and cash.
"When the Latino community is getting fully involved, when people of color are getting fully involved, you're going to have a more representative democracy," said COPAL's Ryan Pérez.