Key MN Lawmakers Back Runoff For Close Races (KELO Sioux Falls) Two MN state lawmakers with expertise on election matters say they will push legislation for runoff elections.

Reports Says MN Has ESL Teacher Shortage (KIMT Mason City) AUSTIN, MN - A new report says Minnesota is behind the national average in the number of English as a second language teachers. The national ratio is 19 students to one. Minnesota's number is 49 students to one ESL teacher. In Austin, the district says their English language program is growing.