The League of Women Voters of Dakota County held a candidate forum Sept. 4 featuring Melissa Field and Leah Gardner, the candidates seeking to fill a vacant seat on the District 196 School Board in the upcoming special election. A recording of the forum is available to view on the District 196 YouTube channel. Early/absentee voting for the November 5, 2024 election starts September 20. For information on where and how to vote, go to mnvotes.org.