In Minnesota, most polling places open today at 7 a.m.; a few polling places in small townships may open as late as 10 a.m. All polls close at 8 p.m.

Minnesota law allows workers to take time off from their jobs without losing salary or wages to vote during the morning of state elections.

Another convenience for disabled Minnesota voters is that if you can't easily leave your vehicle, you can ask for the ballot to be brought out to your car.

You may vote in Minnesota if you are 18 or older, a United States citizen and a Minnesota resident for at least 20 days before the election.

You may not vote if you are under guardianship, have been found legally incompetent or have been stripped of your civil rights.

People may register at the polls with:

• A Minnesota driver's license or learner's permit, or a receipt for either that shows your correct address.

• A valid Minnesota identification card (or receipt) showing your correct address.

• Someone to vouch for your residence in the precinct.

• A utility bill due within 30 days of the election with your name and current address plus one of the following -- a Minnesota driver's license or ID card, U.S. passport, military ID card or an ID card of a post-secondary educational institution in Minnesota.

• College students may use a current student fee statement that contains the student's valid address in the precinct together with a picture identification card.

If you live in St. Louis County and have questions, call (218) 726-2385. In Duluth, call the city clerk's office at 723-3342. You can also go online to the Minnesota secretary of state's Web site at:  enrupload.sos.state.mn.us/oss/ to find out where you vote.