With the clock rapidly winding down to Election Day, Brooklyn Park voters are being reminded of the important dos and don'ts for ensuring their votes count. Those opting for absentee voting had up until 5 p.m. yesterday to cast their vote in person at City Hall, as reported by a City of Brooklyn Park. A critical note for mail-in voters: ballots are strictly to be dropped off at City Hall and must be in by 8 p.m. on Election Day or risk being discounted.

Amid concerns about mail delays, residents who have recently sent their ballots by post should promptly check the status at mnvotes.org. If ballots are not yet accepted, voters should quickly make a plan to vote in person on Election Day. "An election judge will confirm that your previously issued ballot has not been accepted and issue you a new ballot on the spot," as stated by the City of Brooklyn Park.

As for August 13, voters can head over to their designated polling places from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to cast their vote. The city's online voting page offers an interactive map to assist residents in pinpointing their polling location. A couple of location-specific advisories include Park Center voters (E-1) who are instructed to enter from Noble Avenue and Zanewood Community School voters (W-5) who should use the Zanewood Recreation Center entrance.