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Feb. 12, 2024: What you need to know about voting in Colorado’s presidential primary; Mardi Gras king cakes

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King Cakes on display at Rheinlander Bakery in Old Town Arvada, Feb. 6, 2024. King Cake has its roots in Catholic festivals marking Epiphany; in the United States its also associated with Mardi Gras.

Ballots are in the mail for Colorado’s March 5 presidential primary. We'll break down what you need to know. Then, congressional primaries are June 25. For the first time in nearly two decades, the 5th District has an open seat. Also, how a community’s feelings about its poorest residents shape housing policy. And, the taste of Mardi Gras in Olde Town Arvada.