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Ward 2 candidate cites experience, fresh ideas for position
An Albert Lea man running for the 2nd Ward Albert Lea City Council seat said he is ready ...
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Jensen goes from maverick lawmaker to GOP standard bearer
It can take many years and many terms for state lawmakers to make their mark at Minnesota’s Capitol. ...
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Minnesota gubernatorial candidates go on attack in debate
MINNEAPOLIS — Republican challenger Scott Jensen launched sharp attacks against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday night over ...
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Shea, Strom face off in candidate forum
Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office candidates discussed what they would do if elected sheriff on Monday on issues such ...
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Candidate pleased with direction of city, hopes to continue efforts
Second Ward Councilor Larry Baker said he is proud to be a part of the recent successes in ...
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4th Ward councilor hopes voters will trust his experience and reelect for another term
Experience helps, and that’s something Reid Olson has as he runs for a fifth term as councilor for ...
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Woman returns to hometown, hopes to have positive influence on council
Sherri Rasmussen grew up in Albert Lea before she left after graduating. Now she’s back and running for ...
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Herman hopes to continue service to the community as a commissioner
Fifth District Commissioner Ted Herman is hoping to continue his life of public service with another term on ...
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Forman, running unopposed, proud of work thus far on county board
Albert Lean John Forman is looking forward to two more years on the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners. ...
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Minnesota universities compete to get most students voting in midterm election
By Linton Ritchie Jr., Minnesota Public Radio News Democracy Cup is a collegiate competition that highlights the Minnesota ...
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1st District candidate has had long interest in politics
When trying something new, patience may be required. And when Julie Ackland, a family housing specialist for the ...
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Chamber announces candidate forums
The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday announced candidate forums for city, county, ...
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5th District candidate has history of involvement in community, interest in local government
Rural Albert Lean Nicole Eckstrom has always had an interest in local politics. She said her parents emphasized ...
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1st District commissioner wants to ‘continue to make a difference’
Brad Edwin’s interest in local government began “some time ago,” and when Glen Mathiason — the previous Freeborn ...
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Early voting starts in Minnesota
Early voting began Friday in Minnesota for people who choose to use an absentee ballot instead of voting in ...
