election 2018
Letter: Four-lane is dangerous barrier between Lake City and the lake
Sep 5, 2018
To the editor:
Change, even that which offers great benefits, almost always comes with controversy. The proposed three-lane upgrade for Hwy. 61 is a case in point. The proposal will make our city more attractive, more pedestrian friendly, more bicycle friendly and more child friendly while, at the...
Letter: Ample free parking, even after highway project
Sep 5, 2018
To the editor:
The reconstruction of Trunk Highway 61 (TH61) scheduled for 2020 will bring many changes that directly benefit residents all across our city.
The new engineer-endorsed highway reconstruction will create improvements to pedestrian safety, noticeable traffic calming, opportunistic...
Gounty GOPs to host candidates
Sep 5, 2018
Wabasha County and Goodhue County voters will have a chance to learn what the Republican candidates are all about.
Wabasha County Republicans, in partnership with Goodhue County Republicans, have scheduled a “Meet the Republican Candidates Banquet” for Saturday, Sept. 15, at Zumbro Community...
Letter: Time to step away
Aug 22, 2018
To the editor:
Election results are quite telling, and with my poor showing at the polls (falling in last place) the last two elections, the message voters have sent me is quite apparent.
With this final endorsement, I will now formally end my public service career and walk away from those Lake...
Republicans plan candidate banquet
Aug 22, 2018
Wabasha and Goodhue County Republicans are hosting a “Meet the Republican Candidates” banquet featuring several Republican candidates for local and statewide office on Sept. 15.
Local legislators Steve Drazkowski, Mike Goggin, and Barb Haley will be in attendance, as will gubernatorial candidate...
Six file for three school board seats
Aug 15, 2018
Six people have filed for election to one of three open school board seats in the Nov. 6 general election.
All three incumbents – Dawn Balow, Mike Ohlhaber and Becca Weist – are seeking re-election.
Former school board member Kevin Pavelka is running, as are Kevin Dather, and Thomas Kregel.
The...
No filers for two Zumbro Falls council seats
Aug 15, 2018
The City of Zumbro Falls is two candidates short of a full ballot for the general election on Nov. 6.
Bruce Heitmann has filed for re-election as Mayor, Council Member Philip Dennison has filed for the open four-year seat, and Jason Faas has filed for treasurer.
That leaves two two-year council...
Primary voters set Nov. 6 ballot
Aug 15, 2018
Lake City voters in the Aug. 14 primary chose six city council candidates to appear on the general election ballot on Nov. 6.
Faye Brown, Amy Kohrs Alkire, John Mead, Russell Boe, Jason DeVinny, and Greg Schreck advanced to the general election. Edward Towey and Andru Peters did not.
Marty Kelly...
Candidate reports campaign sign thefts
Aug 8, 2018
Lake City City Council Candidate Andru Peters reported the theft of one of his campaign signs from a Lake City yard on Aug. 2, according to the Lake City Police Department. On Aug. 6, he reported three more.
Peters is one of eight candidates vying for three city council seats. On Aug. 14, voters...
Primary election is Tuesday
Aug 8, 2018
Local voters will have some decisions to make in the Tuesday, Aug. 14, primary election.
Goodhue County voters will select two of the three candidates for county sheriff to appear on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Marty Kelly, Paul Gielau, and Josh Stehr are all seeking to succeed retiring Goodhue County...
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