election 2020
Novak: I stand for vitality, transparency, opportunity
Oct 21, 2020
I was born and raised in Lake City, Minnesota. My maiden name was Coleman. As a teenager I was the smiling face you saw at Fiesta Foods and Pepin Heights. I have very deep roots and my family lineage stems back to the original founders of Lake City. My grandmother Betty was a Dwelle. She married...
Nichols has the right qualities to lead
Oct 21, 2020
I was pleased to see so many wonderful letters supporting Mayor Mark Nichols for mayor in this past week’s Graphic. I see no purpose in repeating what others have written.
Mark has always shown a genuine concern for the health and welfare of others. This is the most important quality to look for...
DeVinny: Lake City has persevered
Oct 21, 2020
As my first term on city council comes to a close, I reflect on all that has been accomplished and am energized by the work that lies ahead in this community. I won’t list off all the areas I believe this city is making progress on, as I will exceed the word limit. I would like to highlight...
No more election letters
Oct 21, 2020
This is the last issue where letters about the 2020 election will appear in Graphic before the Nov. 3 general election, except under very narrow circumstances where a candidate is allowed to rebut a claim made about them in a letter in this week’s issue.
To read all the election letters and other...
Compare state senate candidates on climate and healthcare issues
Oct 21, 2020
When comparing the candidates for MN Senate District 21 there are several things you should consider.
On the issue of climate change:
Mike Goggin who is a project manager for the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant has:
a. publicly stated that man is not responsible for any climate change issues
b...
Michelle Larson - Lake City School Board Candidate Q&A
Oct 14, 2020
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
Lake City is home. It’s where I was raised, where my husband was raised, and where my husband, Nate, and I now choose to raise our 3 boys because being in a community with a strong, safe school district with caring teachers and support...
Heath Oeltjen - Lake City School Board Candidate Q&A
Oct 14, 2020
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I feel it is important to provide our children with an education that prepares them for the jobs of the future. I have experience of serving on and leading the school board, and feel that I can contribute to providing that education to...
Jack Rol - Lake City School Board Candidate Q&A
Oct 14, 2020
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I truly appreciate the possibility of continuing to serve as a member of the Lake City School Board. We have a special district that does so much for the youth of this community, and I’d be honored to continue to be a part of it.
What...
Kevin Pavelka - Lake City School Board Candidate Q&A
Oct 14, 2020
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I am running for this seat because I believe it is important to be involved in our community and I believe I am qualified to make decisions that have the best interests of our students in mind.
What skills or characteristics make you a...
Put a farmer in the state senate
Oct 14, 2020
There is a little known fact in the race for Minnesota Senate. There are no active farmers in the Minnesota Senate.
As a fourth generation family farmer, Ralph Kaehler will bring his life experience and the fresh perspective Minnesotans need to the state legislature.
He is endorsed by the...
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