election 2020
Focus on real threats, not political pranksters
Sep 23, 2020
I read with interest the article in the Sept. 10 edition of the Graphic about political yard signs and some local residents’ outrage that signs representing both major parties appear to have been stolen.
The anger at these minor offenses is misplaced given the real political crimes being committed...
Lake City candidate forum will be online this year
Sep 2, 2020
Lake City Chamber of Commerce and the Woman’s Club of Lake City will host a candidate forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 via Zoom and Facebook live.
The forum will be recorded for future viewing and to be placed on the local cable channel.
The webinar link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/...
State, Goodhue County candidates invited to Sept. 10 event in Red Wing
Sep 2, 2020
The League of Women Voters Red Wing, Prairie Island Indian Community, and the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host a candidate event with candidates for Minnesota House District 21A, Minnesota Senate District 21, and Goodhue County Commissioner.
The event will take place Thursday, Sept....
Postal Service creates website with information on voting by mail
Aug 26, 2020
The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new Election Mail website to provide information about voting by mail at usps.com/votinginfo.
“The Postal Service recognizes that many states are choosing to expand mail-in voting options in the upcoming elections and that there will likely be a significant...
Primary election held around state
Aug 12, 2020
Voters went to the polls Tuesday in a primary election that didn’t have much at stake locally.
With only five candidates filed for Lake City City Council, no primary was necessary to narrow the field for the three available seats to six. Incumbents Jason DeVinny and Cindy McGrath are running...
Four file for four school board seats
Aug 12, 2020
Three incumbents and one former school board member filed for the four seats on the Lake City School Board.
The filing period ended at 5 p.m. Aug. 11.
Heath Oeltjen, Michelle Larson, and Jack Rol are seeking re-election to the board. Pat Dwelle did not file for re-election. Kevin Pavelka, who...
Candidates file in Zumbro Falls, Zumbro Township
Aug 12, 2020
Filing for candidates in the City of Zumbro Falls and in Zumbro Township concluded Tuesday, Aug. 11.
In Zumbro Falls, incumbent Bruce Heitmann is the lone candidate for mayor, incumbent Sue Eischens is running for another term as clerk, and incumbent Paul Bankers is running for the open city...
Filing open for four school board seats
Jul 29, 2020
Filing for four seats on the Lake City School Board opened Tuesday and ends Aug. 11.
At the July 20 Lake City School Board meeting, Heath Oeltjen and Michelle Larson said they would seek reelection. Jack Rol and Patrick Dwelle said they were undecided.
School board candidates must reside in the...
Letter: Would vote for Kahn if they could
Jul 15, 2020
I have known Marcella Kahn for over 30 years and been her neighbor for all those years. I have worked with her on various projects and committees through 4-H and the Wabasha County Fair Board community.
I have always been impressed with her knowledge base, her ability to multi-task, to manage...
DFL candidates plan virtual town hall
Jul 8, 2020
Three area DFL-endorsed state legislative candidates will hold a virtual town hall event on July 16.
Ralph Kaehler (candidate for Minnesota Senate District 21), Matt Bruns (candidate for Minnesota House District 21A), and Elise Diesslin (candidate for Minnesota House District 21B), will discuss...
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