Oct 26, 2022
As a local business person for several decades in Lake City, I was reluctant to express my opinions in public for fear of upsetting customers who may not believe as I do. I am now retired so I am at liberty to express my thoughts, for whatever little or much they may be worth. So there is no...
Oct 20, 2022
As part of its ongoing local election coverage, the Graphic this week is publishing questionnaire responses from six candidates for Wabasha County office.
The responses can be found on pages 8 and 9 of this issue and include Wabasha County Commissioner District 2 candidates Rick Powers and Brian...
Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Board?
I am running in District 2 for county commissioner to have better representation for all the citizens of the county.
What qualities or characteristics make you a good choice to represent District 2 and why?
I’ve lived in and around Lake City all of...
Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Sheriff?
Law enforcement and community service is a large part of who I am. I grew up within a law enforcement family; my grandfather, Harold, was a part time police officer in Arlington, MN. My father, Bennitt (Benny) was a police officer for several years;...
Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Board?
I’m running for re-election to the Wabasha County Board to help ensure that all of the progress that has been made by the board continues on into the future. Since being elected as your County Commissioner 8 years ago Wabasha County has had some of the...
Oct 20, 2022
Hopefully many Lake Citians recently attended or viewed the candidate’s public forum with invited and participating candidates for the various public offices at city hall. The candidates offered a variety of viewpoints and responded to questions submitted by attending citizens.
There was one...
Oct 20, 2022
My name is Russell Boe and I’m writing today in regards to my candidacy for the Lake City City Council. I have been a member of city council for the last seven and a half years, and am excited at the opportunity to serve for another four years.
I am proud to be a part of multiple councils that...
Oct 20, 2022
I am writing in support of Pam Altendorf for Minnesota 20A House seat this November.
I have known Pam for many years and I am confident she will represent our District 20A with all her energy and be a strong voice for rural and small-town America values that serve all the people fairly with...
Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Attorney?
I am running to provide improved representation for Wabasha County in the Courtroom and in the Community. My opponent has been with the Wabasha County Attorney’s office for nearly her entire career. I believe a new perspective leading the office...
Oct 20, 2022
The last opportunity to have a political letter to the editor printed in the Graphic before the Nov. 8 general election is the Oct. 27 issue.
The deadline for letter submissions for that issue is Monday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m.
The Graphic doesn’t publish political letters to the editor in the last...