election 2022

Johnson’s career has been about serving

Jul 20, 2022
I am writing this letter in support of Jesse Johnson for House Representative in District 20-A. My wife and I have known Jesse his entire life and have witnessed his hard work ethics and conviction in whatever he has chosen to do, whether it was sports or activities at Cannon Falls Schools,...

Johnson’s absence felt disrespectful

Jul 20, 2022
On July 13 the Wabasha County Republicans hosted a Q&A event for the two Republican candidates for House District 20A who are vying in the Aug. 9 primary. Both Pam Altendorf and Jesse Johnson were invited to speak and respond to questions. There were approximately 50 people in attendance at...

Altendorf needed in St . Paul

Jul 20, 2022
Pam Altendorf is running in the primary on Aug. 9 for the right to be the state house District 20A representative. Our family has witnessed first- hand her qualities of leadership and integrity by knowing her for nearly 20 years. She has taken leadership roles in 4-H, church, school and...

Sheriff candidate debate precedes GOP meeting

Jul 20, 2022
The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, July 25, at 7 p.m. in BJs Bar & Grill located on the Whipoorwill Kampground at 61486 Wabasha County Rd 86, Kellogg, MN 55945. Prior to the meeting there will be a Wabasha County Sheriff Debate at 6...

Altendorf: Business experience makes me ready to represent 20A

Jul 13, 2022
I’m running for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 20A because I care about the future of Cannon Falls, Miesville, Red Wing, Lake City, Wabasha, Bellechester, Goodhue and the surrounding rural townships. My husband, Kevin, and I have five children and live in rural Red Wing. Both...

Sheriff should not have retracted his retirement

Jun 29, 2022
There is a sense of pride for me having held the office of Sibley County Sheriff for 24 years. I understand times and attitudes have changed but when the current Wabasha County Sheriff announced his retirement, it should have been a compliment to him that his employees had enough respect for the...

Boe makes six in city council race

Jun 8, 2022
Lake City City Council Member Russell Boe has filed to seek re-election, bringing the total number of candidates for three seats on the council to six. Filing for the office closed on May 31. Incumbents Faye Brown and Amy Alkire have also filed for re-election. Also in the race are John Mortenson...

Updated: Candidate filings so far

Jun 1, 2022
Six file for Lake City City Council Six candidates had filed for three available seats on the Lake City City Council as of 2 p.m., May 31, the last day of filing, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State website. Incumbents Faye Brown, Amy Kohrs Alkire, and Russell Boe are seeking re-election...

Election season arrives

May 11, 2022
Filing for several local elections begins next week. Local elections on ballots this year include county officers, county commissioners, city council members, and school board members. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, but some races could be subject to primary elections in August. City of...

Powers announces campaign for county board

Apr 13, 2022
Rick O. Powers has announced that he is running to be Wabasha County Commissioner for District 2. Powers said he is a lifelong resident of the Lake City area. He owns and operates Powers Construction and General Repair in Lake City, which opened for business in 1986. District 2 includes the...

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