election

Lake City Lions Club elects new officers

Oct 11, 2017

The Lake City Lions Club held their monthly meeting Oct. 9 and elected new officers. Pictured front row, from left: Bev Bantley, John Mortenson and Chuck Bremer; back row, from left: Lions 5M1 District Governor Mike Schultz, Judy McEwen, Bob Varga, Gene Kohrs, Kenny McEwen, David McCormick and Jon...

Florence Township election surprise stokes controversy

Mar 22, 2017

Jan Bruce’s surprise write-in victory over incumbent Florence Township Supervisor Joe Ellingson on March 14 has proven controversial. Bruce had 54 votes, while Ellingson had 48. Bruce, who served as an election judge that night, has denied campaigning for the office and said she was unaware until...

Letter: Several things to consider

Oct 26, 2016

To the editor: I would like to extend a big thank you to all the individuals that had filed for the mayor and council positions and further offer my congratulations to the those who have advanced to the Nov. 8 general election. Please don’t be discouraged if you fall short on being elected, but...

Letter: Keep Walters on the bench

Oct 19, 2016

To the editor: I strongly support the re-election of Terrence Walters as District Court Judge, seated in Wabasha County.Judge Walters, having been selected from a pool of candidates by the judicial selection committee and later interviewed by the governor, was appointed to this position in 2003. I...

Letter: Possibilities require planning

Sep 28, 2016

To the editor:My campaign message to “Preserve and Enhance Lake City” is a deliberate statement to address the wonderful environment we live in, as well as to seek improvements and actions for the benefit of all citizens and to help our city thrive.Over the past several years Lake City has seen...

Letter: Voters can pick their own judge

Sep 28, 2016

To the editor: My name is David F. McLeod, and I am running for the position of district court judge in our Third Judicial District. Voters in the Third Judicial District will see this contested judicial race, as well as five others, on the Nov. 8 ballot.The Third Judicial District includes the...

Early voting starts

Sep 22, 2016

There is plenty of campaigning to go on yet but people can begin voting by absentee ballot on Friday. The expanded early voting rules in Minnesota mean residents can cast their votes now and not wait until Nov. 8. People can vote in person at City Hall in Lake City or their county courthouse in...

Letter: Concerns about future medical service

Sep 21, 2016

To the editor: It has been an honor and privilege to serve this community as a member of the City Council for the past 10 years. I am again asking for your vote in November for one more four-year term. I personally believe there are some very important issues that will be coming before the council...

Letter: Former Green Beret deserves voter support

Aug 31, 2016

To the editor: Why Tim Guth should be elected to Seat 16, Houston County, 3rd Judicial District which includes Lake City.Tim Guth believes that judges should be elected not appointed by the governor. He will institute a policy that all attorneys will have their cases settled by the Wednesday...

Counties plan for election disruptions