local politics
A plan to revitalize downtown Lake City
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...
Bade is the leader the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office needs
Oct 12, 2022
Local elections are very important to participate in. These are the elections where your voice is truly heard and where your vote truly counts.
We have a choice this year for Wabasha County Sheriff candidates. Our current sheriff announced his retirement in February, clearly stating that it was...
County fortunate to have Goihl in District 2
Oct 12, 2022
As a former long-term employee of Goodhue County and interim County Administrator for Wabasha County, I have had the privilege to work alongside many County Commissioners.
I have seen the value of having those with no specific agenda run an organization with hundreds of staff who serve thousands...
Tom Rasmussen - City Council Candidate
Oct 12, 2022
Why are you running for city council?
I believe Lake City is at a critical point whereby it needs Council members that have a good business education, that can think critically and research the issues and that have the experience to make hard and decisive decisions for the betterment of our...
Independent thinker supports Altendorf
Oct 12, 2022
In November, we have an important election in front of us for MN House 20A representative.
For me, as an independent thinking voter, I am in favor of less government not more. I believe in our Constitution and upholding and enforcing the laws of our state and country. The only District 20A...
Thompson: Retaining school staff is essential
Oct 12, 2022
I’m Tim Thompson and I’m running for ISD 813 School Board (Lake City Public Schools). As you know, Lake City is a wonderful community to live in and a great place to raise a family. I’ve grown up here in Lake City attending both Bluff View and Lincoln High School, class of ’04. Thanks to the...
Kelly has served the county well, deserves to be re-elected
Oct 12, 2022
I was Wabasha County Attorney from 1990 to 2015. One of the best decisions I made during my tenure was hiring Karrie Kelly as chief assistant county attorney in 2000.
There are many reasons. Karrie practiced in an Iowa County Attorney’s office prior to coming to Wabasha. She successfully...
Altendorf will reduce regulation on ag producers
Oct 12, 2022
As a young family farmer along with my wife raising corn, soybeans and kids in Goodhue County. We need a voice like Pam Altendorf’s in St. Paul.
While serving on our school board I got to know Pam during the COVID pandemic. When issues would come up during school Pam was the first to speak up....
Police association endorsement shows Altendorf will help fight crime
Oct 5, 2022
Pam Altendorf has been volunteering countless hours for the citizens of our district for years now. She has served us well and fights for issues that concern the community on several levels - and won!
Pam is the only candidate who is committed to being tough on crime and supporting those who...
Terrill Luhman - Lake City School Board Candidate
Oct 5, 2022
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I want to be a voice for parental rights and find adequate ways of transparency between administration, faculty and parents with the curriculum and ‘surveys’ that are given to our students. Be a strong advocate for rural American values...
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