local politics
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...
Kjellgren Alkire - Lake City School Board Candidate
Oct 5, 2022
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I am running for a seat on the Lake City School Board because I want to serve our community, with a particular focus on the students and employees of this district. I want to do the complicated, boring work of local governance....
Jim Siewert - Lake City School Board Candidate
Oct 5, 2022
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
Please let me introduce myself. My name is Jim Siewert and I am a lifelong resident of Lake City and proud graduate of ISD 813. I have had the honor of watching my three sons’ futures shaped by the knowledge and social skills gained...
City seeks applicants for council appointment
Sep 28, 2022
The City of Lake City is seeking applicants from people who want to fill a vacancy on the City Council.
Now former Council Member Katie Novak resigned from the council on Sept. 11. The council accepted the resignation the following day at its regular meeting.
Applicants will be considered by the...
County GOP holding school board debate
Sep 21, 2022
The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake City VFW, 115 N Franklin St, Lake City.
They will be hosting the ISD 813 (Lake City Public Schools) School Board Debate at 6:30 p.m.
“There are 10 new candidates...
School board candidate field grows to 12
Aug 24, 2022
Two more candidates joined the race for Lake City School Board after the Graphic went to press last week, bringing the total number of candidates to 12. The candidate filing period ended at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Ten are running to fill one of three available four-year seats. Ann Johnson and Tim...
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