politics
Altendorf and Johnson square off in GOP primary
Aug 3, 2022
Local voters have a few contested races in the Aug. 9 primary election, including a Republican race between Jesse Johnson and Pam Altendorf in state House District 20A that has generated many letters to the editor in this paper in recent weeks.
As a partisan primary, voters will have to choose and...
Johnson ready for duty in St. Paul
Jul 27, 2022
I am writing this letter in support of Jesse Johnson for House Representative in District 20-A.
During his years in the military, he spent three tours in the Middle East, served at the Pentagon as a Legislative Assistant to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was a Professor of Military Science...
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...
State Chamber PAC endorses Johnson in 20A
Jul 13, 2022
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund PAC is endorsing Jesse Johnson for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the upcoming Aug. 9 primary election and Nov. 8 general election, according to a news release.
“Employers and employees are facing uncertain times and need support from...
Bartsh announces re-election run and other local office filings
May 25, 2022
After announcing earlier this year that he plans to retire at the end of his current term, Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsh has decided to seek re-election for what would be a sixth term.
“Many things have happened in the last six months that have had us questioning if I had the energy to keep...
Rep. Barb Haley announces retirement at end of term
May 25, 2022
State Rep. Barb Haley will retire from the Minnesota Legislature at the conclusion of her current term, according to a news release.
Haley, first elected in 2016, has served as State Representative for House District 21A for the past six years and had sought the Republican endorsement for the new...
GOP meets May 23
May 18, 2022
The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting Monday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at the Zumbro Falls VFW, 390 Hwy 60, Zumbro Falls.
Stinson seeks state legislature seat
Apr 20, 2022
Laurel Stinson has announced that she is running as the DFL-endorsed candidate for the state house of represntatives in District 20A.
According to her announcement, Stinson is an arts activist, non-profit leader, and Red Wing City Council Member.
“Laurel grew up in rural Florence Township and has...
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