There will be a number of contested races for county positions in Norman County this fall. Tuesday was the final day to file for election for county, state, and federal offices and four of the five county races will see an incumbent being challenged for their seat. Norman County Sheriff Jeremey Thornton will again be…
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Audubon, MN — After 20 years in the Minnesota Legislature, District 4 State Senator Kent Eken has announced that will not be seeking reelection this fall. Senator Eken was a longtime Twin Valley resident, but recently moved to the Audubon area. With the recent redistricting no longer including his hometown area in District 4, Senator…
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Fosston, MN — District 2B Representative Steve Green won’t seek another term in the House, but instead hopes to make the move to the Senate. Representative Green announced Wednesday that he will be campaigning for the new District 2 Senate Seat this fall. Having served District 2B since 2012, the Fosston native initially had plans…
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St. Paul, MN — With the release of the new District Maps in Minnesota, District 4 State Senator Kent Eken is one of the many legislators weighing the option of running for another term. Several have announced their retirement from politics, including Senator Eken’s comrade in the House, District 4B Representative Paul Marquart. With the…
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Mahnomen, MN — This coming Tuesday, February 8th, Mahnomen School District residents will decide the fate of a $4.5 million building referendum as part of a special election. The district initially made a number of critical investments back in 2016 that included new elementary classrooms, HVAC upgrades, proper bus drop offs, and other site improvements.…
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