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UPDATE: Mille Lacs, Sherburne elect new sheriffs, attorneys and more

MILLE LACS/SHERBURNE — Voters of Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties had the chance to elect new individuals to a number of county-level positions Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the polls. In Mille Lacs County, Kyle Burton was re-elected to the county sheriff role. Corey Haller also retained his seat as the county attorney. For county commissioner seats in District 2 and 4, Incumbent Dan Whitcomb was re-elected and Jennae Hoffman took the majority and overpowered incumbent Roger Tellinghuisen. Incumbent Jake Janski received the majority and was re-elected to the Soill and Water Supervisor seat in District 3. Over in Sherburne County, Benjamin Zawacki was elected Sherburne County Sheriff. Holly Manke claimed the county recorder role, and Brenda Davis took the title of county auditor. The Sherburne County Attorney race was close, but Dawn Nyhus received the majority of 17,579 votes to opponent Hans Larson’s 17,125 — a 454 vote difference. Results for the various local positions, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State website, are listed below. Results remain unofficial until canvassed. Mille Lacs County County sheriff, four-year term CandidateVotes with 25 of 25 precincts reportingKyle A. Burton (incumbent)9,715Write-ins151 County attorney, four-year term CandidateVotes with 25 of 25 precincts reportingCorey Haller

Mille Lacs County, MN · 3d

KDHL AM 920

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Minnesota Loses Another Bakers Square, Now Only One Remains

Minnesota’s Bakers Square count was cut in half overnight. Here’s what happened, where the last Bakers Square remains, and how you can still grab a slice of that famous pie throughout the state.

Minnesota · 4d

Newsweek

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Republican Election Judge Faces Calls to Be Arrested Over Poll Site Outfit

Critics want a Republican poll worker arrested over her “Problem Solved” shirt. The city says it was a Halloween costume.

Rogers, MN · 3d
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Somali daycare owner connected to fraud wins Minnesota election

WASHINGTON (TNND) — An owner of a Somali daycare center who was linked to a major fraud settlement won a seat in the Minnesota legislature. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) candidate Abdi Daisane defeated the Republican incumbent in the state’s House District 14A. He is the first...

Minnesota · 14h
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Isanti & Chisago County Commissioner, MN State Representative election results

County Commissioner District 5 Results By Precinct. 8 precincts in contest. 8 of 8 precincts reported in County. 3 precincts in contest. 3 of 3 precincts reported in County. State Representative District 28A Results By Precinct. PartyCandidateTotalsPercentGraph. State Representative District 28B. CandidateTotalsPercent. Daniel Colten Schmidt8,22337.18%. Max Rymer13,88362.77%. WRITE-IN120.05%. *All results...

Chisago County, MN · 3d

Union-Times

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Mille Lacs residents recognized for conservation leadership

MILLE LACS — The Mille Lacs Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is recognizing two individuals for their efforts on conservation and commitment to stewardship. Eugene Burma earned the recognition for his long-standing commitment to conservation and his innovative approach to balancing agricultural production with protecting natural resources. Burma has implemented a variety of conservation practices on his property within the county, including woodland management, prescribed grazing, cover crops and water-quality protection. Burma’s dedication to tree planting spans decades, and he now harvests trees grown from trees planted on his own land years ago. He also uses livestock to help manage invasive vegetation and improve forest health. Through thoughtful land and livestock management, Burma works to protect water quality, wildlife habitat and sensitive areas. He has been water quality certified for several years and maintains a strong working relationship with the District and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, seeking guidance and implementing recommended conservation practices. “Burma’s willingness to try innovative approaches and demonstrate how agriculture and conservation can work together makes him a great example of long-term stewardship in the local community,” the SWCD wrote. The Mille Lacs SWCD is also recognizing John Goslinga for more than 40 years of

Mille Lacs County, MN · 1d

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Voters in St. Cloud elect Somali-American man to MN House

(St. Cloud, MN) -- Abdi Daisane is set to become the first Somali American to represent central Minnesota in the state Legislature. St. Cloud LIVE reports the DFL candidate won about 52 percent of the vote Tuesday, defeating Republican St. Cloud City Council President Mike Conway in House District 14A. Daisane, who owns a childcare center, lost his first bid for the seat by about 13 percentage points in 2024. He credits his win to staying involved in the community and talking with residents between elections. Daisane takes office in January.

St Cloud, MN · 17h

SC Cloud | St. Cloud Times

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St. Cloud contractor ordered to pay $1.1M after fraud judgment

The owner of St. Cloud-based contractor Affordable Home Remodeling, LLC, has been ordered to pay $1.1 million in restitution costs for fraud. Attorney General Keith Ellision announced Nov. 3 that a district court judge had passed judgment on Ryan Pietron for collecting tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars for expensive remodeling services that were never performed. Pietron, according to a press release, was never licensed and was banned by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry from claiming to be a licensed contractor, but told customers he was licensed anyway. He issued fake progress updates, the release stated, including in one case by forging a phony invoice from a real supplier claiming he had placed an order that never existed. A 2025 announcement from Ellison stated he had been banned from applying for a contractor's license for previously claiming he was licensed when he hadn't been. Pietron performed demolition work or no work at all before cutting contact with the victim, whom he’d already collected money from. Some, the release stated, victims managed to track him down and secure a promise of a refund, which he broke. He collected about $518,000 overall in his scheme. The order states Pietron

St Cloud, MN · 1d

Union-Times

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Princeton, Milaca schools plan Veterans Day tributes

PRINCETON/MILACA — Local communities are preparing to honor veterans with a series of events, including a memorial presentation, parade and concert. Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, this year, with activities planned in Princeton and Milaca to recognize those who have served in the U.S. military. Veterans memorial presentation The Princeton Area Library will host historian and photographer Jay Grammond on Saturday, Nov. 7, for a virtual road trip showcasing veterans memorials throughout Minnesota. The presentation will highlight memorials ranging from street names and granite monuments to statues and other tributes honoring the service and sacrifices of military members. Grammond will share the history and significance of both well-known landmarks and lesser-known memorials, offering participants an opportunity to learn more about how Minnesota communities recognize veterans. The presentation will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the library, 100 Fourth Ave. S. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. For more information, call 763-389-3753. Princeton schools veterans parade Princeton Primary and Intermediate schools will host a Veterans Day parade Wednesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will take place in the schools' bus drop-off zone near 12th Street North. Veterans interested in participating

Princeton, MN · 1d

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New St. Cloud Store Supplying Seniors Tackles Falls That Send 12,000 to the Hospital

River’s Edge Convention Center — Reported Venue For Celebrate Aging Event. A new St. Cloud shop dedicated entirely to keeping older adults safe and steady on their feet is set to open inside the Music Mall at 619 West Saint Germain Street. Supplying Seniors, owned by longtime St. Cloud-area caregiver Abdikadir “Abdi” Abdinasir, focuses on senior home safety and mobility, and it's timing its debut with a free public event built around one of the most stubborn health risks facing older Minnesotans: falling.

St Cloud, MN · 10h

Elk River Star News

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Mark Swanson unseats incumbent Gregg Felber in Sherburne County Commissioner District 3; County Auditor, County Attorney incumbents Brenda Davis, Dawn Nyhus win narrow victories

Newcomer challenger Mark Swanson unseated incumbent Gregg Felber in the Sherburne County Commissioner District 3 race Tuesday night during the Nov. 3 General Elections. Notably, Swanson challenger Felber for the same seat back in 2022 and lost. He received more votes than Felber during the August Primary Elections this year. On Tuesday, Swanson won with 60% of the votes, or 4,895 votes, compared to Felber’s 40%, or 3,290 votes. County Attorney Separately in the County Auditor race, incumbent Dawn Nyhus won by just over 450 votes. She won 51% of the votes, or 17,579 votes, over challenger Hans Larson’s 49% of the votes, or 17,125 votes. County Auditor Separately in the County Auditor race, incumbent Brenda Davis also won a close race by earning 56% of the votes, or 19,236 votes, over challenger candidate Michael Tonsager’s 44%, or 15,289 votes.

Sherburne County, MN · 2d

Sahan Journal

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A first for St. Cloud as Somali-American man elected to Legislature

ST. CLOUD – Central Minnesota voters are sending the region’s first Somali-American legislator to the State Capitol next year, after Democrat Abdi Daisane flipped a state House seat long held by Republicans. Daisane, 38, was elected to the House District 14A seat with 52% of the vote on...

St Cloud, MN · 15h

CBS Minnesota

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Melissa and Mark Hortman honored with memorial highway

Highway 610 in the northern Twin Cities suburbs was officially renamed Thursday in honor of former DFL Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.

Brooklyn Park, MN · 1d

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Board votes to deny land use map change

After a 45-minute discussion Tuesday, the Sherburne County Board voted not to approve an amendment to the Sherburne County Comprehensive Plan Land-Use Map for Private Energy Production on 80 acres in Big Lake Twp. The request was made in an effort to allow Nokomis Energy to build 5-megawatt solar garden...

Sherburne County, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Local voters approve school funding increase

MONTICELLO — Public school districts across Minnesota, including those serving Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, will receive additional funding beginning next summer after voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment increasing annual payments from the state's Permanent School Fund. The amendment, approved in Tuesday's general election, increases the amount distributed annually from the $2.3 billion fund, which supports public education without raising income or property taxes. Unofficial statewide results early Wednesday showed approximately 73% of voters supporting the measure, with 23% opposed and 4% leaving the question blank. Locally, the amendment received majority support in Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, as well as their surrounding townships, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. Support was strongest in Monticello, where 4,309 voters supported the amendment and 1,695 opposed it. Including ballots left blank, the measure received 68.8% support in the city. In Big Lake, 64.1% of voters supported the amendment, while Becker voters approved it with 60.7% support. Voters in the surrounding townships were less supportive. The amendment received 57.8% support in Monticello Township, 56.4% in Big Lake Township and 55.5% in Becker Township. Countywide, the measure received 65.2% support in Wright County, compared with 59.5% in neighboring

Monticello, MN · 2d

Snopes

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Fact Check: Examining rumor Minnesota poll worker wore shirt mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination

The rumor stemmed from a photo of a woman wearing a T-shirt with the phrase "Problem Solved" against a blood-spattered background.

Rogers, MN · 2d

County News Review

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North Branch City Council continues budget discussions

Even though its preliminary budget for 2027 is set, and the final budget isn’t due until December, North Branch City Council continued to discuss next year’s budget as part of its meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 28. City Finance Director Sharon Wright led the discussion with updated budget numbers, including year-to-date figures for 2026. She also discussed the potential of adding three new positions in April rather than in January, which would create a slight reduction to the costs to the general fund. “So our increased cost to the general fund would come to $130,105 and the levy would come in at about a 7.91% increase over the prior year,” she said. She also brought forward information showing the median home value in the city increased by 7.91% to date. “That would increase the taxes on a house that’s of the same value by about $45 a year,” she said. Council member Jeff Goulet asked for an update on the city’s technology budget. Last year the city moved that budget, which in previous years was a line item for each department that used technology, into a separate area that encompassed all of the city’s technology needs. “It’s actually going up in

North Branch, MN · 1d

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Judge Clears Anoka County to Build Bigger Jail, Orders City to Yield Street

A district court judge has ruled that Anoka County can move forward with a larger downtown jail and take over part of a city street to do it, despite years of objections from Anoka city leaders. Judge Heather Pipenhagen ordered the city to cooperate with the county and to vacate the disputed block of Van Buren Street, finding that a timely jail expansion is necessary.

Anoka County, MN · 16h

103.7 THE LOON

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Bring Small Appliances And Textiles To St. Cloud Fix It Clinic Sunday

Got a wobbly lamp or a torn jacket. Skilled volunteers at Iron Street Distillery Sunday, 1 to 4, can help you fix it at the Fix It Clinic.

St Cloud, MN · 19h

Elk River Star News

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Grupa wins Elk River Ward 1 race by 68 votes

Incumbent Cory Grupa will serve another term on the Elk River City Council after narrowly defeating challenger Shelly Binsfeld in the Ward 1 race Nov. 3. Grupa received 1,125 votes, or 51.37%, to Binsfeld’s 1,057 votes, or 48.26%, a margin of 68 votes. Eight additional votes were cast for write-in candidates. Both precincts in the ward had reported. Grupa said he campaigned with the same intensity he did four years ago, including knocking on doors, but expected a close race. “I figured it would be close because she has very similar thoughts and processes and beliefs,” he said. “I just knew that it could go either way.” Grupa said he believes residents want common sense from city government, particularly when it comes to taxes and spending. He pointed to the city’s 2027 budget and levy discussions as an example of the work involved in balancing service needs with the cost to taxpayers. Looking ahead, Grupa identified the planned downtown construction project as a priority, saying the city needs to protect businesses and minimize disruption when work begins in 2027. He also pointed to Highway 10 and the Specht Farm development, long-term transportation planning, coordination with ISD 728 and the potential

Elk River, MN · 2d