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St. Cloud Contractor Permanently Banned From Construction Industry, Ordered to Pay More Than $1 Million

(KNSI) — A St. Cloud contractor accused of taking money from homeowners for renovation work that never happened is now permanently barred from the residential construction industry in Minnesota. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office says it secured a judgment against Ryan Pietron and his company, Affordable Home Remodeling, LLC....

St Cloud, MN · 18h
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Striking a Chord for Mental Health: How 2B Continued Brings Hope and the ‘Legends of the Opry’ to Minnesota

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - What began as a sister’s tribute has evolved into a vital mental health and suicide prevention lifeline across nine Minnesota counties. On In the Spotlight, host Lisa Kaye spoke with Tammy Diehn, founder and executive director of 2B Continued, and Christine Passig, the organization’s media and marketing specialist as well as the Midwest Country Music Association’s 2025 Musician of the Year. The duo discussed their growing community outreach and their upcoming signature fundraiser, Legends of the Opry.

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Election results including commissioner races, school boards and local contests

Voters in Wright and Meeker counties decided several county, school district, city and township races in the Nov. 3 general election, with all precincts reporting in the contests provided. The results included contested county commissioner races in Wright County, school board elections in Dassel-Cokato and Litchfield, and municipal elections in...

Wright County, MN · 22h

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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 · 2d

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Somali daycare owner tied to fraud wins Minnesota House race sparking online fury: 'Lost state'

Abdi Daisane's Blooming Kids Child Care Center in St. Cloud received millions in state and federal funding and has faced multiple violations.

Minnesota · 2h

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Helicopter to be used to dry out Hodapp Field ahead of playoff game

(Willmar MN-) The 100 Yard Club in Willmar has hired a helicopter to help dry out Hodapp Field ahead of tomorrow's high school playoff game between The Willmar Cardinals and Marshall. The 100 Yard Club, which has in the past expressed a desire for a new football stadium for The Cardinals where the turf fields were recently built near the high school, also paid to have a helicopter dry out Hodapp Field before a playoff game in 2016.

Willmar, MN · 21h

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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 · 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

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Large Voter Turnout in Wright County for Dramatic Mid-Term Elections

Strong voter turnout was seen throughout Wright County for the 2026 elections. While some 19 thousand local residents chose to cast an early ballot, there was reportedly an impressive turnout on Election Day as well. While many of the region’s GOP state and federal lawmakers won easy re-election, most of...

Wright County, MN · 2d

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Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools plans next steps after referendum failures

GIBBON, Minn. (KEYC) - Two referendum questions on the ballot for the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools were voted down by district voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The first was a 10 year tax levy, which would have raised an additional $400,000 in its first year to help support $4 million worth of upcoming school purchases including new technology, new school buses and other projects.

Gibbon, MN · 1d

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Image of MN Poll Worker That’s Enraging MAGA Twitter Is Nothing But a Hoax — and She’s a Republican

An image of a Minnesota poll worker that enraged MAGA Republicans and spread like wildfire on social media for invoking the assassination of Charlie Kirk is not at all what it seems, and the woman in question is a Republican herself, according to officials. The image, showing a woman wearing...

Minnesota · 2d

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Jared Gapinski has 67% of votes in Minnesota Senate District 13

With 100% of the votes coming in, Jared Gapinski, R, leads Trent Dilks, DFL, for the State Senate seat District 13. Vote counts are in from 49 out of 49 of the precincts. Jared Gapinski, R Total votes: 28,815 Percent: 66.84% Trent Dilks, DFL Total votes: 14,169 Percent: 32.87% Jared Gapinski , R, and Trent Dilks , DFL, are vying for the Minnesota Senate District 13 seat after incumbent Sen. Jeff Howe, R, decided not to run for reelection. Minnesota Senate District 13 covers parts of Sartell, Sauk Rapids and St. Joseph as well as Cold Spring, Albany, Paynesville, Clearwater, Avon, Roscoe and Rockville, among others. Gapinski, who lives in Sauk Rapids, has been a Benton County commissioner since 2020 and was a Sauk Rapids city council member from 2005 to 2012. He won the primary with 65.9% of the vote. His No. 1 issue is to address the fraud happening at the state level, according to his campaign site . It stated he also wants to secure infrastructure funding without raising taxes. Dilks , who lives in Maine Prairie Township in Stearns County, is a political newcomer and veteran who served in Iraq and Kuwait. He was unopposed in

Minnesota · 2d

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Live results: Dorholt to represent MN House District 14B

With 100% of precincts reporting, Zach Dorholt, DFL, leads Sue Ek, R, for the State House seat District 14B. Vote counts are in from 20 of 20 precincts. Zach Dorholt, DFL Total votes: 9,896 Percent: 56.88% Sue Ek, R Total votes: 7,480 Percent: 42.99% House District 14B covers parts of St. Cloud and is currently represented by Democratic Rep. Dan Wolgamott, who decided to not seek reelection. Democratic candidate Zach Dorholt defeated Republican candidate Sue Ek for the role in the Minnesota House of Representatives. House District 14B covers parts of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties, including St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Minden and Haven. Zach Dorholt ran unopposed in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary. Issues making up Dorholt’s campaign platform included fighting fraud and increasing government efficiency, reforming campaign financing, addressing climate change and increasing access to health care. Dorholt won the seat in 2012, but ran in the 2010, 2014 and 2016 elections as well and said the campaign brain made him focus almost solely on the election. Now he said he’s running for the House 14B seat, but he doesn’t want to let it consume him like it did last time. 2026 Minnesota Election Results: See the latest as polls

St Cloud, MN · 3d

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ELECTION RESULTS: Wright County sheriff, Senate District 29 seats secured

The unofficial results are in for the Wright County sheriff and Senate District 29 races. Meanwhile, Matt Treichler defeated Rob Mossman in the Wright County sheriff's race , receiving 75.63% of the vote with all 51 precincts reporting. Republicans also prevailed with Michael Holmstrom Jr. defeating DFL challenger Louis McNutt in Senate District 29 with 63.38% of the vote. Wright County sheriff Matt Treichler has defeated Rob Mossman in the race for Wright County sheriff, according to unofficial election results from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. With all 51 precincts reporting, Treichler received 43,303 votes, or 75.63%, compared with Mossman's 13,713 votes, or 23.95%. Unofficial results: Matt Treichler — 43,303 votes (75.63%) Rob Mossman — 13,713 votes (23.95%) Write-in — 237 votes (0.41%) Precincts reporting: 51 of 51 (100%) Minnesota Senate District 29 Republican Michael Holmstrom Jr. has defeated DFL challenger Louis McNutt in the race for Minnesota Senate District 29, according to unofficial election results from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. With all 37 precincts reporting, Holmstrom received 27,445 votes, or 63.38%, compared with McNutt's 15,836 votes, or 36.57%. Unofficial results: Michael Holmstrom Jr. (R) — 27,445 votes (63.38%) Louis McNutt (DFL) — 15,836 votes (36.57%) Write-in

Wright County, MN · 2d

CBS Minnesota

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Minnesota measles count soars, with most cases reported in Todd County

The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday reported 59 new measles cases in the last week, bringing the total case count to 139 so far this year. It's the highest number the state has seen in decades.

Todd County, MN · 10h

Monticello Times

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Treichler wins Wright County sheriff's race with 76% of vote

WRIGHT COUNTY — Chief Deputy Matt Treichler will become Wright County's next sheriff after defeating fellow Sheriff's Office veteran Rob Mossman by a decisive margin in Tuesday's election. Treichler received 43,303 votes, or 75.63%, compared with Mossman's 13,713 votes, or 23.95%, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. Treichler spent election night at Spilled Grain Brewhouse in his hometown of Annandale, surrounded by family, friends and supporters as the results came in. The Nov. 3 election determined who will succeed Sheriff Sean Deringer, who announced in January that he would not seek a third term. Deringer, first elected in 2018, plans to retire at the end of the year. Treichler, 48, has spent more than 25 years with the Wright County Sheriff's Office, including the past eight years as chief deputy. As second-in-command, he oversees the agency's daily operations, including a budget of approximately $52 million and more than 310 employees. In a postelection statement on his campaign Facebook page, Treichler thanked residents for their support. “I'm incredibly grateful for your trust, your support, and the opportunity to serve as your next sheriff,” he wrote. “I'm excited about what lies ahead and ready to get to

Wright County, MN · 1d

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Willmar Mayor-Elect Justin Ask says his seat on city council will need to be filled next year

(Willmar MN-) Willmar Mayor-elect Justin Ask says one of the first issues the new Willmar City Council will need to deal with in January is filling Ask's seat in the 3rd Ward. Ask Tuesday defeated Rollie Nissen... Your browser does not support the audio element. ......Ask says he's grateful for...

Willmar, MN · 22h

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ELECTION RESULTS: Hendrickson wins reelection as Albertville mayor

With all precincts reporting, the unofficial results are now in from the Albertville mayor and city council race in the Nov. 3 general election. Incumbent Mayor Jillian Hendrickson received 1,975 votes or 66.21%. Andy John received 986 votes or 33.05%. As for city council, incumbent Rob Olson received the highest number of votes. He received 1,704 votes, or 42.16%. Eric Douglas received 1,230 votes or 30.43%. These two have won the two open seats. Robert Zagorski receved 1,072 votes or 26.52%. City council members serve four-year terms. The mayor serves a two-year term.

Albertville, MN · 2d

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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