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St. Peter Herald

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Aaron Petersen elected Nicollet County Sheriff; Commissioners re-elected

Incumbent Nicollet County Sheriff Aaron Petersen has been elected to the office after fending off a challenge from Mankato Police Officer Chad Honetschlager. Sheriff Petersen earned 65.94% of the vote across Nicollet County's 26 precincts, earning 9,993 votes in total. Honetschlager's bid for sheriff received 5,079 votes — 33.72% of the electorate. Petersen, 43, has been employed at the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office since 2004. Over the past two decades, he has occupied numerous roles while working at the county, serving as a deputy, drug task force agent, the Sheriff Office’s first fraud investigator, general investigator. Over the last three years, Petersen has been directly involved in managing the Sheriff’s Office as chief deputy, before being appointed sheriff by the Nicollet County Commissioners in December, 2025, following the retirement of Sheriff David Lange. Through his campaign, Petersen emphasized his institutional knowledge of the office, his relationships with the community and a commitment to responsible spending. Chad Honetschlager, a Mankato police officer since 2017, had launched a bid the office with a pledge to deepen the community engagement with the public providing more timely information during critical incidents. Three incumbents on the Nicollet County Board of Commissioners won re-election as the

Nicollet County, MN · 5d

Faribault Daily News

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‘Hazardous’ First Avenue home to be demolished by city

At the north end of First Avenue, a boarded up house sits unattended, a sign reading “No Trespassing” hangs beside an open garage. After a District Court ruling found the owners of the home on 1422 First Ave. made no…

Faribault, MN · 5d

Bring Me The News

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Minnesota GOP bars 2 news outlets from election night watch party

An event organizer cited a Sahan Journal article criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth's TV ad blaming crime on Somali gangs.

Minnesota · 4d

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Election Night prayer vigils to be held across Southern Minnesota

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – ISAIAH, a statewide non-profit made up of a multiracial group of faith communities, will gather 10 southern Minnesota communities Tuesday for “Count Every Vote” Election Night prayer vigils as polls close. Most vigils will run from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local faith...

Mankato, MN · 6d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Voters reject $65 million Owatonna referendum for new police, fire stations

(ABC 6 News) — The City of Owatonna’s referendum to approve a $65 million capital bond for new police and fire facilities failed in Tuesday’s election. The city proposed the project to replace what it said were aging facilities that were no longer suitable for the departments. However, it received pushback from residents, who petitioned […]

Owatonna, MN · 4d

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New Ulm’s 40-Foot Upside-Down Christmas Tree Is Up for a National Award

New Ulm’s 40-foot Upside-Down Christmas Tree is back for its third holiday season and its second in German Park. This year it’s nominated for Best Christmas Tree Display in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Help us put New Ulm’s upside-down holiday tradition in the Top 10!

New Ulm, MN · 5d

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Race for the bench: a rare, contested race in Minnesota’s Fifth District

WINDOM, Minn. (KEYC) - One of a small handful of contested judicial races in Minnesota’s district courts is happening in Minnesota’s Fifth District Court 5, between the incumbent, Judge Christina Wietzema and her opponent, a Mankato area lawyer, Christopher Cain. Wietzema said it isn’t her first time in...

Minnesota · 6d

St. Peter Herald

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District 18A swings to DFL control with Hanson victory

Social worker and counselor Leah Hanson (DFL-Kasota) has flipped District 18A, wresting control of the seat representing Nicollet County in the state legislature from first-term incumbent Erica Schwartz (R-Nicollet). Across 35 precincts, Hanson won 52% of the vote, 10,000 in total, while Erica Schwartz captured 47% of the electorate. In her campaign, Hanson stressed stressed supporting workers, protecting access to services and investing in communities. On the issue of the budget, Hanson has campaigned on a proposed fifth income tax bracket, which she said could raise revenue without placing additional burdens on ordinary working Minnesotans. Hanson has also advocated for increasing local government aid to help counties address budget pressures and reduce property taxes. On healthcare, Hanson has said federal Medicaid funding reductions and low reimbursement rates threaten the financial stability of rural clinics and hospitals. Hanson said it is necessary to address private equity ownership of nursing homes, citing concerns about resident safety. On addressing fraud, Hanson has said she supports the revalidation process for providers, but said the state should take a “scalpel” rather than a “hammer” when evaluating programs. In her campaign, Schwartz emphasized reducing taxes, cutting regulations and controlling government spending. District 18A represents Nicollet County,

Nicollet County, MN · 5d

Animal of Things

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Rat Poison Laws in Minnesota: Bait Station Rules and Civil Penalties Explained

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by jasper martin-arean / unsplash A Mankato couple learned the hard way that rat poison laws in Minnesota carry real teeth: after placing bait blocks along a public sidewalk to keep dogs off their lawn, they found themselves facing a lawsuit from the state attorney general and a civil penalty request of $7,500 per day. That case is a useful … This article, Rat Poison Laws in Minnesota: Bait Station Rules and Civil Penalties Explained , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Rat Poison Laws in Wisconsin: Rules for Bait Stations, Disposal, and Penalties • Rat Poison Laws in Idaho: What Homeowners and Pest Professionals Must Know • Rat Poison Laws in Nebraska: What Homeowners and Pest Pros Need to Know

Minnesota · 6d

St. Peter Herald

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St. Peter election judges report high turnout

While there's no presidential election on the ballot this year, election judges across St. Peter's two precincts reported that turnout this year resembled a general election more than a standard midterm. "This is better than the general election last time," said Warren Michels, head judge of the Ward I precinct at the St. Peter Community Center. Michels, who has served as an election judge since 2010, reported that around 1,200 votes had been cast at the precinct around 5 p.m. Election judge Gigi Dobosenski noted that the precinct was seeing plenty of young voters throughout the day as students from Gustavus Adolphus College had arrived to cast their ballots. "This precicnt has a lot college students voting for the first time," said Dobosenski. Over at the St. Peter Armory in Ward II, it was a similar story. Election judges confirmed that over 1,400 ballots had been cast at around 5:30 p.m. "We've had very good turnout. There's more people now than there has been. It's crazy, it's like a presidential election," said Amy Jamm, Head Election Judge. Ward II Precinct Judge Colleen Jacks said she and election officials had been busy all day to keep up with the steady stream

St Peter, MN · 5d

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Faribault County Sheriff, County Commissioner, USC Referendum and Wells City Council Election Results

Faribault County voters have elected a new sheriff and approved a major school bond referendum in Tuesday’s general election. Christopher Albers is the winner of the sheriff’s race, receiving 4,007 votes, or just over 64 percent, compared to 2,215 votes for D.J. Bullerman. In the County Commissioner District...

Faribault County, MN · 5d

Carver County Local News

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Spalding Law Office Announces Name Change

Spalding Law Office, an estate planning provider in the southwest metro, has officially changed its name to Southwest Legacy Law effective Sept. 30. The new name reflects the organization’s continued growth, […]

Chaska, MN · 7d

Owatonna People's Press

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Voters shoot down $65 million solution for aging city fire and police facilities

A referendum asking if Owatonna voters would support spending $65 million for upgrades to the city’s fire and police stations was shot down in decisive fashion, with no votes taking 76.65% of the tally during Tuesday’s general election. In total, 9,348 votes were cast for “no,” while 2,847 voted to approve the measure. The results come after months of controversy, proposed site change and several initiatives launched by the city in an attempt to convince voters to support the measure that would have modernized the police department and fire station.

Owatonna, MN · 5d

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Hate crimes increase in election years. Minnesota mosques say they won’t be silenced

ListenHate crimes increase in election years. Minnesota mosques say they won’t be silenced. Imam Abdulahi Farah saw his mosque become a crime scene nine years ago. Now, as Election Day nears and political rhetoric targeting Somali Minnesotans ramps up, he and other Muslim leaders are increasing security again. “We...

Minnesota · 6d

Northfield News

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Incumbent State Rep. Kristi Pursell wins 3rd term

Incumbent State Rep. Kristi Pursell, DFL-Northfield, beat Republican challenger Steve Cherney with 56.02% of the vote and will represent state House District 58A for a third term. Cherney, who lost with 9,809 votes, or 43.88%, said Minnesota would become another California under DFL control. He said his top issues are keeping government small. Pursell, seeking her third term in the Minnesota House of Representatives, said she wanted to focus in on water policy and addressing large water usage. This includes data centers, but Pursell said she wanted to extend it to all large water users, particularly Elko New Market’s Niagara Bottling Plant. Pursell pointed to her past work on the Cannon River watershed, including efforts that led to Rice Creek being delisted from the state’s impaired waters list. She won with 12,523 votes.

Minnesota · 5d

Eden Prairie Local News

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Houdek reflects on election loss, looks to 2028

In a letter to the editor, Republican Jeff Houdek reflects on his District 49A election loss and announces plans to run again in 2028. The post Houdek reflects on election loss, looks to 2028 appeared first on Eden Prairie Local News .

Eden Prairie, MN · 4d

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Fairmont Lakes Foundation’s Annual Meeting Held Last Week

(Fairmont) – Funding for watershed projects and the future of lake improvements were among the topics discussed Thursday during the Fairmont Lakes Foundation’s annual meeting. Speakers included representatives from the Shell Rock River Watershed District and Minnesota Watersheds, who shared how funding has helped improve water quality in the Albert Lea area. The Shell Rock River Watershed District has received approximately 86-million dollars in grants and other funding since 2003. Projects have included dredging Fountain Lake, reducing phosphorus runoff, improving fish habitat and storing floodwater. The meeting also focused on the possibility of establishing a separate watershed district and improving Fairmont’s representation in regional watershed planning. Fairmont City Councilor Britney Kawecki raised concerns that the city does not have a voice on the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance after deciding not to pay membership dues. About 40 people attended the meeting at Southern Minnesota Educational Campus.

Fairmont, MN · 6d

Le Sueur County News

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Halloween hits Le Sueur in Trick or Treat on Main

Hundreds of costumed characters hit up the downtown Le Sueur this Halloween as local businesses and organizations came together to hand out candy and gifts during the annual Trick or Treat on Main. The event drew an estimated 500 ghosts and goblins on Thursday, Oct. 29, ready to fill their bellies with chocolates and candy in the early evening. In total, 35 businesses and organizations joined in on the fun, setting up stops for trick-or-treaters to collect sweet treats. Not only did the event offer opportunities to collect candy before the late evening, families could enjoy special stops like city hall, where the Le Sueur Police Department set up a haunted hallway. After making it through the passage, kids could get their picture taken with officers and Safety Pup.

Le Sueur, MN · 6d

Faribault County Register

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Wells will soon have a new City Hall

The Wells City Hall is going to move, if everything works out over the next couple of months. At their meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, the Wells City Council voted unanimously to approve a purchase and sale agreement for the purpose of purchasing the former Mayo Clinic building in Wells at 38 Third Street SE.

Wells, MN · 8d

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Mankato and North Mankato cut ribbon on Veterans Memorial Bridge

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation, the City of Mankato and the City of North Mankato were celebrating the upcoming reopening of the Veterans Memorial Bridge on Friday, Oct. 30, with an official ribbon cutting. While the bridge won’t officially reopen until around 1 p.m. on Saturday,...

Mankato, MN · 9d