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Area Election Results From Tuesday

UNDATED (KDAL) – Democrats retained the governorship of both Minnesota and Wisconsin in voting on Tuesday. Amy Klobuchar topped Republican candidate Lisa Demuth in Minnesota and David Crowley beat Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin. In the race for U-S Senate in Minnesota, current Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan outpolled Michele Tafoya.

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Vicky Wanta appointed to St. Louis County judge’s bench

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Gov. Tim Walz has appointed longtime St. Louis County prosecutor Vicky Wanta to the judge’s bench. Wanta will fill the seat being vacated by retiring Judge Leslie Beiers. She will be chambered in Duluth. Wanta has worked in the St. Louis County Attorney’s...

Duluth, MN · 1d

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DFL’s Zack Filipovich elected Minnesota State Auditor

DFL’s Zack Filipovich Elected Minnesota State Auditor

Minnesota · 2d

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Data center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns

ListenData center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns. Fervent opposition to large-scale data centers proved to be a motivating political factor in high-profile races from Ohio to Texas in this year’s election. The hot-button issue also played a major role in some local races across Minnesota. In Pine...

Minnesota · 2d

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Rural Minnesota voters have their say on data centers

Opposition to data centers shaped some of Minnesota's local races in this week's midterm elections, especially in rural areas. Across the country, ballot measures seeking more restrictions were largely successful. Municipal candidates who ran on anti-data-center platforms won in communities like Hermantown , just outside Duluth, where controversial action fueled resident outcry. Nationwide, voters passed 43 of 44 ballot questions calling for bans, moratoriums and other controls. Ali Mortell, director of research for the political polling firm Blue Rose Research, has been monitoring voter sentiment about this issue and is not surprised. "We've been saying for months now that data centers are deeply unpopular. Data centers are about as popular as living next to a landfill," Mortell observed. The viewpoint appeared in survey questions from Mortell's firm. A February poll issued by Blue Rose Research found two-thirds of respondents were familiar with data centers. Mortell pointed out that awareness helps candidates hone in on residents' raw feelings about nearby projects, including potential effects on natural resources and energy bills. Data center developers and local leaders supportive of the projects consistently tout the job and revenue potential for beleaguered rural economies but Mortell stressed because it is not abstract issue for

Minnesota · 2d

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Historic midterm leaves UMD political professor shocked at results

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Across the nation on Election Day, Democrats flipped several traditionally Republican states. UMD Political Science Associate Professor Cindy Rugeley said voters made big waves this midterm. "I have never seen an election like this. I think it's going to be historic," said Dr. Rugeley. Between both...

Duluth, MN · 2d

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Duluth, Ely school referendums pass as districts seek legislative help

ELY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Voters in Duluth and Ely passed school operating referendums Tuesday, bringing additional funding to both districts. However, district leaders said they still need help from the Legislature to balance their budgets. Duluth Public Schools and Ely Public Schools celebrated the results, but the work...

Duluth, MN · 1d

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Environmental groups sue Hermantown, Google, over data center review

HERMANTOWN — The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy announced a new lawsuit challenging the environmental review for the proposed Hermantown data center. In court documents filed in St. Louis County on Wednesday, the MCEA, along with the grassroots group "Stop the Hermantown Data Center," appealed the company’s second alternative urban area review, or AUAR.

Hermantown, MN · 1d

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Contractor Faces Felony Theft, Worthless Check Charges in Polk County

POLK COUNTY — A Minnesota contractor is facing felony charges in Polk County Circuit Court after allegedly accepting more than $40,000 upfront for a construction project in Luck, issuing an $11,000 check to a subcontractor that could not be paid due to insufficient funds, and submitting a final bill to the homeowner’s insurance company for nearly $100,000, according to court records.

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Dan Danielson wins Carlton County sheriff’s race

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Dan Danielson won the race for Carlton County sheriff on Tuesday, defeating Chad Walsh, according to unofficial results from Carlton County. The election follows Sheriff Kelly Lake’s decision to step down. Danielson, Lake’s chief deputy, has spent 27 years with the Carlton County Sheriff’s...

Carlton County, MN · 2d

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Incumbents lose in Hermantown, St. Louis County races amid data center turmoil

HERMANTOWN — Challengers defeated incumbents in local races in St. Louis County amid ongoing tensions surrounding a proposed Google data center in Hermantown. Emma Richtman and Candi Mock, two Hermantown City Council candidates who have been critical of the Council's handling of the data center, defeated incumbent Andy Hjelle.

Hermantown, MN · 2d

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Duluth voters say yes to supporting both school levy questions

Voters across Duluth said yes to both operating levy questions for the school district.

Duluth, MN · 2d

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Democrat Peter Johnson wins Minnesota House District 8A race

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Peter Johnson won the Minnesota House District 8A race on Tuesday, defeating Republican Allan Kerr II, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State and St. Louis County. Following recent redistricting, DFL candidates have held a strong advantage in District 8A, which...

Duluth, MN · 2d

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Area Election Results From Tuesday

Minnesota · 2d

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“It is about representation and transparency”: New Hermantown councilors share reaction, goals for city

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Google’s data center was a key factor on the ballot in Hermantown in a closely watched election for two open council seats. Emma Richtman and Candi Mock, two data center opponents, were elected to the Hermantown Council Tuesday. Four candidates were on the...

Hermantown, MN · 2d

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Vicky Wanta named to be new judge in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Vicky Wanta will become a new District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District in Duluth. Wanta is replacing Honorable Leslie E. Beiers. Beiers retired on October 31, 2026. Governor Tim Walz today made the appointment. He said, “Vicky is a champion for fairness, a...

Duluth, MN · 1d

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MN Power requests rate increase, would raise average resident’s bill by $24/month

MN Power requests rate increase, would raise average resident’s bill by $24/month.

Duluth, MN · 4d

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Lake Superior College hosts Veterans Celebration a week ahead of Veterans Day

Lake Superior College was proud to host their Veterans Recognition event on Wednesday, as they are officially closed on Veterans Day.

Duluth, MN · 2d

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Official Veterans Day Program to be up north

DULUTH — The State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program takes place at the Duluth National Guard Training & Community Center. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. There is a free breakfast, with a program to begin at 10 a.m. Veterans, families and community members, along with active servicemembers, are invited...

Duluth, MN · 2d

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Local analyst breaks down midterm results | LIVE interview with Cindy Rugeley 11/4/2026

Local analyst breaks down midterm results | LIVE interview with Cindy Rugeley 11/4/2026.

Duluth, MN · 2d

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