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South Central Minnesota counties report increased traffic at the polls during on and before election day

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Voter turnout in the 2026 midterm was high in Minnesota with early voting in Minnesota reaching record numbers for a midterm in Minnesota according to the Minnesota Secretary of State. Michael Stalberger, deputy county administrator in Blue Earth County, said that voter enthusiasm led to increased...

Blue Earth County, MN · 5d
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Texas Roadhouse eyes Mankato site off Highway 14

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A Texas Roadhouse could be coming to Mankato. TOLD Development Company has filed plans with the city to build the restaurant on vacant land near Victory Drive and Interlachen Drive, just off Highway 14. The site is at 1550 and 1560 Interlachen Drive. The Mankato Site...

Mankato, MN · 7d
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Minnesota Has A Mini-Golf Course Where You Putt Past Giant Sculptures

Most mini-golf courses give you a windmill and call it a day. Out in the farm country west of the Twin Cities, one course went much further and filled about 20 acres with giant sculptures built from wire, tires, stone, granite, and metal. There are goats, a mule, chickens, lawn...

Minnetrista, MN · 5d
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A lasting tribute to Arlington’s veterans

Two decades after its dedication, Arlington’s Veterans Walking Path of Honor continues to bring the nation’s military history closer to home, with each granite paver, dog tag, and plaque telling a different story of service and sacrifice. The impressive array of memorials, neatly aligned flags, statues, and an...

Arlington, MN · 4d
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High school class features political forums

“There are intricate things that go into running a government,” observes Waseca High School senior Henry Huttemier. “It was interesting listening to the different candidates. They had different ideas sometimes, but they all seemed to be seeking office because they want to serve the public.”. About 20 Waseca...

Waseca, MN · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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 · 8d

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 · 6d

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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 · 8d