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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 · 6d

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 · 5d

1065lakesfm.com

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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 · 7d
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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 · 7d

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 · 9d

KEYC

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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 · 10d

Owatonna People's Press

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Medford pool could still be closed for the 2027 season

During Monday’s meeting, the Medford City Council waded into turbulent waters while considering alternate courses of action regarding the Medford pool and sources of recreation next summer for the city’s children. Last month the Medford City Council voted to close the pool for the 2027 season in order to make necessary and long overdue repairs. However, as the council anticipated, the community was more than a little displeased with the decision as some were left wondering why the repairs didn’t begin immediately following the 2026 pool season with others criticizing the manner in which the pool has been maintained and winterized. City Administrator Elizabeth Jackson addressed the criticism, saying that the decision to close the pool was among the most difficult she has had to make in her decade with the city, but that, contrary to public sentiment, the closure will not be permanent. Jackson disputed claims that the city knew that the repairs needed to be made prior to opening for the 2026 season, stating they became aware when the pool staff began noticing significant water loss, which led them to run a hose overnight to avoid running the pool’s pumps dry. “The pool needs to be fixed and

Medford, MN · 10d

Laker Pioneer

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Voters face heavy ballot in midterm election

When area voters head to the polls for the Nov. 3 midterm election, they will face a heavy ballot. Here’s a list of local and regional races that will be decided on Tuesday. In-person early voting in Minnesota opened on Sept. 18; while the start of general early voting was Oct. 16. Find your local polling place online at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ Due to the Laker Pioneer's print schedule, local election results will not be published in print until Nov. 7, but results were be posted online throughout the evening on Nov. 3. For information about local candidates, check the Election section at lakerpioneer.com . Minnesota Senate District 17 In Senate District 17, which covers western Carver County communities including Watertown, incumbent Republican Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen will face DFL challenger Julie Kelzer in November. District 45 In Senate District 45, which covers multiple Lake Minnetonka area cities, incumbent DFL Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart will face GOP challenger Shannon Bruce in November. District 48 In Senate District 48, which covers much of eastern Carver County and Waconia, incumbent GOP Sen. Julia Coleman will face DFL challenger Dan Kessler in November. Minnesota House District 17B In House District 17B, which covers Watertown and rural

Minnesota · 8d

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“Day of the Dead” fills Mankato with culture and color

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A wet, gloomy Halloween weekend, but the festivities are anything but. This year’s Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead Festival in Mankato fell on Halloween, and that coincidence spurred a question. The festival historically has been careful about keeping the difference...

Mankato, MN · 9d

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DNC Chair Ken Martin returns to Minnesota to rally DFLers

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin rallied with Minnesota Democrats on Monday as they entered the final leg of campaigning ahead of Election Day. Martin, the former chair of the Minnesota DFL Party, joined his successor in that role, Richard Carlbom, along with gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar, her running mate Ben Schierer, Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, and several other legislative candidates and supporters at Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka.

Minnesota · 7d

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Rolling toward the election, thoughts from Minnesota

ONLY DAYS BEFORE the mid-term elections, the big blue bus rolled into Faribault in a DFL-led Get Out the Vote effort. I was among those who gathered to listen to candidates talk not only about their goals, but also about the importance of this election. There’s no denying this election is especially important given the current federal leadership in this country and the very real threats to our democracy.

Minnesota · 10d

janesvillejournal.com

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Hundreds fill Waseca streets for sweet treats!

Local families turned out in droves on Thursday, Oct. 22, as downtown Waseca transformed into a bustling hub of costumes, candy, and community spirit for the sixth annual “Sweet Treats in the Waseca Streets.”. Although a relatively new community tradition, the event drew hundreds of trick-or-treaters and their families...

Waseca, MN · 10d

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Le Sueur County announced a one-year moratorium on data centers in June 2026

As a reminder, I am going back in time (a few months) to compile data center data by Minnesota counties. KEYC reported in June 2026…. Le Sueur County announced at the end of May it would be moving forward with a moratorium on new data center proposals in its townships and unincorporated communities.

Le Sueur County, MN · 10d

janesvillejournal.com

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Double the Frights, Double the Fun: North Mankato Hosts Fourth Annual Haunted and Jack-O’-Lantern Walks

As dusk settled over Bluff Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, a crisp autumn chill gave way to glowing gourds, ghostly encounters, and shrieks of laughter. The North Mankato Public Library hosted its fourth annual Haunted Walk and Jack-O’-Lantern Walk, delivering a double dose of Halloween spirit to a burgeoning crowd.

North Mankato, MN · 10d

KEYC

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Minnesota political parties make final push to get voters involved for midterm elections

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Democratic Farm Labor Party’s Tour Bus made a stop at the party’s Mankato Office at 1600 Madison Avenue as part of a final push to get voters involved on Friday, Oct. 30. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Secretary of State Steve Simon and Attorney...

Mankato, MN · 10d

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Kristin Robbins to Newsmax: Fraud Committee's Work 'Continues to Bear Fruit'

Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins said Friday that a new wave of federal fraud raids and charges shows her legislative committee's investigations are paying off. "I feel like the work of our fraud committee continues to bear fruit," Robbins, a Republican from Maple Grove, said on Newsmax's "The Record With Greta Van Susteren."

Minnesota · 10d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Minnesota Bat Festival

Bloomington, MN · 10d

The Financial Wire

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Minnesota’s county offices warn that the senior property tax deferral is a loan with a lien on the house, not forgiveness, and the form is due Nov. 1

Minnesota homeowners 65 and older who want to defer next year’s property tax have until Nov. 1 to apply, and county offices are warning that the program is a loan secured by a lien on the house, not tax forgiveness. Nov. 1 falls on a Sunday this year. Applicants pay 3 percent of household income... The post Minnesota’s county offices warn that the senior property tax deferral is a loan with a lien on the house, not forgiveness, and the form is due Nov. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Minnesota · 11d

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City determines assessments for Second Street project

During the regular Waseca city council meeting the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 20, Nate Willey, Waseca city engineer, summarized financial information regarding the Second Street NW reconstruction project which took place this past summer. As of September 11, the total project cost was $5.2 million, about $630,000 less than originally estimated.

Waseca, MN · 12d

KEYC

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After months of work, MnDOT announces opening time, date for Veterans Memorial Bridge in Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Drivers rejoice: the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Mankato is expected to reopen to traffic by 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The bridge has been closed since Feb. 3. The project included significant repairs to Veterans Memorial Bridge and improvements...

Mankato, MN · 11d