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Challenger Mary Wetter Unseats Michael Potter in Wright County

Unofficial results show the longtime Hanover woman has knocked off county commissioner.

November 5, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

In a race separated by just over 225 votes, Hanover’s Mary Potter appears to have unseated Wright County Commissioner Michael Potter in District 4. District 4 includes the City of […]

Tagged With: Mary Wetter, Michael Potter, Wright County

Election RESULTS: Minnesotans Turn Out in Droves for 2020 Vote

A complete recap of races impacting the North Wright County Today area can be found here. Can't see your race? Click or keep scrolling.

November 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Minnesotans turned out in record numbers (in some precincts) on a record day (almost 75 degrees!) to cast their ballot on Election Day 2020. While many – again, record numbers, […]

Tagged With: City of Otsego, City of St. Michael, election

Uncontested Races in Albertville, STMA School Board, ISD 728 Board

Candidates were left without challengers in a handful of races that impact local taxpayers. Here's a look.

November 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Incumbent candidates were left without challengers in a handful of races that impact local taxpayers. Here’s a look at the results as they come in on Election Night. Albertville Mayor […]

Tagged With: 2020, City of Albertville, election, ISD 728, STMA School Board

Election Day: Minnesota Votes in Historic 2020 Election

With local elections contested in Otsego and St. Michael, it will be COVID-19 and the POTUS that steal headlines.

November 3, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Welcome to what, seemingly, is an Election Day fit for 2020. Masks will be required. Social distancing rules will be enforced. Ample hand sanitizer will be on hand. And fresh […]

Tagged With: 2020, Donald Trump, election, Minnesota, Tom Emmer, vote

Absentee Ballots Can Be Dropped off in Person Despite Court Ruling

Local Rep. Eric Lucero led a charge to force Minnesota to count all ballots on Election Night, including absentee votes. Now, voters need to adapt to the change.

October 30, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

A lawsuit filed by Minnesota Republicans, including local Rep. Eric Lucero – who represents STMA and Otsego in the Minnesota House – has altered the process some early voters this […]

Tagged With: ballot, early voting, Eric Lucero, Steve Simon

Otsego Candidate Accuses Otsego City Clerk of Election Irregularities, Clerk Resigns

October 21, 2020 By Meghan Gutzwiller

An Otsego resident who sought to run for a seat on Otsego’s city council in the 2020 race alleges he was a victim of election irregularities that denied him the […]

Tagged With: Otsego city council election, Otsego city council race 2020

Six Candidates Vie for Two Seats in St. Michael

October 12, 2020 By Meghan Gutzwiller

St. Michael voters will find an ample selection of city council candidates to choose from when voting in the 2020 election. Six candidates, including Troy Elie, Cody Gulick, Joe Hagerty, […]

Tagged With: St. Michael city council race 2020

Two Candidates in the Running for St. Michael Mayor

October 12, 2020 By Meghan Gutzwiller

Two current St. Michael city councilmembers, Nadine Schoen and Keith Wettschreck, have chosen to run for mayor in the 2020 election. Current St. Michael mayor, Kevin Kasel, isn’t running for […]

Tagged With: St. Michael mayor race 2020

Eric Trump Stops at Area Gun Club for Stump Speech

The younger Trump talked Second Amendment at the Crow Hassan Gun Club during a short visit to the area.

October 6, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Eric Trump

Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, made a quick visit to Crow River Sportsmen’s Club located on the Saint Michael/Rogers border to meet with a gathering of approximately 100 […]

Tagged With: Eric Trump, guns, Sportsmen's Club

Otsego Race Takes Center Stage at ERCC Forum Oct. 8

The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Voters Education Forum for local races early next month.

September 29, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

With a host of uncontested local races on the ballots around Wright County, the race for City of Otsego Mayor and Council will be one to watch in the coming […]

Tagged With: city council, mayor, Otsego, voters forum

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