Submitted by Matt Fitch As a taxpayer and parent within the St. Michael-Albertville (STMA) School District, I’m enthusiastically voting “Yes” on the upcoming bond referendum. Over the past 11 years, our community has experienced significant population growth. Since 2005, enrollment in the St. Michael-Albertville (STMA) School District has grown 62 percent. Because of the popularity […]
Vote Yes on STMA Bond for Basic District Needs
Submitted By: Amy Dupay and Katie Carroll In April of 2016, the St. Michael-Albertville School Board commissioned a task force to look at the needs of the school district in response to the significant growth in our community. The job of the task force was to identify immediate needs of the school district. As members […]
Wright County Results: State House, State Senate and Wright County Commissioner Races
Here’s a quick rundown of races at the county and state level affecting residents in the North Wright County Today reading area. They include State House District 30B, State Senate District 30, Wright County District 4 and Wright County District 2. We’ve also included ISD 728 (Elk River area schools) school board results. Here are […]
Results for 2016 St. Michael City Council and Mayoral Election
There are six St. Michael residents vying for the two open St. Michael City Council seats this election. With two seats open on the council this year, and incumbents Chris Schumm and Joe Marx not running for re-election, there will be two new faces on come 2017. The six candidates are: Richard Brown, David Dayon, Heather […]
Race for St. Michael-Albertville School Board: 2016 Unofficial Results
Seven candidates, including two incumbents, are vying for three open seats on the St. Michael-Albertville School Board. Board members serve four-year terms. The seven candidates are: Kari Dwinnell, Joan Keiner, Tom Polinceusz, Brian Reinbold, Hollee Saville, Drew Scherber (incumbent) and Carol Steffens (incumbent). It’s the largest field for the school district in recent memory, prompted, […]
From the Editor: After Election 2016, What Happens Next?
Throughout the course of the last 18 months – from the primaries and caucuses throughout the United States to the voters’ forum held in your own backyards – there has been a feeling of anxiousness. And a consensus of: “I can’t wait for this to be over.” And, folks, it’s almost over. But I’m here […]
Opinion: Albertville Council May Change, But Facts Will Stay the Same
It makes no political sense for me to write this op-ed. As a first-time city council member, halfway through a four-year term, I am not up for election this year. Whoever the residents of Albertville send to the council on November 8th, I will need to work closely with them. Conventional wisdom therefore suggests I […]
Op/Ed: It’s Time for a Change in Albertville
Normally when I write for this blog my post(s) have something to do with legal issues. With just a few days before this election, I am going to do something a bit different with this post. In my almost sixteen years of practicing law, primarily as an advisor and advocate for small businesses and their […]
MEET the CANDIDATES: Incumbent Lucero, DFL’s Fernandez Campaign for MN House
Rep. Eric Lucero is looking for his third term in the state Legislature, while newcomer Margaret Fernandez is seeking her first elected seat.
Former Dayton city council member and two-term House of Representatives member Eric Lucero, a Republican, is seeking to re-election to the Minnesota Legislature. He’s challenged, this year, by new DFL-endorsed candidate in Margaret Fernandez, a professional Realtor from St. Michael. State House of Representatives seats are two-year terms, and serve during the Legislative Session at […]
Meet the Candidates: Albertville Field Set for Mayor, Council Spots
Here's a look at this year's candidates for Mayor, City Council Member of Albertville
Just two years after a write-in campaign was needed to fill a second Albertville City Council seat (Walter Hudson), there is a full field for this year’s cabinet. Two council seats are up for election, and four men have filed to run, including incumbent John Vetsch, who did not submit answers to this survey. Aaron […]