More than 52,000 Wright County residents – out of the about 78,000 registered to vote as of 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6 – cast a ballot in the race for Wright County Sheriff. In the end, it appears that former WCSO investigator and captain Sean Deringer has outlasted fellow Wright County deputy Mike Kaczmarek […]
Two Incumbents, Two Newcomers Win in ISD 728
The district, which includes Otsego, saw massive turnout for its school board election.
With 31 of 33 precincts reporting early Wednesday morning, it appears ISD 728 will be welcoming two incumbents back to the school board, and two newcomers next January. Tuesday’s election was smooth sailing for current Board Chairman Shane Steinbrecher, who ran unopposed in Zimmerman. In the at-large race, Kim Michels and incumbent Tony Walter emerged […]
Lucero Projected to Win, But Minnesota House, State Offices Go Blue
Wright County-based Republican Eric Lucero, who represents St. Michael, Albertville Otsego and Hanover, is projected to retain his seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, according to projections. But the staunch conservative, who has championed gun ownership and data privacy laws, will be in a new minority, as the Democratic-Farm-Labor Party used a strong night […]
Results in for 2018 Albertville City Council and Mayoral Election
In a year of high voter turnout, the races in Albertville received increased attention among city residents. Two Albertville City Council positions were up for election this year, with four candidates vying for seats. Incumbents Walter Hudson and Rob Olson were joined on the ballot by newcomers Rebecca Halling and Andrew John. Voters went with […]
Combining Campaign with Charity a Tradition in Albertville
Three candidates for Albertville City Council combined campaigning with charity over the final push to Election Day. Residents of Albertville showed remarkable generosity in recent days, donating items from their home cupboards to a local food shelf. Current members of the Albertville city council went door-to-door with their families asking neighbors to contribute. “It’s become […]
Meet the Candidates: Kevin Kasel Set for Another Term as St. Michael Mayor
We took time to correspond with each candidate for city council and school boar in St. Michael-Albertville as we prepare for this important 2018 election. Kevin Kasel, St. Michael Mayor, is running unopposed for a second term as leader of the county’s largest community. Here’s a look at the Mayoral Candidate Kevin Kasel Age: 59 […]
MEET the CANDIDATES: Albertville Mayor Jillian Hendrickson Seeks Fourth Term
Current Albertville Mayor Jillian Hendrickson is seeking re-election on November 6. If elected, Hendrickson will serve her fourth consecutive term in the city’s top seat. Hendrickson is a 12-year resident of the city of Albertville and is deeply rooted in the community. She and her husband, Ryan, met in Albertville and now have two young […]
OPINION: The Clear Choice for Wright County Sheriff
In this very important election year, the selection of a new Wright County Sheriff is perhaps the most important decision that residents of Wright County will make in terms of the direct impact it will have upon our everyday lives. I think it’s safe to say that voters have been provided every opportunity to hear […]
LETTER: ‘Yes’ Vote Addresses STMA’s Growth, Future
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 […]