ELECTIONS
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Senate passes smaller minimum wage
By Don Davis The Minnesota Senate voted 39-28 Wednesday to approve a minimum wage far lower than the House and governor favor. Senators approved raising the hourly minimum wage to $7.75 an hour in two...
Posted on 5/9/13 at 8:44 AM
’Vote no’ a wrap for Woodbury man
Richard Herod III never considered himself a political activist.
By Mike Longaecker , November 13, 2012
Bearth on County Board win: 'It's just gratifying'
Voters ousted Washington County Board Commissioner Bill Pulkrabek from office last week, opting for another Oakdale man with a long history of public service.
By Mike Longaecker , November 12, 2012
Woodbury's Ward reacts to House win, prepares for 'big job'
A Woodbury woman with deep roots in education and restorative justice came away with a win last week over a GOP candidate who focused on health care and schools.
By Mike Longaecker , November 12, 2012
Weik wins another four years on Washington County Board
Lisa Weik is energized.
The Washington County Board Commissioner won re-election Tuesday with 59 percent of the votes, defeating challenger Nancy Remakel with a comfortable margin.
By Riham Feshir , November 09, 2012
Kent, Lillie react to Woodbury Senate election results
Woodbury residents voted in their third senator in six years last week when Democrat Susan Kent defeated incumbent Republican Ted Lillie.
By Mike Longaecker , November 09, 2012
Scoggins, Rebholz retain Woodbury City Council seats
Tuesday’s election results were no surprise to Woodbury City Council members who sought re-election for the two open seats.
By Riham Feshir , November 07, 2012
Happy days for Minnesota Democrats
ST. PAUL -- Forgive Minnesota Democrats if they wear broad smiles today.
By Don Davis , November 07, 2012
Incumbents retain seats on Afton City Council
Afton City Council incumbents, and mayor, all re-elected another term.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , November 07, 2012
Kent tops Lillie, Ward runs away in House race as Dems seize control of Legislature
With all but one precinct reporting, all signs pointed to Democrat Susan Kent ousting incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Lillie in a Senate District 53 race that helped shift control back into DFL hands.
By Mike Longaecker , November 07, 2012
Election Notebook: Democrats say they will control state Senate
ST. PAUL -- The top Minnesota Senate Democrat said early today that his party has regained control it held for 38 years.
By Don Davis , November 07, 2012
Kieffer holds seat in HD 53B race
Rep. Andrea Kieffer appeared headed to victory in the House District 53B race.
November 06, 2012
1:13 a.m. update: Bearth ousts Pulkrabek in County Board race
Former Oakdale Mayor Ted Bearth unseated incumbent Commissioner Bill Pulkrabek in the race for Washington County Board's District 2.
November 06, 2012
11:45 p.m. update: Kent moves ahead of Lillie
Democratic challenger Susan Kent opened up a lead over Sen. Ted Lillie with nearly half of Senate District 53 precincts reporting.
November 06, 2012
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