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Franson keeps 11-vote edge after recount in Douglas County
The race in Minnesota House District 8B is still razor thin following a state-ordered recount in Douglas County Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The race in Minnesota House District 8B is still razor thin following a state-ordered recount in Douglas County Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Recount begins for Franson-Cunniff race (W/VIDEO)
A state-ordered recount is underway for the race between Minnesota House 8B candidates, Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, and Bob Cunniff, DFL-Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A state-ordered recount is underway for the race between Minnesota House 8B candidates, Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, and Bob Cunniff, DFL-Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota House 8B recount begins Wednesday
A hand recount of 21,288 votes in a state House race begins Wednesday.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A hand recount of 21,288 votes in a state House race begins Wednesday.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Bakk names Senate committee leaders
Incoming Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk has announced who will lead committees for the next four years.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Incoming Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk has announced who will lead committees for the next four years.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Happy days for Minnesota Democrats
Forgive Minnesota Democrats if they’re wearing broad smiles lately. Democratic-Farmer-Laborites won all the big prizes in Tuesday’s election.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Forgive Minnesota Democrats if they’re wearing broad smiles lately. Democratic-Farmer-Laborites won all the big prizes in Tuesday’s election.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Capitol Chatter: Cash-strapped Republicans downplay funding issue
Republicans are stereotyped as being rich, but Minnesota Republicans can testify that was not the case in the 2012 campaign.
Saturday, November, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Republicans are stereotyped as being rich, but Minnesota Republicans can testify that was not the case in the 2012 campaign.
Saturday, November, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One vote wonder - Franson ahead of Cunniff in House District 8B
One vote separates victory from defeat for Representaive Mary Franson or Bob Cunniff in House District 8B. Senate Districts 8 and 12, House Districts 12A and 12B and the Minnesota Constitutional amendments are also recapped in this article.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One vote separates victory from defeat for Representaive Mary Franson or Bob Cunniff in House District 8B. Senate Districts 8 and 12, House Districts 12A and 12B and the Minnesota Constitutional amendments are also recapped in this article.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Happy days are here again for Minnesota Democrats
It was easy to tell Democrats from Republicans in the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday, the day after the party snatched back control of the House and Senate.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It was easy to tell Democrats from Republicans in the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday, the day after the party snatched back control of the House and Senate.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Political frenzy followed Wellstone crash
A decision Paul Wellstone made 10 years ago may have cost him his life, but it was typical for the U.S. senator. While running for his third U.S. Senate term representing Minnesota, Wellstone opted against appearing with former Vice President Walter Mondale and U.S. senators Edward Kennedy and Tom Daschle in the Twin Cities to instead attend the funeral of a friend on the Iron Range.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A decision Paul Wellstone made 10 years ago may have cost him his life, but it was typical for the U.S. senator. While running for his third U.S. Senate term representing Minnesota, Wellstone opted against appearing with former Vice President Walter Mondale and U.S. senators Edward Kennedy and Tom Daschle in the Twin Cities to instead attend the funeral of a friend on the Iron Range.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE 8:45 A.M. ELECTION: MN House districts 8B, 12A, 12B, MN Senate districts 8, 12 and MN Constitutional amendments
This story covers the Minnesota House of Representatives races in districts 8B, 12A and 12B and the state Senate races in districts 8 and 12. Remember to refresh your browser often to get the latest results, which will be updated throughout election night.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This story covers the Minnesota House of Representatives races in districts 8B, 12A and 12B and the state Senate races in districts 8 and 12. Remember to refresh your browser often to get the latest results, which will be updated throughout election night.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Election Notebook: Appeals for campaign money pack inboxes
Last-minute email fund-raising appeals are landing in many Minnesota inboxes by the dozens.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Last-minute email fund-raising appeals are landing in many Minnesota inboxes by the dozens.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Our choice for Senate: Ingebrigtsen, Westrom
Douglas County is now in two Minnesota Senate districts because of redistricting – Districts 8 and 12. Here’s who we support.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County is now in two Minnesota Senate districts because of redistricting – Districts 8 and 12. Here’s who we support.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Column - 1962: Senator Humphrey praised President Kennedy's handling of Cuba
OCTOBER 2002 Registration for the “Do Not Call” list will begin November 4 in Minnesota. The automated system will allow Minnesotans to register up to three telephones during a single call.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
OCTOBER 2002 Registration for the “Do Not Call” list will begin November 4 in Minnesota. The automated system will allow Minnesotans to register up to three telephones during a single call.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Keep Westrom working for rural schools
In 2012, after facing a $6.2 billion deficit the year before, the state began running a surplus of almost $1 billion.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
In 2012, after facing a $6.2 billion deficit the year before, the state began running a surplus of almost $1 billion.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Our choices for House of Representatives
Because of redistricting, Douglas County is split into three Minnesota House districts for the upcoming election. Here are our choices on who should serve those positions.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Because of redistricting, Douglas County is split into three Minnesota House districts for the upcoming election. Here are our choices on who should serve those positions.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - DFL candidates support education
The biggest myth of this campaign season is that the rich are job creators. The richest person in the country will not produce a single job if there is no market for his/her product.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The biggest myth of this campaign season is that the rich are job creators. The richest person in the country will not produce a single job if there is no market for his/her product.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Election Notebook: Voter ID amendment takes spotlight
Debate about a proposed constitutional amendment requiring Minnesota voters to show photographic identification intensified Wednesday. Among the disputes, the two sides of the question appearing on the Nov. 6 ballot disagreed about whether a military ID would be acceptable.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Debate about a proposed constitutional amendment requiring Minnesota voters to show photographic identification intensified Wednesday. Among the disputes, the two sides of the question appearing on the Nov. 6 ballot disagreed about whether a military ID would be acceptable.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Capitol Chatter: Calmer seas will not sweep one party this year
No wave appears in Minnesota’s political forecast. A wave, in political terms, is when events influence voters so much that one party does well nationwide.
Monday, October, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
No wave appears in Minnesota’s political forecast. A wave, in political terms, is when events influence voters so much that one party does well nationwide.
Monday, October, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senate candidates differ on key issues
Voters searching for differences between Minnesota Senate candidates in Districts 8 and 12 found plenty to mull over Monday night. The office seekers clashed over the environment, renewable energy, the state budget, health care reform, the effectiveness of the last legislative session and more.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Voters searching for differences between Minnesota Senate candidates in Districts 8 and 12 found plenty to mull over Monday night. The office seekers clashed over the environment, renewable energy, the state budget, health care reform, the effectiveness of the last legislative session and more.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Filling in blanks about voter ID
Both sides in Minnesota’s voter photo identification debate try to paint pictures about how life would look if the requirement passes November 6, but the real picture has yet to be painted.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Both sides in Minnesota’s voter photo identification debate try to paint pictures about how life would look if the requirement passes November 6, but the real picture has yet to be painted.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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