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Local legislators eager to dig in
State legislators who represent Douglas County plan to be watchdogs for taxes and agriculture in the new session that began last Tuesday. “It’s a humbling experience to walk into that chamber, raise my right hand, and to realize that I am here because my fellow citizens sent me here to represent them,” said District 12 Senator Torrey Westrom, R- Elbow Lake.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State legislators who represent Douglas County plan to be watchdogs for taxes and agriculture in the new session that began last Tuesday. “It’s a humbling experience to walk into that chamber, raise my right hand, and to realize that I am here because my fellow citizens sent me here to represent them,” said District 12 Senator Torrey Westrom, R- Elbow Lake.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Local legislators vow to work with other party
Legislators who represent part of Douglas County vowed to work with the other party to accomplish goals that will benefit all Minnesotans. State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake for District 12A, began his first term in the Minnesota House, serving the counties of Grant, Wilkin, Big Stone, Stevens, Traverse, and part of Douglas and Pope.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Legislators who represent part of Douglas County vowed to work with the other party to accomplish goals that will benefit all Minnesotans. State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake for District 12A, began his first term in the Minnesota House, serving the counties of Grant, Wilkin, Big Stone, Stevens, Traverse, and part of Douglas and Pope.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - How to follow the Legislature
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State canvassing board certifies Franson as winner in House 8B
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie today announced the official recount results for State Senate District 20 and House District 8B.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie today announced the official recount results for State Senate District 20 and House District 8B.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Franson prevails in recount
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House. There are not enough ballots in question to give Cunniff the lead.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House. There are not enough ballots in question to give Cunniff the lead.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Recount central: Wenner requests recount of county board ballots
Douglas County is recount central this year. Political observers know about a state House recount (see related story), but there also will be one for the Douglas County Commissioner District 5 race between incumbent Dan Olson and Carol Wenner.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County is recount central this year. Political observers know about a state House recount (see related story), but there also will be one for the Douglas County Commissioner District 5 race between incumbent Dan Olson and Carol Wenner.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With recount complete, Franson has 12-vote lead
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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 process not as simple as it may seem
If you think recounting ballots from an election would be a fairly simple process, think again.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
If you think recounting ballots from an election would be a fairly simple process, think again.
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
Ballots will be recounted for Olson-Wenner commissioner race
Another recount will take place in Douglas County -- this one for the Douglas County Commissioner District 5 race between incumbent Dan Olson and Carol Wenner.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Another recount will take place in Douglas County -- this one for the Douglas County Commissioner District 5 race between incumbent Dan Olson and Carol Wenner.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Franson gains 10 votes in House District 8B race
The discarding of 35 ballots from three Alexandria precincts where errors occurred on Election Day has padded House District 8B candidate Mary Franson's lead over Bob Cunniff to 11.
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The discarding of 35 ballots from three Alexandria precincts where errors occurred on Election Day has padded House District 8B candidate Mary Franson's lead over Bob Cunniff to 11.
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Judge sides with Franson; orders removal of 35 ballots
State House District 8B candidate Mary Franson won a legal decision involving her one-vote victory over Bob Cunniff.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State House District 8B candidate Mary Franson won a legal decision involving her one-vote victory over Bob Cunniff.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Judge to issue decision on Franson-Cunniff election today
A judge is expected to make a decision today concerning the one-vote election win of Mary Franson over Bob Cunniff in Minnesota House District 8B.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A judge is expected to make a decision today concerning the one-vote election win of Mary Franson over Bob Cunniff in Minnesota House District 8B.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Hearing involving Franson-Cunniff recount is delayed
A hearing in Douglas County District Court involving the pending recount between Mary Franson and Bob Cunniff in the race for Minnesota House District 8B has been delayed a day.
Monday, November, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A hearing in Douglas County District Court involving the pending recount between Mary Franson and Bob Cunniff in the race for Minnesota House District 8B has been delayed a day.
Monday, November, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Nail-biters and shake-ups
Your one vote can make a difference. That’s one of the lessons that can be learned from Tuesday’s election. In the Minnesota House District 8B race, Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria defeated DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria, 10,652 to 10,651.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Your one vote can make a difference. That’s one of the lessons that can be learned from Tuesday’s election. In the Minnesota House District 8B race, Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria defeated DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria, 10,652 to 10,651.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Why did voters leave some races blank?
They’re called “under votes” – ballots that for some reason or another, voters choose to leave blank for some races. There were a lot of under votes in Tuesday’s election in Douglas County. Local election officials could only speculate why.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
They’re called “under votes” – ballots that for some reason or another, voters choose to leave blank for some races. There were a lot of under votes in Tuesday’s election in Douglas County. Local election officials could only speculate why.
Friday, November, 09, 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
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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
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