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FINAL ELECTION WRAP-UP: A one-vote win for Franson; shake-ups in local government
The talk of the election in Douglas County today will likely be the outcome of the Minnesota House District 8B race. Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria won by the closest margin possible, one vote, over DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The talk of the election in Douglas County today will likely be the outcome of the Minnesota House District 8B race. Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria won by the closest margin possible, one vote, over DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Voters do their part
After months of campaigning and cajoling, candidates running for political office could only wait for the results to come in Tuesday. Polls were still open when this issue of the Echo Press went to press Tuesday morning. Complete election results will be printed in Friday’s newspaper.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
After months of campaigning and cajoling, candidates running for political office could only wait for the results to come in Tuesday. Polls were still open when this issue of the Echo Press went to press Tuesday morning. Complete election results will be printed in Friday’s newspaper.
Wednesday, November, 07, 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 12:45 A.M. ELECTION: Krebs wins District 206 School Board; two challengers win county commissioner races; Carlson is mayor
In an extremely close race for Alexandria School District 206, Angie Krebs won by just 55 votes out of more than 13,000 ballots that were cast. Results from all 37 precincts in Douglas County have now been tabulated.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In an extremely close race for Alexandria School District 206, Angie Krebs won by just 55 votes out of more than 13,000 ballots that were cast. Results from all 37 precincts in Douglas County have now been tabulated.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE RESULTS 2:25 P.M. ELECTION: Local towns and school board races
You'll find unofficial election results for contested races in: Local towns: Brandon, Carlos, Garfield, Kensington, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, and Brandon Township Local school boards: Brandon, Minnewaska, Osakis, Parkers Prairie and West Central Area
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
You'll find unofficial election results for contested races in: Local towns: Brandon, Carlos, Garfield, Kensington, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, and Brandon Township Local school boards: Brandon, Minnewaska, Osakis, Parkers Prairie and West Central Area
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
3 million head to Minnesota polls
Three million Minnesotans are expected to exercise their democratic right to vote today as polls show some contests getting tighter.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Three million Minnesotans are expected to exercise their democratic right to vote today as polls show some contests getting tighter.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
More than 235,000 absentee ballots already cast in Minnesota
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced today that more than 270,000 Minnesota voters have requested absentee ballots. Of the ballots requested, 235,205 have already been returned by the voter and accepted. Ritchie also reminded voters that the absentee ballot period ends today, November 5, for most voters.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced today that more than 270,000 Minnesota voters have requested absentee ballots. Of the ballots requested, 235,205 have already been returned by the voter and accepted. Ritchie also reminded voters that the absentee ballot period ends today, November 5, for most voters.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Certain voters may designate an agent for ballot delivery on Election Day
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters that they may authorize another person (known as their “agent”) to pick up and return an absentee ballot for them on Election Day if they are patients in a hospital, residential treatment center or nursing home; residents of a group home; residents of a battered women’s shelter; residents of an assisted living facility; are disabled or would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters that they may authorize another person (known as their “agent”) to pick up and return an absentee ballot for them on Election Day if they are patients in a hospital, residential treatment center or nursing home; residents of a group home; residents of a battered women’s shelter; residents of an assisted living facility; are disabled or would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Marriage amendment divisions run deep
Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Our Turn: Donkeys, elephants, monkeys and weasels, are you playing political musical chairs?
Who will you vote for when the music stops? I just wrapped up coverage of the League of Women Voters Douglas County commissioner candidate forum. It took forever. Ten candidates vying for five seats, sharing their views on queries from the public. That’s a lot of information to process, which makes me wonder: How much information do we retain, how many voters are really informed?
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Who will you vote for when the music stops? I just wrapped up coverage of the League of Women Voters Douglas County commissioner candidate forum. It took forever. Ten candidates vying for five seats, sharing their views on queries from the public. That’s a lot of information to process, which makes me wonder: How much information do we retain, how many voters are really informed?
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Gildea claims experience; Griffith wants public vote
Lorie Gildea campaigns on her record of Minnesota chief justice, telling voters she helped get more court funding and that she makes decisions based on the law, not her feelings. Challenger Dan Griffith does not criticize Gildea, but blasts how she got into office: by governor appointment instead of a public vote.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Lorie Gildea campaigns on her record of Minnesota chief justice, telling voters she helped get more court funding and that she makes decisions based on the law, not her feelings. Challenger Dan Griffith does not criticize Gildea, but blasts how she got into office: by governor appointment instead of a public vote.
Friday, November, 02, 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
News Briefs: Judge orders Maddock businessman to repay farmers $237,000
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication newspapers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication newspapers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Minnesota’s polling places are accessible
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters that Minnesota polling places are fully accessible to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters that Minnesota polling places are fully accessible to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Election Notebook: Court challengers face uphill climb
Challengers to Minnesota Supreme Court justices say that their job is tough. Obstacles challengers point out include restrictions on collecting donations, making campaigns tough to fund against better-known incumbents.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Challengers to Minnesota Supreme Court justices say that their job is tough. Obstacles challengers point out include restrictions on collecting donations, making campaigns tough to fund against better-known incumbents.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A look at the key issues surrounding marriage amendment
Minnesota voters will be asked in the November 6 election whether they want to amend the state Constitution to define a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively outlawing gay marriages. Here is a look at the issues.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota voters will be asked in the November 6 election whether they want to amend the state Constitution to define a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively outlawing gay marriages. Here is a look at the issues.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Early voting available to hunters away from home on Election Day
Minnesota's absentee voting law makes it easy for hunters who plan to be in the field on Election Day to make their vote count on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota's absentee voting law makes it easy for hunters who plan to be in the field on Election Day to make their vote count on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Election Notebook: GOP Senate candidate airs first TV commercial
Kurt Bills’ first television commercial of his U.S. Senate campaign attacks Sen. Amy Klobuchar with allegations she says are false. The 30-second commercial claims that as Hennepin County attorney, Klobuchar ignored evidence against Tom Petters, who later was prosecuted in a scheme to bilk investors.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Kurt Bills’ first television commercial of his U.S. Senate campaign attacks Sen. Amy Klobuchar with allegations she says are false. The 30-second commercial claims that as Hennepin County attorney, Klobuchar ignored evidence against Tom Petters, who later was prosecuted in a scheme to bilk investors.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Forum Communications Editorial - Vote no to amendments
Constitutions are all about the structuring of government; they offer overall guiding principles and framework to help make sure our rulers don’t trample on our personal rights and liberties. They’re big-picture documents.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Constitutions are all about the structuring of government; they offer overall guiding principles and framework to help make sure our rulers don’t trample on our personal rights and liberties. They’re big-picture documents.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Westrom is a common-sense voice
Minnesota has a rich history of voting fraud over the last 10 years. In 2008, 1,099 ineligible felons voted in the General Election; almost 200 have been convicted.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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Minnesota has a rich history of voting fraud over the last 10 years. In 2008, 1,099 ineligible felons voted in the General Election; almost 200 have been convicted.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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