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Dave Feldman, of the Kandiyohi County Auditor-Treasurer office, loads voting materials Monday at the county office in Willmar. Also pictured is Pam Lindemeier, center, and Trudie Guptill, who both came to Willmar to pick up the materials for today's primary election. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

West central Minnesota voters face redistricting changes for first time on primary ballot

WILLMAR -- Voters face a variety of changes in the primary today due to redistricting required because of population changes recorded in the 2010 Census.

news / local Tue, Aug 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Mayor Dave Smiglewski of Granite Falls welcomed fellow mayors on the governor's tax reform advisory group to his community on Friday. Smiglewski is a member of the group. From back are: Mayor Alan Oberloh of Worthington, Mayor Dave Barholomay of Circle Pines, Mayor Joyce Nyhus of Buffalo Lake, Gerald and Mayor Marlene Pospeck of Hoyt Lakes and Smiglewski. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Rybak urges being bold in reforming LGA

GRANITE FALLS -- Mayor R.T. Rybak of Minneapolis is urging fellow mayors not to squander the opportunity to propose significant changes in how the state distributes Local Government Aid, even...

news / region / local Sat, Aug 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Tuesday's vote will narrow local races, prepare for Nov. 6

WILLMAR -- Tuesday's primary in Minnesota will be the first with the state's new redistricting plan, so there's bound to be a little confusion. Secretary of State Mark Ritchie hopes...

news / local / region Sat, Aug 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Gimse, Vogel outpace challengers in early campaign financing

WILLMAR -- Two Republican legislators from Willmar who are seeking re-election have more campaign cash on hand than their challengers, including the DFL candidates who have had to spend money...

news / local Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:00am

Kandiyohi Co. Board candidates participate in forum

WILLMAR -- Five of the six candidates seeking the Kandiyohi County District 4 Commissioner seat participated in a forum Tuesday to present their views on county issues and what it...

news / local Wed, Aug 08, 2012 - 12:00am

U.S. House candidates' support of ag differs

REDWOOD FALLS -- It is no surprise that U.S. House candidates speaking to farmers will say they support agriculture, but on Tuesday, six of them delivered subtle signs of differences...

news Wed, Aug 08, 2012 - 12:00am

Update: Senator claims Gov. Dayton popped pills in meeting (video)

REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. -- A Republican state senator running for Congress says Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton popped pills during a meeting earlier this year. Sen. Mike Parry's comments became the...

news Tue, Aug 07, 2012 - 2:10pm

Capitol Chatter: Are you ready for a recount?

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota election officials say a recount is possible in the Aug. 14 primary election state Supreme Court races. Four years ago, Minnesotans endured a lengthy U.S. Senate...

news Mon, Aug 06, 2012 - 12:00am

Mary Sawatzky bio

Mary Sawatzky Age: 51 Family: Husband, Doug; two children Occupation: Learning disabilities instructor at Willmar Middle School; is president of Education Minnesota, Willmar School District Education: Bachelor's degree in education...

news / local Thu, Aug 02, 2012 - 12:00am

Sawatzky says she is ready to deliver community building skills to St. Paul

WILLMAR -- The day does not start soon enough for Mary Sawatzky. "I feel like a race horse. I am at the gate every day,'' said Sawatzky. Pop open the...

news / local Thu, Aug 02, 2012 - 12:00am

Rohloff won't be bullied in St. Paul, says she will bring positive change

WILLMAR -- Jessica Rohloff wants to get things done in St. Paul, and no one should underestimate her determination to do it. She describes herself as a "church-go-ing woman who...

news / local Thu, Aug 02, 2012 - 12:00am

When it comes to leadership, Rice says he is better prepared to serve

WILLMAR -- Larry Rice of Willmar believes people voting in the August DFL primary should choose him because he is an effective leader. Rice will face State Sen. Lyle Koenen...

news / local Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 12:00am

For Koenen, experience prepares him for challenges of new district

WILLMAR -- Sen. Lyle Koenen of Clara City believes his years of experience in the Minnesota Legislature make him the best choice to represent the new District 17. Koenen was...

news / region Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 12:00am

Bills is confident he can overcome Klobuchar

ST. PAUL -- Kurt Bills considers himself "The Little Engine That Could." Instead of the children's book version of a little locomotive delivering toys over a mountain while repeating "I...

news Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 12:00am

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, left, discusses his endorsement of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, during a news conference in North Charleston, S.C., Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith)

Capitol Chatter: As GOP running mate, Pawlenty would likely face issues

ST. PAUL -- Tim Pawlenty could get his wish to join a national ticket in the next few days. Although Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he has not decided...

news Mon, Jul 30, 2012 - 12:00am

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