Election 2012
- Election 2012
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Laven, Frederick differ on budgets
The relevant budgetary fact to Mankato City Council president Mike Laven: The portion of the city budget supported by property taxes — mostly police, parks and public safety — has only risen 5.5 percent since 2007.
Challenger Chris Frederick emphasizes other figures, such as $1 million — the approximate amount of cost shifts out of property-tax supported funds this year. Another one: 56 percent, the increase in the property tax debt levy from 2008 to 2013. -
Walz says he hopes to help restore faith in democracy
Congressman Tim Walz spent nearly four decades in schools, as a student and as a teacher, and he knows the current crowd he’s hanging with is definitely not the popular clique.
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Quist striving for biggest upset of his political career
Editor’s note: On Sunday we will have a story about incumbent Tim Walz and his run for another term as 1st District congressman, as well as another summary story about key issues of the race.
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House District 24A candidates pledge to use listening skills
Both candidates also promise to use their ears more and their mouths less compared to other politicians.
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Mankato councilwoman challenged by write-in candidate
Mankato Council Member Tamra Rovney will face write-in candidate Dennis Dieken in the run for the Ward 2 spot.
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Mankato council race offers a rematch
Incumbent Charlie Hurd challenged again by Jason Mattick.
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Budgets, finances top issues for Nicollet County Board District 4 candidates
North Mankato City Councilman Schindle challenging incumbent Kolars for county seat
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Stadium no issue for Rosen challenger
GOP senator who carried Vikings bill criticized instead for party loyalty
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DFLer challenges Gunther on property taxes, investments in education
Democrat Kevin Labenz says Republican and Gunther budget affected property tax increases
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Genelin challenging incumbent Dranttel on Nicollet County Board
Incumbent touts financial expertise, while challenger says the board needs more diverse opinions
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