Operating referendums in the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva, Blue Earth Area and Maple River school districts passed during elections held today.
Referendums were defeated in Waseca and Le Center.
And in St. Peter, a capital levy was passed for deferred maintenance projects on schools while Jon Carlson, Robert Lambert and Peter Nelson were elected to the school board.
In St. Peter’s municipal elections, incumbent Tim Strand will remain the mayor. Strand pulled in 964 votes versus 499 for David “Eli” Hoehn.
For city council in Ward 1, the top two vote getters were Dan Eichmann with 379 votes and Susan Carlin with 367, and they will claim the ward’s two open seats. Runners up were Douglas Kvidera (180), Jim Johnson (263), Kelsie Peters (250) and Michael Steinhaus (129).
In Ward 2, Jerry Pfeifer won with 244 votes. Runners up were Amy C. Heilman (225) and David B. McGuire (65).
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ELECTION RESULTS
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Front and Cherry intersection opening late Thursday afternoon
After two weeks of work to fix damage caused by a water main break, the intersection of Front and Cherry streets is opening late Thursday afternoon.
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High winds wreak havoc on area farms
The storm struck about 7:30 p.m. and followed a path between Le Center and Le Sueur, with much of the activity occurring along Le Sueur County Highway 112.
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UPDATE: Laundry thief suspect caught
The Mankato Department of Public Safety is still seeking the public's
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Today's Currents stories
Thursday's Currents stories include: A preview of Highland Summer Theatre's "Love, Sex and the IRS"; a short story about this weekend's All Breed dog show; and Tanner Kent's column about digital music killing local band reunions; as well as the weekly entertainment and art exhibit calendars.
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Half pound of pot found after police respond to domestic call
Jessie Alan Wiebke was arrested after about $1,200 in cash was found in his possession.
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Barn restored to early glory to be site of service
An ecumenical church service and old-fashioned potluck dinner will be held at a renovated barn on Sunday.
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Update: Storm causes damage throughout New Ulm area
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Regional school, university to focus on work-skills education
The university will be corporate-sponsored, although none has officially signed on yet. The charter high school — which will be modeled in part after the New Country School in Henderson but with a “business twist” — will focus on hands-on lessons for alternative learners.
- Settlement reached in 2009 railroad, county worker crash
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Nicollet County to start from scratch to fill top post
The County Board on Wednesday opted to re-open the application process when its five commissioners split their views on the two finalist candidates.
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Front and Cherry intersection opening late Thursday afternoon

