MANKATO — Tim Strand will remain the mayor of St. Peter after handily defeating his opponent in Tuesday’s election.
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).
Local News
November 3, 2009
St. Peter re-elects Strand as mayor
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Front and Cherry intersection opening late Thursday afternoon
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High winds wreak havoc on area farms
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UPDATE: Laundry thief suspect caught
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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.
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