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St. Peter re-elects Strand as mayor
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).
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Repeated snow days add up to scheduling headache
The problems go beyond classes to community recreation and education.
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East grad killed in accident
Dustin Lemke was hit by another vehicle as he walked
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Winter weather watch, road conditions
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Life Remembered: Claire Faust a builder of connections
Claire Faust was also a dedicated Kiwanian.
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Mississippi River water quality meetings set
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is holding public meetings on a water quality standard proposed for the south metro Mississippi River.
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Rail leader reports growing Asian market
Though the recession roiled the rail industry in 2009, the head of a Texas-based railway company is bullish about its Asia-enhanced future.
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Mankato snow emergency
MANKATO — A snow emergency goes into effect noon today (Feb. 9).
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Mankato utility reform approved
The Mankato City Council approved changed Monday on how water utility bills are paid.
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Weird News: Economy is going to pot
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