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Where do the candidates stand: Northfield Mayor
There are two candidates running for Northfield mayor in 2024. Ruth Dahl and Erica Zweifel are both new challengers, having received more votes in the primary than current Mayor Rhonda Pownell. Voters will elect either Dahl or Zweifel on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Northfield News asked the candidates where they stand on some important local topics and issues. Their responses are recorded here. ...
Historic military vehicle convoy to stop at Faribault Legion for lunch Sunday
Cruising in military formation on Jefferson Highway, around three dozen historic military vehicles are making a 28-day trip from Canada to New Orleans over the next month or so. For lunch, around 1 p.m. Sunday, the convoy will stop at the Faribault American Legion Post 43. The public is free to come see the wide range of restored pieces of automotive history in the convoy, which is through the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. ...
Republicans rally support for candidates, votes
A new era of Republican fire echoed from the Central Park bandshell, breathing life into a crowd of frustrated voters Sunday afternoon in Faribault. But one voter in attendance said that fire was stifled by the familiar doubts of the 2020 election results. High-profile Republicans joined local candidates and voters in reiterating the need for lower prices, tax cuts and freedom of speech during Freedom Fest, a cookout and rally sponsored by the Rice County Republicans featuring speeches from notable Republican representatives, candidates, strategists and...
Excess gas odorant causes concern throughout Kenyon; issue resolved
The telltale scent of natural gas gave locals a scare in Kenyon last week, but after investigation city employees and the gas company have reported there was never any danger to the public. Residents reported smelling gas in homes and businesses on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 28, prompting a number of concerned calls to the city and Minnesota Energy Resources, the utility that serves Kenyon and other communities around Minnesota. The company determined the issue was caused by excess amounts of odorant that were...
Elaborate Halloween display features carnival games
Come one, come all, each October night, to the house on the hill, and behold a spooky sight. Coy and Kathy Lane have spent the last nine months constructing, painting, organizing and otherwise preparing their grandiose Halloween display outside their home at 234 First Avenue SW. This year, visitors can win prizes like vampire teeth and spider rings at the Salem Witches’ class reunion at the Cauldron County Scare Grounds. ...
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