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At the Oct. 18 meeting, the Wadena County Commissioners appointed Curtis Bryniarski to serve as deputy auditor/treasurer, at the request of Auditor/Treasurer Judy Taves. The appointment was made effective immediately.
Bryniarski had been serving the county in the position of staff accountant since...
On Nov. 3, 1998, former professional wrestler Jesse “The Body” Ventura wins the gubernatorial election. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican candidates split much of the vote, and Reform Party candidate Ventura, who had been mayor of Brooklyn Park and host of a radio talk show on KSTP in the...
The candidates vying for the Cass County District 2 County Commissioner seat, received a questionnaire from the Staples World. A response from incumbent Robert Kangas was received, but no response from John Warren, who was contacted by mail and email.
Robert Kangas
1. I’m a lifetime resident of...
Incumbent Ron Kresha and challenger Dustin Simmonds will be on the ballot for the Minnesota House of Represenatives District 9B.
Ron Kresha
1. Summarize your personal background and qualifications.
I began my career as a teacher, coach and technology director before I helped launch an online...
The Staples Veterans Park Board completed the foundation and on Oct. 19 board members and neighbors watched as the house was set onto the permanent foundation along Airport Rd. in Staples. The house was moved earlier this summer from its original location at 12th St. and 2nd Ave. NE, the site now...
For months - maybe even years - the Wadena County Board put off dealing directly with the courthouse’s failure to comply with the City of Wadena’s City Code, Chapter 11, that requires property to meet off-street parking requirements.
Dean Uselman, City of Wadena Planning and Zoning Director,...
Minnesota House District 9A includes parts of Todd, Wadena and Cass counties. Democrat Meg Litts and Republican John Poston are seeking the seat. The incumbent chose not to run.
Meg Litts
1. Summarize your background and qualifications.
A passion for public education and public service are...
Minnesota Senate District 9 includes parts of Todd, Wadena, Cass and Morrison counties. The incumbent, Republican Paul Gazelka, is being challenged by Democrat Jason Weinerman.
Paul Gazelka
1. Summarize your background and qualifications.
I am married to Maralee, we have five children and three...
District 2
County commissioner candidates were asked three questions:
1. Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. (100 word limit)
2. If you believe budget cuts are necessary, which specific programs would you suggest to make cuts in? If you believe in raising the tax levy...
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