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Opinion, Elections

OPINION: Process Failed in Decision on Challenged Ballot

  • Nov 29, 2012

Albertville City Council member Larry Sorensen — who was re-elected through a coin toss this month — says that voter intent laws were not followed by some.

Elections

Coin Toss Determines Sorensen Re-Elected to Albertville City Council

After a recount, a split council vote and a coin toss, Larry Sorensen was re-elected to the Albertville City Council Monday night.

Elections

Albertville City Council Election Recount Results in Tie

With one vote seperating Albertville City Council candidates Mark Barthel and Larry Sorenson, a subsequent recount resulted in an actual tie. A challenged ballot will go before council tonight.

Schools, Business, Elections

Controversial Quilt, Bad Bus Driver Decision and Frankenstein: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes a new gallery/gift shop, a levy rejected, school boundaries issue, DFL wins and good news for Southwest Light Rail Transit.

Elections

How St. Michael Voted in the 2012 Election

Voters in St. Michael broke overwhelmingly for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, while sticking with familiar names for local offices.

Minnesota Marriage Amendment Results, Percentage 'Yes' Votes By County in greater Twin Cities region. Credit: MN Secretary of State

Elections

St. Michael Only Patch Community to Support MN Marriage Amendment

St. Michael voters came out with the "Yes" majority when it came to the Marriage Amendment questions on Tuesday's ballot. Voters in the mostly suburban cities Patch covers were more opposed to the constitutional amendment defining marriage.

Elections

89% Voter Turn Out in Albertville

Albertville City Hall saw record numbers come through and vote Tuesday.

Elections

St. Michael, Albertville Representatives Celebrate Victories at GOP Election Night Party

David FitzSimmons, Marion O'Neill, Joe McDonald, Bruce Anderson and Tom Darkenwald

Elections

In 14 Cities Patch Covers, Voters Favored MN Voter ID Amendment

How did your city vote on the constitutional amendment to require photo ID to vote?

Elections

Potter Defeats Wetter in Hotly Contested Wright County Commissioner Race

Mark Daleiden prevailed over Tom Darkenwald for the District 3 county seat.

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