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Journalist Chelsey Perkins from the Brainerd Dispatch: Outcomes and Analysis of Election 2022 in the Brainerd Lakes Area

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published November 9, 2022 at 6:14 PM CST
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KAXE News Director Chelsey Perkins.

Chelsey Perkins covers politics and government at the Brainerd Dispatch

Journalist Chelsey Perkins joined us today to talk about the Legislative races in the Brainerd region where there were no real suprises: Republicans swept the region. That includes incumbents like Josh Heintzeman and Justin Eichorn and newcomers like Ben Davis and Mike Wiener.

Chelsey also covered sheriff's races, school boards and other local government positions.

One of the things she was most surprised by was the money put into the Brainerd School District race - where DJ Dondelinger invested what is thought to be his personal funds of approximately 42,000 to win that election.

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Elections Election 2022Brainerd DispatchBrainerd LakesJustin EichornBen DavisJosh HeintzemanCrow Wing CountyAitkin
Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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