Updated as of 9:51 a.m. Aug. 14, 2024.
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KAXE Reporters Chelsey Perkins, Larissa Donovan and Megan Buffington share live updates from Northern Minnesota on Primary Election Day 2024.
U.S. Senator
100% Reported
Democrats
- Amy Klobuchar (incumbent, party endorsed) — 303,103, 94.26%
- Steve Carlson — 9,525, 2.96%
- Ahmad R. Hassan — 4,879, 1.52%
- George H. Kalberer — 1,569, .49%
- Ole Savior — 2,473, .77%
Republicans
- Royce White (party endorsed) — 74,656, 38.54%
- Joe Fraser — 56,659, 29.25%
- Raymond D. Petersen — 16,166, 8.35%
- Alycia R. Gruenhager — 14,953, 7.72%
- John Berman — 14,117, 7.29%
- Patrick D. Munro — 9,409, 4.86%
- Christopher Seymore Sr. —5,002, 2.58%
- Loner Blue — 2,717, 1.4%
7th Congressional District
- Republicans
100% Reported- Michelle Fischbach (incumbent) — 30,446, 64.66%
- Steve Boyd — 16,640, 35.34%
8th Congressional District
100% Reported
Democrats
- Jen Schultz (party endorsed) — 31,933, 90.96%
- John Munter — 3,175, 9.04%
Republicans
- Pete Stauber (incumbent, party endorsed) — 36,781, 90.49%
- Harry R. Welty — 3,865, 9.51%
State offices
House District 6B
- Republicans
100% Reported- Josh Heintzeman (incumbent) — 2,302, 91.04%
- Matthew Eric Zinda — 200, 8.96%
House District 7B
- Republicans
100% Reported- Cal Warwas (party endorsed) — 2,588, 84.22%
- Matt Matasich — 485, 15.78%
House District 10A
- Republicans
100% Reported- Ron Kresha (incumbent) — 2,295, 50.38%
- Diane Webb-Skillings — 2,260, 49.62%
6th Judicial District
- Judge Bench 6
100% Reported- Gunnar B. Johnson — 6,548, 23.85%
- Shawn Reed —6,196, 22.57%
- Peter Raukar — 5,834, 21.25%
- John B. Schulte — 5,450, 19.85%
- Gerald Wallace — 3,430, 12.49%
More from KAXE
Environmental Quality Board public member positions open for application
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Question of the Week: What are your favorite holiday cookies to make or eat?
This week, we asked about your holiday cookie favorites and traditions. We also had a special in-studio guest on "What's for Breakfast." Nancy Shaw not only talked cookies, but brought a plate in to KAXE!
Bright Spot: Winter biking in Tioga's rolling hills can be for everyone
The Grand Rapids Itasca Mountain Bike Association has a mission to increase mountain bike opportunities for all ages and abilities — and all seasons.
Survey: Minnesota students faring better compared to a few years ago
The findings offer some hope that the decades-long decline of teen mental health, especially worsened in the 2022 survey amid the COVID-19 pandemic, could be turning around.
Hwy 6 bridge over Big Fork River will be single lane through March
MnDOT bridge engineers are making this temporary change to safely accommodate heavy timber truck traffic during the winter months.
New report highlights stable water quality of Redeye River Watershed
Some areas are facing emerging risks for nutrient levels and E. coli in the Mississippi River basin watershed encompassing parts of Becker, Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena counties.
The MyPillow guy is running for governor of Minnesota
Mike Lindell enters a crowded field of GOP candidates who believe they’re best able to beat Gov. Tim Walz, who is running for a third term next year.
Bovey man fined $20K for filling wetland near Trout Lake without permit
Investigators from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency found sediment from a filled wetland discharged into nearby Trout Lake in Itasca County.
Events Up North Dec. 15-21: Jolabokaflod in Park Rapids, story slam in Bemidji
Events this week include a ski swap in Grand Rapids, women's art reception in Bemidji and a free community meal in Virginia.
County offices
Becker County
- Commissioner District 3
100% Reported- Phil Hansen — 331, 50.38%
- Terry L. Mackner — 223, 33.94%
- Henry "Hank" Ludtke — 103, 15.68%
- Commissioner District 4
100% Reported- Richard Vareberg (incumbent) — 328, 41.89%
- Donald Skarie — 291, 37.16%
- Jason Dale Bristlin — 164, 20.95%
- Commissioner District 5
100% Reported- Barry Nelson (incumbent) — 489, 63.26%
- Jack Heisler — 185, 23.93%
- Dave E. Shaw — 99, 12.81%
Beltrami County
- Commissioner District 4
100% Reported- Tim Sumner (incumbent) — 641, 56.43%
- Frank Duresky — 431, 37.94%
- John Wilson Winnett — 64, 5.63%
Carlton County
- Commissioner District 5
100% Reported- Dan Reed — 353, 37.55%
- Alex French — 238, 25.32%
- Jason Syrett — 94, 10%
- Neil Dickenson — 91, 9.68%
- Chad Walsh — 87, 9.26%
- John Peura — 77, 8.19%
Cass County
- Commissioner District 3
100% Reported- Karen Goodenough — 562, 45.92%
- Rusty Lilyquist — 455, 31.17%
- Jim Qualley — 207, 16.91%
Clearwater County
- Commissioner District 2
100% Reported- Greg Scherzer — 85, 36.17%
- Bryan Ramsrud — 65, 27.66%
- Adam Broden — 34, 14.47%
- James O'Bryan — 30, 12.77%
- Carl McCollum — 21, 8.94%
- Commissioner District 4
100% Reported- Bruce Emmel — 118, 43.07%
- Juleigh Prosser — 83, 30.29%
- Corey Petterson — 73, 26.64%
Crow Wing County
- Commissioner District 5
100% Reported- Jamie Lee — 674, 34.44%
- Johnna Johnson — 664, 33.93%
- Doug Houge (incumbent) — 619, 31.63%
Kittson County
- Commissioner District 2
100% Reported- Theresia Gillie (incumbent) — 120, 51.28%
- Waylin Olson — 71, 30.34%
- Paul Dziengel — 43, 18.38%
- Commissioner District 4
100% Reported- Derry Jones — 103, 47.03%
- Leon Olson (incumbent) — 63, 28.77%
- Corrine "Missy" Karboviak — 41, 18.72%
- Allison Frislie — 12, 5.48%
Norman County
- Commissioner District 1
100% Reported- Timothy Oistad — 123, 55.91%
- Randal Gorder — 72, 32.73%
- Sarah Green — 25, 11.36%
- Commissioner District 5
100% Reported- Darren Andersen — 171, 59.38%
- Gregory Crader — 56, 19.44%
- Nicole Nogowski — 34, 11.81%
- John Rosenberger — 27, 9.38%
City offices
Bemidji
- Mayor
100% Reported- Jorge Prince (incumbent) — 839, 72.45%
- Daniel Jourdain — 253, 21.85%
- Adam Steele — 66, 5.69%
- Council Ward 3
100% Reported- Mark Dickinson — 204, 68%
- Katie Carter — 69, 23%
- Greg Kuhn — 27, 9%
- Council Ward 5
100% Reported- Lynn Eaton (incumbent) — 126, 38.07%
- Bill Batchelder — 104, 31.61%
- Michael Meehlhause — 99, 29.91%
Chisholm
- Council (elect three; six on November ballot)
100% Reported- Travis Vake (incumbent) — 339, 23.86%
- Cheyenne Mikkola-Rahja (incumbent) — 218, 15.34%
- Marty Halverson (incumbent) — 213, 14.99%
- James Varda — 202, 14.22%
- Audry M. Bailey — 185, 13.02%
- Brandan Fiedler — 152, 10.7%
- Seraphia Gravelle — 112, 7.88%
Mountain Iron
- Council (elect two; four on November ballot)
100% Reported- Bradley Gustafson — 214, 30.7%
- Joe Prebeg Jr. (incumbent) — 174, 24.96%
- Edmund "Ed" Roskoski (incumbent) — 148, 21.23%
- Daniel L. Gunderson — 94, 13.49%
- Kristina Hawkins — 67, 9.61%
Virginia
- Council (elect three; six on November ballot)
100% Reported- Annie Bachschneider — 532, 22.94%
- Julieanne Paulsen (incumbent) — 437, 18.84%
- Jared Siebert — 368, 15.87%
- Steven B. Johnson (incumbent) — 357, 15.39%
- David S. Hansen — 290, 12.51%
- Rodney Salo — 204, 8.8%
- Ricky Angellar — 131, 5.65%
Township offices
Shamrock Township (Aitkin County)
- Special Election for Town Supervisor Seat E
100% Reported- Brock Hayes — 101, 56.11%
- Greg Neumann — 77, 42.78%
