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
Osage woman ID'd as victim in Feb. 18 fire; Roseau pilot awaiting day in Red Lake court
And: Walz releases anti-fraud package after Trump administration announces Minnesota Medicaid cuts; Rachel Anthony murder still unsolved after 25 years; Staples-Motley are state wrestling champs.
Families, youth club grapple with potential loss of JW Smith Elementary
The Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Area operates a branch at J.W. Smith. Families and staff are concerned about the future of the grant-funded program if the school closes.
Roseau pilot still waiting for day in Red Lake tribal court
Darrin Smedsmo's vintage aircraft was impounded following an emergency landing within the Red Lake Nation in October 2025, and he is still waiting for a day in tribal court.
Redheads and redpolls catch the eye of biologist Pam Perry
Pam Perry, retired non-game wildlife biologist, discusses the wonders of late winter birding, including Red-headed Woodpeckers, Common Redpolls and Horned Larks.
An update on Grand Rapids Riverfest 2026
After a lot of thought and consideration, Grand Rapids Riverfest will take a break this year. This pause reflects KAXE’s financial realities and the complexities of putting on an event of this scale.
Walz releases anti-fraud package, denounces federal Medicaid cuts
The package has 18 proposals, including prohibiting legislators from making direct appropriations to nonprofits and establishing a centralized Office of Inspector General.
Going on a lark on Valentine's Day
In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan discuss Horned Larks and anthocyanins (new vocabulary word!).Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!
Events Up North March 2-7: Fat bike rally in Bemidji, sing-along in Grand Rapids
Events this week include a snowshoe hike in Chisholm, a People Powered Party celebrating a beer brewed in KAXE's honor, and a symphony orchestra showcase in Bemidji.
Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Northern Lakes, Warroad make boys hockey state tourney
The four teams will represent rural Northern Minnesota in the state tournament March 4-7, 2026, in the Twin Cities.
Staples-Motley back-to-back state wrestling champs; UNC consolation champs
The Cardinals' dominant run at the state tournament ended with another championship Feb. 26, 2026. United North Central's more mixed results resulted in a fifth-place finish.
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%
