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She’s also the only candidate in the race to have donations from lobbyists. At least seven have donated a total of over $7,000 to Keri Heintzeman.

Former State Sen. Justin Eichorn resigned from the Senate on March 20. He had been arrested in Bloomington three days earlier for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

Candidates include Steve Cotariu, Josh Gazelka, Keri Heintzeman, John Howe, Doug Kern, Angel Zierden and Matthew Zinda. An eighth candidate, Jennifer Carnahan, did not attend, saying she was sick.

The longtime Grand Rapids resident previously sought to be elected in House District 6A after redistricting in 2022.

The field of eight GOP candidates will be narrowed to one after Northern Minnesota voters weigh in April 15, 2025. The winner will face DFLer Denise Slipy in the general election.

A special primary election for Senate District 6 will be April 15, and the general election will be April 29, to fill the seat vacated by Justin Eichorn's resignation.

Denise Slipy joins a widening pool of candidates filing ahead of the April 15 special primary. The election comes in the wake of Justin Eichorn's arrest and resignation.

Ruud opted not to join the crowded field vying for the state Senate seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn's resignation, pointing to her various other commitments.

Heintzeman is a Republican political organizer and wife of state Rep. Josh Heintzeman, R-Nisswa. She announced her candidacy on social media, emphasizing "conservative values."

She nodded to her time in both roles, saying these experiences strengthened her commitment to a stronger future for MN. But scandals plagued her 2021 exit as party leader.

Veteran and businessman Steve Cotariu announced his candidacy in a March 25, 2025, news release. He joins six Republicans so far running for the seat vacated by Justin Eichorn.

Nicky Hardy is the second DFLer to announce a run for the Senate District 6 seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn's resignation.

According to unofficial results, Keri Heintzeman earned 46.77% of the vote among the eight candidates and will move on to the general election, facing DFLer Denise Slipy.

Angel Zierden announced a Republican campaign for Senate District 6, though she said she will not seek the party endorsement.

At least seven Republicans and two DFLers have announced they will campaign for the seat Senate District 6 in parts of Cass, Crow Wing and Itasca counties.

Nevis Public School reported the student for threatening to bring a gun to school on Sept. 11, 2025.

Over three-quarters of Nevis residents rejected the district's ask to expand and renovate its aging school, which is too small for its current enrollment.

Ryan Denzer-Johnson, who also formerly taught at Northeast Range, was charged with three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

The school board will appoint one person to fill a vacant seat until the November 2026 election, following Chair Jesse White's resignation to take a teaching position.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said motorists should expect a detour until work is completed Sept. 27, 2025.