elections

Two Harbors elected a new city councilor, voters approved ballot measures in the Fisher and Nett Lake school districts and International Falls residents shot down a bonding measure.

The Tuesday, Aug. 12, election is the citizens’ latest attempt to have more say in the city’s budget.

Carlos A. Hernandez will serve out the remainder of former Chair Cathy Chavers' term. Chavers stepped down in January 2025 to focus on her mental health.

Helen Burgstaler, Debby Erickson and Kathy Toensing were recognized by Secretary of State Steve Simon for their dedication to Crow Wing County elections on June 2.

Residents of St. Louis County's Unorganized Township 63-17 petitioned the county last year to incorporate as a town and cast ballots in a special election on May 13, 2025.

The Republican won all but 11 of 80 precincts in Senate District 6 in her April 29, 2025, special election victory. Seven precincts that voted red in 2022 flipped.

DFLer Denise Slipy raised the majority of her funds after the primary. Republican Keri Heintzeman's pace has slowed, but her totals are still far above Slipy's.

The DFL said Heintzeman violated individual contribution limits. Heintzeman said she confirmed the legality of her donations with the state campaign finance board.

Precinct-level results from the April 15 special primary for Republicans reveal Keri Heintzeman's dominance in a crowded field.

Travis Morrison and Carlos A. Hernandez were the top vote-getters of the six band members running in the special election to finish the term of former Chair Cathy Chavers.