Wednesday, November 7, 2012
While the DFL made surprising gains in the Minnesota State House and State Senate, Lake Minnetonka continued its tradition as a Republican strong hold.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Beginner's luck or the birth of a GOP star? Cindy Pugh had never run for public office before declaring her intentions to seek the party's nomination for Minnesota State House District 33B earlier this year. Now she's making plans for a swearing in ceremony in St. Paul. A self-described Tea Party candidate (and among the leaders of Minnesota's Tea Party conservatives), Pugh was targeting a district thrust into vacancy due to redistricting and retirements. Pugh won the GOP nomination back in August by defeating Steve Smith in the primary election. Smith had been the longest-tenured Republican in the State House. Pugh's race was one party leaders (rightfully so) had felt confident about since early fall. A quick look at the numbers from …
A Wayzata City Council race may be decided by less than five votes; GOP candidates win or lead big in legislative races.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
There was little need to burn the midnight oil during Election Day 2012. From President of the United States to the dozens of candidates seeking local and legislative offices, results came in early for many races involving Lake Minnetonka communities. By 10 p.m. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar had already made her acceptance speech and was making the rounds on television and radio. Mark Gaylord knew he would be the next Mayor of Excelsior by 9:15 p.m. Gaylord defeated challenger Steve Finch by about 250 votes, 667-411. Nick Ruehl announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election. Mary Jo Fulkerson and Greg Miller won four-year seats on the Excelsior City Council, and John Beattie won the special election for a two-year term. …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Minnesota's voting goes until 8 p.m., but some polls elsewhere close two hours earlier.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Minnesota and Wisconsin voters have, including those in the Lake Minnetonka area, until 8 p.m. to cast their Election Day 2012 ballots, but voting in other key states ends as much as two hours before then, and exit polling could provide an early indication of whether President Obama or Mitt Romney wins the White House. The earliest key state to watch for is Virginia, where polls close at 6 p.m. Minnesota time. Voting ends 30 minutes later in swing states Ohio and North Carolina. At 7 p.m. swing states Florida, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire close their polls. Nevada and Iowa, which could be pivotal swing states, close voting at 9 p.m. Check here as Patch updates Election 2012 results as they come in.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Lake Minnetonka Patch will be posting election results as they come in Tuesday night. Be sure to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive the latest updates!
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Monday, November 5, 2012
A campaign season that, for some, began more than a year ago is now entering its final hours. Voters in the Lake Minntonka area and from across the nation will head to the polls tomorrow to determine the outcomes of a wide variety of federal, state and local races. Lake Minnetonka Patch will be monitoring election results Tuesday night, and we invite you to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive the latest updates. Polls open at most locations tomorrow, Nov. 6, at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Redistricting may have changed your polling place, so click here to find your site. Patch has posted this election guide in an effort to better inform area residents about those seeking elected office. Candidates …
This week, Lake Minnetonka Patch will be featuring candidates seeking a variety of elected offices. Check back soon for your comprehensive voter guide, coming soon!
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Judy Rogosheske (DFL) is running against David Osmek (R) for the Minnesota State Senate District 33 seat. Mr. Osmek did not respond to Patch's invitation to participate in this segment. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Share something most people don’t know about you. Most people don't know of the variety of cases I handled in my law practice over 34 years, including representing a Saudi Arabian family business in which the the very nature of the Saudi Arabian legal system was on trial; commodity brokers hood-winked by a modern day cattle rustler, who landed in federal prison; or the pension fund fraud case that resulted in a $9 million judgement and the start of the business in Minnesota known today as Cambria. What sorts of …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Mark Gaylord is running against Steve Finch for Mayor of Excelsior. Mr. Finch did not respond to Patch's invitation to participate in this segment.
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Share something most people don’t know about you. My family and I have lived in Excelsior for ten years in a historic home we remodeled. We moved to Excelsior for the casual lakeside living, friendly business community and walkable, porch oriented neighborhoods. For the past seven years I’ve been a member of the planning commissions, with the last three as chairman. What sorts of thoughts come to mind when you think of Lake Minnetonka? A summer evening boat cruise around big island. Are invasive species a local, state or federal issue? Or is it a mix? Describe your views. Invasive species are an individual issue, like most issues we face. We all have a personal responsibility to solve problems…
Ken Willcox is running unopposed for Mayor of Wayzata.
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Ken Willcox is running unopposed for another term as Mayor of Wayzata. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Share something most people don’t know about you. My education includes high school at Blake in Hopkins. A BA in Economics from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts. An MBA from the University of Minnesota Graduate School of Business Administration. I retired from the U.S. Navy with the rank of Captain and am a Vietnam veteran. I was awarded the Navy Meritorious Service Medal. My business career has been in industrial and international marketing and manufacturing. I co-own and operate two manufacturing businesses located in Waseca, Minnesota. We manufacture truck-related equipment. I was recognized by WCCO Radio with…
Scott Zerby is running unopposed for the Mayor of Shorewood.
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Share something most people don’t know about you. Resident of Shorewood for over 19 years, 10 years as a council member, married for 26 years with children in college. I design and produce downloadable video games. What sorts of thoughts come to mind when you think of Lake Minnetonka? The lake has a long history of great recreation, while still being very close to the Twin Cities and its benefits. I like to think of it as a two-for-one advantage. Home and cabin in the same building. The lake is the force that surrounds us and binds as together is one community. Are invasive species a local, state or federal issue? Or is it a mix? Describe your views. Invasive species both aquatic and land-…
Saturday, November 3, 2012
This week, Lake Minnetonka Patch will be featuring candidates seeking a variety of elected offices. Check back soon for your comprehensive voter guide, coming soon!
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Bob Christians is running against Justin Zenanko and Mark Vanderlinde for a seat on the Minnetrista City Council. Mr. Vanderlinde did not respond to Patch's invitation to participate in this segment. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Share something most people don’t know about you. I am a husband, father of two, grandfather of eight. I’m a business owner. I actively sponsor multiple girls’ softball teams. I’m a member of Westonka BNI and Celebrate Greater Mound. I am a 20-plus year tax paying resident of Minnetrista. Born and raised on a farm in northwest Iowa. Moved to the Twin Cities at the age of 18 where I started an entry level job within the sporting goods department at Dayton’s. Sixteen years later after moving up to a …
This week, Lake Minnetonka Patch will be featuring candidates seeking a variety of elected offices. Check back soon for your comprehensive voter guide, coming soon!
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- Jay Corn
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Justin Zenanko is running against Bob Christians and Mark Vanderlinde for a seat on the Minnetrista City Council. Mr. Vanderlinde did not respond to Patch's invitation to participate in this segment. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Share something most people don’t know about you. I have been active in politics since I can remember. I have read articles and watched political debates while my peers would be playing outside. Politics, government and history have always been an interest to me. History of who we are and where we come from is important for us to move forward as a community, state and country. Responsible government is something I believe very strongly in and want to limit government’s power as much as possible. …
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