Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The series of three meetings—in Mound, Chanhassan and Maple Plain—will all take place on Saturday, April 13, and are are open to the public and are free of charge.
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Wednesday, April 3
Information provided by the office of State Senator Dave Osmek Lake Minnetonka's state legislators—State Senator David Osmek (R-Mound), Representative Jerry Hertaus (R-Greenfield) and Representative Cindy Pugh (R- Chanhassen)—will hold a series of information gathering meetings on Saturday, April 13, to listen to the concerns, issues and priorities important to Senate District 33 constituents during this 88th legislative session. As part of our form of government and representative democracy, information gathering and constituent input is an important and necessary part of the legislative process. SD 33 legislators desire to better represent area constituents by hearing their concerns regarding proposed legislation affecting state …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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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- Jay Corn
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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. …
Monday, November 5, 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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- Jay Corn
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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 …
Friday, October 5, 2012
David Osmek says his duties as an elected official will prevent him from attending Oct. 9 candidate forum in Orono. Judy Rogosheske says the absence is a calculated campaign move.
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- Jay Corn
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Friday, October 5, 2012
The Republican candidate for State Senate District 33 says the League of Women Voters' assertion that he has backed out of an upcoming candidate forum is simply incorrect. His opponent says the absence is a calculated campaign maneuver designed to limit her public exposure. David Osmek is running against the DFL's Judy Rogosheske for the District 33 seat being vacated by retiring State Senator Gen Olson. Both Osmek and Rogosheske, as well as candidates for several other offices, were invited to participate in an Oct. 9 forum in Orono. The Wayzata and Plymouth chapter of the League of Women Voters issued a statement earlier this week stating that Osmek initially accepted their invitation to participate but has "now declined to attend." "…
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
In one of the closest races from Tuesday's primary, David Osmek edges fellow Republican Connie Doepke in State Senate District 33 contest.
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- Jay Corn
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Editor's note: Patch incorrectly reported results of this race Tuesday night. Local editor Jay Corn apologizes for the error and regrets any confusion it may have caused. Mound City Councilman David Osmek has narrowly defeated fellow Republican Connie Doepke in Tuesday's State Senate District 33 primary, according to unofficial results posted by the Minnesota Secretary of State. "Connie just called me, with a heartfelt congratulation," Osmek wrote on Twitter just after midnight. "Its time to move forward together..and win in November." The race was among the state's closest and less than 2 percent of the vote seperated the two candidates as Tuesday turned to Wednesday. With all 39 precincts reporting, Osmek's margin of victory appears to …
Monday, August 6, 2012
A look inside the campaign finance report for State Senate hopeful.
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- Jay Corn
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Editor's note: Patch has posted in-depth looks at the campaign finance reports of each candidate running for State House and State Senate. An index is attached at the bottom of this post. Local candidates running for state office have provided a first glimpse into their campaign war chests. Candidates were required to file detailed reports of receipts and expenditures with Minnesota’s Campaign Finance Board by July 30 and itemize donors, lobbyist contributions and disbursements. Local Republican David Osmek is running for the State Senate District 33 seat after serving for more than a decade on the Mound City Council. The seat is being vacated by retiring State Senator Gen Olson, and Osmek will face off against Connie Doepke in a primary …
A look inside the campaign finance report for State Senate hopeful.
- ELECTIONS
- Jay Corn
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Editor's note: Patch has posted in-depth looks at the campaign finance reports of each candidate running for State House and State Senate. An index is attached at the bottom of this post. Local candidates running for state office have provided a first glimpse into their campaign war chests. Candidates were required to file detailed reports of receipts and expenditures with Minnesota’s Campaign Finance Board by July 30 and itemize donors, lobbyist contributions and disbursements. Democrat Judy Rogosheske of Long Lake is running for the State Senate District 33 seat, which is being vacated by retiring State Senator Gen Olson. An August primary will determine Rogosheske’s GOP opponent. Rogosheske has raised just over $6,500 since the …
A look inside the campaign finance report for State Senate hopeful.
- ELECTIONS
- Jay Corn
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Editor's note: Patch has posted in-depth looks at the campaign finance reports of each candidate running for State House and State Senate. An index is attached at the bottom of this post. Local candidates running for state office have provided a first glimpse into their campaign war chests. Candidates were required to file detailed reports of receipts and expenditures with Minnesota’s Campaign Finance Board by July 30 and itemize donors, lobbyist contributions and disbursements. Local Republican Connie Doepke is running for the State Senate District 33 seat after serving one term in the State House. The seat is being vacated by retiring State Senator Gen Olson, and Doepke will face off against David Osmek in a primary scheduled for Aug. 14…
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Lake Minnetonka's State Senate and House seats will be up for grabs this November, but primaries will be needed to finalize ballot.
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- Jay Corn
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
With the June 5 deadline to file for state and county offices having now come and gone, a picture of how November’s ballot will look is beginning to come into focus. The retirement of State Senator Gen Olson has sparked what promises to be a hotly contested battle for her District 33 seat. District 33 includes all of the communities ringing Lake Minnetonka, as well as Maple Plain, Independence, Plymouth, Loretto, St. Bonifacius and the northwest portion of Minnetonka. Judy Rogosheske will represent the DFL in the District 33 race, but a primary will be needed to determine the GOP’s candidate. While Republicans endorsed Mound City Councilman David Osmek at their May convention, Connie Doepke—who currently represents District 33B in the …
Jay Corn
1:45 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013
Hi Jane! I would encourage you to comment on this post as well: http://patch.com/A-4pTg Thanks! more ›