ELECTION
Coleman out of 2014 campaigns
By Don Davis Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman will not run for office in 2014, meaning there will be no rematch with Al Franken that many Republicans wanted. In a series of Tweets late Thursday, Colema...
Posted on 3/7/13 at 11:30 PM
Moorhead School Group Starts Area Voices Blog
On November 2nd, Moorhead voters will go to the polls to decide whether to pass an operating levy referendum. A group of levy supporters has started a blog entitled, "Our Students Our Future." Check i...
Posted on 9/14/10 at 1:42 PM
Skog earns back his previous position as the mayor of Hampton
He was mayor of Hampton for several years, then was defeated four years ago by Paye Flomo. Now, Timothy Skog will become mayor again as he defeated Flomo 196 to 117. Skog’s return to office was part of the election news in the communities surrounding Hastings.By Jane Lightbourn , November 07, 2012
2012 Election voter's guide for the Hastings area
Here are profiles on most of the candidates Hastings voters will decide on the polls Nov. 6. Candidates were mailed questionnaires. We have published their responses here.October 26, 2012
- State house of representatives - District 58B
- Dakota County Commissioner - District 1
- City council, 2nd Ward, Joe Balsanek, running unopposed
- City council, 3rd Ward, incumbent Tony Nelson vs Brian Meek
- City council, 4th Ward, incumbent Danna Schultz, running unopposed
- Minnesota House of Representatives, District 54B
- Minnesota Senate District 54
- City council, 1st Ward, incumbent Tony Alongi vs. Mike Grady
- Where do you vote?
Politicians await redistricting announcement
The most important day of the 2012 Minnesota legislative session, for some at least, could be Tuesday.By Don Davis , February 17, 2012
Pawlenty passes baton to Dayton
There is no doubt the election is over: Democrat Mark Dayton, Minnesota's governor elect, and Republican Tim Pawlenty, who holds the office until Jan. 3, sounded like old pals Thursday after they met privately and before Pawlenty and his wife showed Dayton and his sons around the governor's residence.By Don Davis, Capitol Bureau , December 10, 2010
Dayton, Emmer end campaign as differently as their politics
Mark Dayton and Tom Emmer ended their quest for the Minnesota governor's office as differently as they were on the campaign trail. Dayton, the liberal winner, was somber.By Don Davis, Capitol Bureau , December 09, 2010
Recount: In Dakota County, both Emmer and Dayton lose votes
DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton continues to lead the state-wide voting for the state’s highest-elected position – even after the recount – but in Dakota County, it is a different story. It was that way on Election Day, Nov. 2, and continues that way after the votes were recounted last week.By Jane Lightbourn , December 07, 2010
Whom of you should be elected as Mayor?
Without a race for either the mayoral seat or two city council seats this year, Hastings residents took it upon themselves to suggest their own candidates. The Hastings Star Gazette collected the names and compiled them here.By Katrina Styx , November 17, 2010
Clark unseats Blakely in judicial race
In a rare defeat of an incumbent judge, Red Wing resident Larry Clark unseated Judge Timothy Blakely in the First Judicial District.November 03, 2010
Sieben wins in very close race
It was close, very close. When the final votes were totaled early Wednesday morning, Senate District 57 incumbent DFLer Katie Sieben had won re-election to another four-year term. She defeated Republican challenger Karin Housley, 15,812 votes, to 15,206 votes.By Jane Lightbourn , November 03, 2010
Republicans lawyer up for recount in governor's race
ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Republican Party is bringing in a Washington, D.C. recount expert to organize its effort to overturn a 9,000-vote governor's race deficit.By Don Davis , November 03, 2010
Bellows elected sheriff with 54 percent of the votes
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows was elected to a full four-year term Tuesday, defeating Apple Police Sgt. Mitch Scott by a 54- to 45-percent margin. Bellows earned 67,377 votes to Scott’s 56,216 votes.By Jane Lightbourn , November 03, 2010
McNamara defeats Page by 2-1 margin
When the Minnesota House of Representatives District 57 B race began seven months ago, challenger David Page, DFL, Hastings, was realistic about his chances to win – slim at best. He was right.By Jane Lightbourn , November 03, 2010
Dayton-Emmer race could be headed to recount
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota voters may have handed elections officials another recount Tuesday in a governor's race that remained undecided early today. And Republicans took control of both legislative chambers from Democrats in a stunning turnaround.By Don Davis , November 03, 2010
Election night results recap
Voters turned out in high numbers for Tuesday's midterm elections. Here's a quick recap of who won in local races.November 03, 2010
Where do you vote? Here are the polling places for Hastings and the surrounding area
Polling places within the city of Hastings are as follows:November 02, 2010
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