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    October 21, 2010
    Candidate profile -- Timothy Blakely, incumbent
    Timothy Blakely Age: 47 Residence: First District, Dakota County Family: Married, children. Public involvement: 1) Retired from 21 years combined active and reserve military service; in 2005, awarded the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal; 2) have served as adjunct professor...
    October 21, 2010 - 9:56am
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    Voter's Guide: First Judicial District
    Minnesota's First Judicial District includes 36 judges who cover the counties of Dakota, Goodhue, Scott, Le Sueur, Carver, Sibley and McLeod. Timothy Blakely is the incumbent. Larry Clark is the challenger.
    newsOctober 21, 2010 - 9:55am
    Candidate profile -- Katie Sieben, incumbent, DFL
    Q: Why did you decide to seek this office? A: This area has always been my home and I have deep family roots in Hastings. It is an honor to serve Hastings in the Minnesota Senate. During the past four years, I believe my advocacy in the Legislature has delivered results, particularly...
    October 21, 2010 - 9:52am
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    Candidate profile -- Karin Housley, challenger, R
    Q: Why did you decide to seek this office? A: With only 25 percent of our legislators having a business background, it was time for someone with real work experience, and an understanding of business to serve our state. The people of Minnesota are frustrated with career politicians,...
    October 21, 2010 - 9:50am
    Voter's Guide: Minnesota State Senate, District 57
    Minnesota Senate District 57 includes Hastings, Nininger Township, Afton, Cottage Grove, Denmark Township, Grey Cloud Island, South St. Paul and Newport. Senate seats are four-year terms
    newsOctober 21, 2010 - 9:49am
    Candidate profile -- Mitch Scott
    Education: A.S. Law Enforcement Degree, Inver Hills Community College B.S. Business Management, Kaplan University M.A. Organizational Management, Concordia University St. Paul School of Police Staff and Command, Northwestern University Federal Bureau of Investigations (F.B.I.)...
    October 21, 2010 - 9:39am
    Candidate profile -- Dave Bellows
    Education: M.A. Hamline University, Public Administration B.A. Metropolitan State University F.B.I. National Academy F.B.I. Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Seminar (LEEDS) My career path to becoming Dakota County's Sheriff started over 30 years ago with the Lakeville...
    October 21, 2010 - 9:37am
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    Voter's Guide: Dakota County Sheriff
    Two candidates are in the running to be the Dakota County Sheriff come 2011. They are Dave Bellows and Mitch Scott. The winner will serve a four-year term.
    newsOctober 21, 2010 - 9:37am
    Candidate profile -- David Page, challenger, DFL
    Q: Why did you decide to seek this office? A: When Rep. McNamara put Gov. Pawlenty's "No new taxes" pledge ahead of the welfare of his constituents by voting against funding to expedite the construction of the Hastings Bridge, I was appalled, especially since the collapse of the...
    October 21, 2010 - 8:43am
    Candidate profile -- Denny McNamara, incumbent, R
    Q: Why did you decide to seek this office? A: I feel the legislature needs more common-sense leaders who have raised a family, operated a business, are active in the community and who understands the impact laws have on the everyday citizens. Q: The State of Minnesota continues...
    October 21, 2010 - 8:42am
    Voter's Guide: Minnesota State Representative - District 57B
    District 57B includes Hastings, the far eastern portion of Cottage Grove, Denmark Township and Afton. Denny McNamara, a Republican, is the incumbent. David Page of the DFL is the challenger. State representatives are elected to two-year terms.
    newsOctober 21, 2010 - 8:39am
    October 30, 2009
    Voters head to the polls Tuesday
    Let's look once more at what voters are going to be asked to vote for and to approve when they go to the polls Nov. 3. First and foremost, voters are going to vote for three School Board members. Candidates running for School Board are Dan Cater, Lisa Hedin, Angie McGinnis, Teresa...
    news / educationOctober 30, 2009 - 1:39pm
    October 22, 2009
    Angie McGinnis
    Q: What is your educational and occupational background? A: 1988 - Shakopee Senior High School 1993 - BA in Education-Bemidji State University 2000 - MA in Education-Winona State University Occupation Background: Currently stay-at-home mother; part-time bookkeeper Green Mill...
    news / educationOctober 22, 2009 - 11:27am
    Vince O'Brien
    Q: What is your educational and occupational background? A: I am a graduate of Little Falls Community High School, UMD (philosophy and political science), and William Mitchell (Juris Doctorate). I am licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Federal Court and the Court of Veterans...
    news / educationOctober 22, 2009 - 11:15am
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