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Owatonna voters reject $65 million bond referendum for new fire and police stations

Owatonna voters reject $65 million bond referendum for new fire and police stations

Voters in Owatonna rejected a capital bond referendum that would have raised $65 million to build new fire and police stations in the city. Voters who opposed the measure say they were incensed by the lack of transparency from government officials over how they developed the proposal.
by Hannah Yang

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Data center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns

Data center backlash ousts incumbents in some Minnesota towns

The issue was a factor in some local elections across Minnesota where data center proposals have been controversial, and where lawsuits still seek to block them.
by Dan Kraker

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Jennifer Carnahan loses Nisswa mayor race to Andy Schaefer

Jennifer Carnahan loses Nisswa mayor race to Andy Schaefer

Carnahan was first elected mayor in 2024. Her term was tumultuous, including a censure vote from the Nisswa City Council in January.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Data center and tight state senate race drive Hermantown voters to polls

Data center and tight state senate race drive Hermantown voters to polls

Voter turnout seemed especially strong in the town of Hermantown, outside of Duluth Tuesday. The City Council’s recent vote to approve a Google data center appears to be motivating both Republican and Democratic voters.
by Dan Kraker

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