Area City and School Board Election Results

Argyle

Mayor (Argyle)
Mark C Larson 195 60.19%
Christina Halvorson 123 37.96%

Council Member (Argyle) (Elect 2)
Anthony Deschene 122 20.33%
Zachary Beaudry 170 28.33%
Aaron Rivard 202 33.67%
Daniel Gruhot 92 15.33%

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Badger

Council Member (Badger) (Elect 2)
Brent Walsh 71 18.35%
Robert Dostal 145 37.47%
Angela Gregerson 136 35.14%

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Brooks

Council Member (Brooks) (Elect 2)
Perry Morinville 61 50.83%
Ray Vasend 59 49.17%

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Goodridge

Mayor (Goodridge)
James Reiman 9 21.43%
Judy Jones 29 69.05%

Council Member (Goodridge) (Elect 2)
Valerie Norman 10 12.50%
Randy Henrickson 36 45.00%
Gary Hasby 28 35.00%

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Holt

Mayor (Holt)
Brandon Johnson 39 90.70%
Terry J. Flodstrom 3 6.98%

Council Member (Holt)
Richard Nelson 18 41.86%
Debra Lee 25 58.14%

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Karlstad

Council Member (Karlstad) (Elect 2)
Rob Mickelson 248 37.98%
Kristin Berberich 189 28.94%
Markelle Kuznia 209 32.01%

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Kennedy

Council Member (Kennedy) (Elect 2)
Jonathon Turn 73 33.49%
Taylor Langen 45 20.64%
Cynthia Urbaniak 64 29.36%
Joshua Pietruszewski 29 13.30%

CITY QUESTION 1 (Kennedy)
Sunday Liquor License
“Should the City Council of Kennedy be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to eligible establishments for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?”
YES 90 81.82%
NO 20 18.18%

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Middle River

Mayor (Middle River)
Mathew Stromsodt 85 57.82%
David Casanova 60 40.82%

Council Member (Middle River) (Elect 2)
Tammy Johnson 102 38.93%
Morgan Ness 67 25.57%
Scott Swenson 36 13.74%
Harlan Olson 53 20.23%

CITY QUESTION 1 (Middle River)
Sunday Liquor License
Should the Middle River city council be allowed to issue on-sale licenses to eligible establishments for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail on Sundays?
YES 105 72.92%
NO 39 27.08%

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Oklee

Council Member (Oklee) (Elect 2)
Darrell Tougas 109 41.92%
George Burthwick 51 19.62%
Paul T. Cyr 95 36.54%

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Roseau

Council Member (Roseau) (Elect 2)
Oliver Ullman 677 28.53%
Keith Severson 569 23.98%
Kavan Lovgren 379 15.97%
Patrick A. Novacek 741 31.23%

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Thief River Falls

Mayor (Thief River Falls)
Mike Lorenson 2,221 55.30%
Brian Holmer 1,758 43.77%

Council Member At Large (Thief River Falls)
Doug Bergman 1,556 41.75%
Jason Aarestad 2,139 57.39%

Council Member Ward 2 (Thief River Falls)
Julie Bolduc 485 61.86%
Cainan Langlie 289 36.86%

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Warren

Council Member (Warren) (Elect 3)
Selina Potucek 542 28.19%
David Conely 357 18.56%
Danny Omdahl 522 27.15%
Aaron Gerszewski 488 25.38%

CITY QUESTION 1 (Warren)
Proposed Revised City Charter
Shall the proposed revised city charter be adopted? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING YES FOR APPROVING THE REVISED CITY CHARTER.
YES 486 69.03%
NO 218 30.97%

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School Board:

RED LAKE

School Board Member At Large (ISD #38) (Elect 3)
Michael W. Barrett Sr. 1,358 31.08%
Bryan L Lussier JR. 612 14.01%
Robert McClain 1,357 31.06%
Douglas G. Desjarlait 1,013 23.19%

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MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL

School Board Member (ISD #441) (Elect 4)
Craig Bakke 760 23.99%
Kayla Leader 760 23.99%
Melissa Weleski 634 20.01%
Andy Bjorgaard 683 21.56%
Kelsi Wilson 304 9.60%

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GRYGLA

School Board Member (ISD #447) (Elect 3)
Alisha Anderson 398 26.73%
Gretchen Smeby 325 21.83%
Carson Saurdiff 380 25.52%
Tonia Haack 364 24.45%

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #447)
School District Question 1 Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization
The school board of Independent School District No. 447 (Grygla Public School) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 6.286% times the net tax capacity of the school district. This authorization would renew the school district’s existing authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2024. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $156,642 for taxes payable in 2025, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,566,420. The Additional revenue raised by the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including deferred maintenance and renovation projects, the acquisition and maintenance of software, technology and technology systems, and to pay the costs of technology-related personnel and training; the purchase and replacement of school-related transportation vehicles; and the acquisition of curriculum, textbooks and materials. The projects to be funded have received a positive Review and Comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the renewal of the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 447 be approved? Yes No BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.
YES 401 68.90%
NO 181 31.10%

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #447)
School District Question 2 Revoke an Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization
The school of Independent School District No. 447 (Grygla Public School) has also proposed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $460 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $2,175 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years commencing with taxes payable in 2025, and increase each year by the rate of inflation beginning with taxes payable in 2026, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked, and the increase in the revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 447 be approved? Yes No BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
YES 344 60.35%
NO 226 39.65%

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #447)
School District Question 3 Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization
The school board of Independent School District No. 447 (Grygla Public School) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization of 4.013% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The additional revenue from the proposed authorization will be used to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including deferred maintenance and renovation projects, the acquisition and maintenance of software, technology and technology systems, the costs of technology-related personnel and training; the purchase and replacement of school-related transportation vehicles; and the acquisition of curriculum, textbooks and materials. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $100,000 for taxes payable in 2025, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive Review and Comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 447 be approved? Yes No BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
YES 353 61.71%
NO 219 38.29%

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THIEF RIVER FALLS

School Board Member (ISD #564) (Elect 3)
Lindsay Gregory 3,104 22.75%
Lucus Stavos 2,582 18.92%
Jared Kainz 4,027 29.51%
John Syvertson 3,797 27.83%

School Board Member (ISD #564)
Misty Hempel 4,078 65.16%
Diane Lion 2,145 34.28%

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #564)
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
The School Board of Independent School District No. 564 (Thief River Falls), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $900 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2024 for taxes payable in 2025 and would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in general education revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 564 (Thief River Falls), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
YES 3,821 55.22%
NO 3,099 44.78%

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BADGER

School Board Member (ISD #676) (Elect 3)
Dana Didrikson 323 21.79%
Brent Olson 375 25.30%
Jodie Davy 413 27.87%
Cari Dostal 368 24.83%

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #676)
School District Question 1 Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 676 (Badger), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $967.93 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2024 for taxes payable in 2025 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 676 (Badger), Minnesota be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES
YES 327 53.78%
NO 281 46.22%

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #676)
School District Question 2 Approval of Additional New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 676 (Badger), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by an additional $967.93 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2024 for taxes payable in 2025 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the additional new referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 676 (Badger), Minnesota be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES
YES 271 45.17%
NO 329 54.83%

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 3 (ISD #676)
School District Question 3 Approval of School Building Bonds
Shall the board of Independent School District No. 676 (Badger Public School) be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,230,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including, but not limited to, construction and equipping of classroom additions to the school site and facility; improvements to repurpose and remodel existing classroom spaces; construction and equipping of a new gymnasium facility including weight room, concessions, restrooms and locker rooms; construction and equipping of new career and technical education (CTE) spaces; and upgrades and improvements to the boiler and HVAC systems? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
YES 239 40.03%
NO 358 59.97%

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ROSEAU

School Board Member (ISD #682) (Elect 3)
Jason Cummings 807 8.62%
Vonda Danielson 964 10.29%
Traci Ketring 611 6.52%
Michele “Micky” Hulst 1,174 12.53%
Kreg R. Kennedy 544 5.81%
Jennifer Lovgren 705 7.53%
Neal Vatnsdal 1,692 18.06%
David Simmons 1,237 13.21%
Thor Didrikson 1,610 17.19%

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #682)
School District Question Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 682 (Roseau Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $1,050 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2024 for taxes payable in 2025 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 682 (Roseau Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES
YES 1,460 38.76%
NO 2,307 61.24%

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WARROAD

School Board Member (ISD #690) (Elect 3)
Cindy Drost 1,727 26.07%
Marques A Stricker 1,200 18.11%
Jess Edgerton 756 11.41%
Robyn Rolli 636 9.60%
Damian McMillin 1,555 23.47%
Stephen A. Symes 697 10.52%

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WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO

Special Election for School Board Member (ISD #2176)
Johny Barbosa 490 29.20%
Sally Roller 1,178 70.20%

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WIN-E-MAC

School Board Member (ISD #2609) (Elect 4)
Kathrine Senn-Howard 708 14.63%
Dean Roy 476 9.83%
Tyler Brekken 857 17.70%
Davin Swanson 805 16.63%
Nicki Carlson 1,001 20.68%
Amanda Schow 944 19.50%

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GREENBUSH-MIDDLE RIVER

School Board Member (ISD #2683) (Elect 3)
Brandon Ignaszewski 734 21.27%
Kelsey Grinsteiner 638 18.49%
Danielle Berg 855 24.78%
Ross Waage 927 26.86%

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RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL

School Board Member (ISD #2906) (Elect 3)
Shawn Landrus 241 9.43%
Tyrone Olson 432 16.89%
Kim Robert Vettleson 448 17.52%
Jody Duden 454 17.76%
Jennifer (McMullen) Vogel 509 19.91%
Lisa Knutson 232 9.07%

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Kittson County

County Commissioner District 2
Theresia Gillie 264 51.06%
Waylin Olson 252 48.74%

County Commissioner District 4
Derry Jones 236 55.53%
Leon Olson 184 43.29%

COUNTY QUESTION 1
KITTSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
“Shall Kittson County be authorized to issue general obligation capital improvement bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 to provide funds for the improvement and betterment of the Kittson County Courthouse and the construction, improvement, and equipping of highway department facilities in the County?” “BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.”
YES 1,080 44.91%
NO 1,325 55.09%

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