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End of filing period shows who will be on the ballot this fall locally

The filing period for local offices (city and school board) closed Tuesday evening, with a number of candidates filing for all open positions.

Delano
In Delano, three people have filed for the mayor position: Larry Bartels, Dale Graunke, and Harlan Lewis. Incumbent Joe McDonald did not file and is running a campaign for state representative.
For city council, Dan Gustafson, Jon Sutherland, Derek Schansberg, Jacqui Blasiak, Dan Vick, Marc Plese, and Jason Thompson have all filed. Incumbent Brad Hotchkiss did not file. The other council incumbent, Bartels, has filed for mayor.

Delano Public Schools
For Delano School Board, Timothy Douglas, Patricia Osmon, and Lisa Seguin have filed for the three, four-year seats available on the school board. Carolyn Milano and Erika Kluge Frake filed for the two, two-year positions available on the board. Incumbent Joy Bodin did not file.

Montrose
In Montrose, Charlie Nelson, Jon Varner, Sharon Knodel (incumbent), Ryan Andreae (incumbent), Roy Henry, Scott F. Czanstkowski “Ski,” and Lloyd Johnson have filed for the two, four-year seats available on the Montrose City Council.

Loretto
In Loretto, a number of people have stepped forward to vie for positions on the city council. Kent Koch has filed to be Loretto’s next mayor. Incumbent Barry Andersen did not file.
For city council, Brenda Daniels (incumbent), Tom Pedersen, John Nelson “Archie,” and Keith Converse filed for the two, four-year terms. Incumbent Jeff France did not file.

Youth As Resources street dance Saturday, Aug. 28

Youth As Resources (YAR) will be hosting a teen street dance Saturday, Aug. 28 from 8 to 11 p.m. in the parking lot of Linnie’s Ice Cream on Bridge Avenue in downtown Delano. Admission is $5 and entertainment will be provided by DJ Fitzer. Prizes will also be given out.

Concerts in Park series continues

The General Federated Women’s Club’s Concerts in the Park series continues this week with a performance Wednesday, Aug. 18 by Mariachi Flor y Canto. The free concert will be at the Central Park gazebo at 7 p.m.

Wright County commissioner race still being determined

WRIGHT COUNTY, MN – As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, the unofficial results of the primary election showed a clear separation between the three candidates for Wright County commissioner in District 5. With 88 percent of the precincts reporting, incumbent Richard “Dick” Mattson was in the lead with 1,143 votes (45 percent); Leonard Wozniak of Cokato was in second place with 908 votes (36 percent), and Tom LaPlant of Buffalo was in third place with 501 votes (20 percent). Based on these totals, Mattson and Wozniak would go on to the general election in November.

District 5 includes Albion Township, the City of Cokato, Cokato Township, French Lake Township, the City of Howard Lake, the City of Maple Lake, and Marysville, Middleville, Montrose, South Haven, Southside, Stockholm, and Victor townships.

UPDATE: According to Wright County Election Supervisor Gloria Gooler, there was a technical problem that prevented Wright County data from being uploaded properly Tuesday night. As a result, staff members are diligently working on manually entering the results from 39 precincts. Updated results will be posted when available.

Primary election taking place

ST. PAUL, MN – The state’s primary election is taking place Tuesday, and the field will be reduced in certain races across Minnesota. Voters can find out where to vote by visiting the secretary of state’s website. The polling place finder is at pollfinder.sos.mn.us/

Both of the Delano Wright County Fairest of the Fair Candidates received crowns Sunday

danielleWRIGHT COUNTY, MN –  Despite  93-degree temperatures, many people came to the Wright County Fair Sunday afternoon to see the Wright County Fairest of the Fair Coronation.

Two Delano girls received crowns. Danielle Engel, 17, daughter of Jeff and Becky Grossinger, was named Fairest of the Fair, and Bailey Schnell, 17, daughter of Deb and Glen Muckenhirn, was named princess. Miranda Mazer, 18, daughter of Chris and Sheila of Monticello, was also named princess.

For more photos of the royalty and of the Wright County Fair, look in the Monday, Aug. 9 issue of the Delano Herald Journal.bailey