Charles Sparks Candidate for Preston City Council 1. Tell us about yourself. I am a retired teacher from the Fillmore Central Schools. I have lived and/or worked in Preston since 1968. My wife Ann and I have owned our Preston home for 35 years. We have three children who grew up in Preston and graduated from Fillmore Central Schools. 2. Why are you running for office? … [Read more...]

Flossie Schultz Candidate for Preston City Council 1. Tell us about yourself. I’ve been a resident of Preston for 10 years, and was honored to be appointed to serve on the city council when a seat became vacant earlier this year.  I grew up in Southwest Minnesota and graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls with a bachelor’s degree in social work and sociology. Over … [Read more...]

Chris Stenzel Candidate for Peterson Mayor 1. Tell us about yourself. Jackie, my wife of 30 years, and I moved to Peterson four years ago.  Prior to moving to Peterson we lived in Rochester for 26 years where I was a social studies high school teacher and coach.  I enjoyed growing up in Freeborn, Minn., a small rural community north of Albert Lea, and believe in the small … [Read more...]

Dave Colbenson Candidate for Peterson Mayor 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Dave Colbenson and I am asking voters of Peterson, Minn., to write my name in for mayor when you vote this November. I’ve lived in Peterson for over a decade with my wife Lori and our four children. Raising a family in a small community like Peterson has been privilege. 2. Why are you … [Read more...]

Pam Kunert Candidate for Ostrander Mayer 1. Tell us about yourself. My family and I have lived in Ostrander since 1983. I have four children and 27 grandchildren. I am a retired RN with 50 years experience in the medical field. I was a first responder in Ostrander for 19 years. I have been the mayor for the last four years, with many years as a council member. We enjoy … [Read more...]

Chase Bakke Candidate for Lanesboro City Council 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Chase Bakke and I have been a part of the Lanesboro community for majority of my life. I grew up on a family farm outside of Lanesboro and I graduated from Lanesboro High School. Currently my wife Kirsten and I own a home in Lanesboro. I am a volunteer fire fighter for Lanesboro Fire … [Read more...]

Jason Resseman Candidate for Lanesboro Mayor 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Jason and I live in Lanesboro with my wife and daughter. I have served on the Lanesboro City Council for eight years, four as mayor. I am employed at Drury’s Furniture as a design consultant and have 25 years’ experience as a business owner. My free time is mostly spent with family and my … [Read more...]

Steve Westby Candidate for Houston City Council 1. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Houston and graduated from Houston High School in 1976. I was a large crane operator in the Twin Cities for 35 years. When I retired in the fall of 2015 I chose to move back to Houston with my wife and two springer spaniels. I am an active member of the Sons of the American … [Read more...]