Luan Ruesink Candidate for Spring Valley City Council 1. Tell us about yourself: My name is Luan Ruesink. I am running for re-election to Spring Valley City Council. I work for the Mayo Clinic and celebrated my 26th anniversary there this past June. I have worked in the legal field for Mayo Clinic for the past 22 years. I am a graduate of Wykoff Public School and hold a … [Read more...]

Tony Archer Candidate for Spring Valley Mayor 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Tony Archer, RN, BSN, graduated from Winona State with a four year degree in nursing. I am running for my third term as mayor of Spring Valley. I was a city council member four terms before becoming the mayor 2. Why are you running for office? My platform is promoting Spring Valley as a … [Read more...]

Steve Kemp Candidate for Spring Grove City Council 1. Tell us about yourself. I was born in Anchorage, Alaska, when Alaska was still a U.S. Territory, which I guess dates my approximate age. Moving to Spring Grove in the 1980s, I have lived in the community for 37 years. Though being of retirement age I still manage to remain busy working for Bernard Bus Service, driving a … [Read more...]

Heather Edgington Candidate for Spring Grove City Council 1. Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Spring Grove and returned 15 years ago to raise my family. I have enjoyed serving on the Parks & Commission, YOOH Board and Scholar Dollars Board. I work in Marketing and Admissions for a nonprofit corporation that provides housing and care for seniors. We have 10 … [Read more...]

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...]