Kris Leisen Candidate for Rushford-Peterson School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Kris Leisen. My husband Dan, who is a disabled Army veteran and I have lived in Rushford for 32 years. We have three children, two of which graduated from Rushford-Peterson Schools. Ben is a motion graphics designer, Nick owns a Snap Fitness gym, and Leah works in healthcare. I’ve … [Read more...]
LeRoy-Ostrander School Board
Paul Apenhorst Candidate for LeRoy-Ostrander School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. I’m a native of southeastern Minnesota, growing up in Adams and graduated from Southland in 2012. I attend Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S. Dak., and obtained my bachelor’s in Business Administration. I ran track & field for GMLOS and for DWU. After college, I moved back home … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board
Kevin Horihan Candidate for Lanesboro School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. I live in rural Lanesboro on a fourth generation farm with my wife Laura and our three children, Liam (6th grade), Fiona, (5th grade), and Rafe (2nd grade). I graduated from Lanesboro High School in 2001. I attended South Dakota State University and graduated with a degree in Agriculture in 2005. … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board
Carmen Anderson Candidate for Kingsland School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Carmen Anderson I am married to Tyler Anderson, who is the Director of Retreat Services at Good Earth Village. We have three young children and two sweet dogs. We moved here four years ago from Florida as we felt a spiritual calling to be in this beautiful state of Minnesota. I am a … [Read more...]
Houston School Board
Marissa Bailey Candidate for Houston School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Brownsville, MN. I have lived in Houston for 16 years with my husband; we have four children. Shortly after we moved to Houston, I opened a successful in-home daycare and cared for many children over the course of nine years, I chose to change paths when my youngest entered … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board
Tim Gunn Candidate for Caledonia School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Tim Gunn and I am running for Caledonia School Board. My wife and I moved to Caledonia eight years ago so we could be closer to our grandchildren and to live in a beautiful part of this great country. I am a retired police officer from the Chicagoland area (Downers Grove Police 20+ years, … [Read more...]
Tom Kaase Candidate for Fillmore County Sheriff
1. Tell us about yourself. I’m married to Dorle Grindland Kaase and we have a son, Kaine. I have been a resident of Fillmore County for the past 58 years. I am a business owner (Kaase Trucking, Jailhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast, and our farm). I have 35½ years of Law Enforcement experience (12 years Fillmore County, 18 years Rochester Police Department, four years as the … [Read more...]
John DeGeorge Candidate for Fillmore County Sheriff
1. Tell us about yourself. I have worked for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years, and have been Sheriff for the last four years. I previously held the position of Captain, Patrol Sergeant, Undercover Narcotics Investigator, Deputy, Dispatcher and Jailer. I grew up in Rushford and am a lifelong resident of Fillmore County. I graduated from Rushford-Peterson High … [Read more...]