Election 2012
Austin school board gets new blood
One thing’s for sure: Austin Public Schools has a lot of new blood on its board. Read more | Add your comment
City of Brownsdale says yes to liquor on Sundays
Sundays may soon be a lot more interesting in Brownsdale. Read more | Add your comment
Minnesota says ‘no’ to gay marriage ban
While Mower County gave a resounding “yes” to a constitutional ban on gay marriage, that amendment and a voter ID amendment both narrowly failed statewide. Read more | Add your comment
Anderson returns for third term on council
Austin City Council Member at Large Janet Anderson’s reelection will mean environmental concerns stay on the forefront of the city’s mind. The council incumbent will ... Read more | Add your comment
Re-elected, Obama facing urgent task
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama faces a new urgent task now that he has a second term, working with a status-quo Congress to address an ... Read more | Add your comment
More Election 2012
- After big losses, Minn. GOP faces tough 2 years | Add your comment
- Sparks, DFL win big across state | Add your comment
- Unopposed King eager to work with new council members | Add your comment
- Carolan looks to keep taxes low, budget well | Add your comment
- Jordal a voice for small business | Add your comment
- Poppe makes affordable housing a priority | Add your comment
- Gabrielson eyeing county’s budget issues | Add your comment
- Walz easily beats Quist | Add your comment
- Klobuchar wins 2nd Senate term | Add your comment
- Nolan back in office; Bachmann survives | Add your comment
- Profile: Sparks up for election because of redistricting
- Profile: DNR worker runs for senate to curb spending, conserve nature
- Profile: Poppe files for re-election
- Profile: Austin business owner running against Poppe
- Q&A: Accountant brings experience with public finances
- Profile: CPA wants to keep Austin schools strong for grandchildren
- Q&A: Mother would aim for more technology
- Profile: Long-time volunteer runs for board
- Q&A: Former teacher brings experience in education
- Profile: Board veteran looking to add one more to résumé
- Q&A: Teacher to student ratio is important
- Profile: School board vet seeks another term
- Q&A: Mother would look to cut responsibly
- Profile: Mayo researcher vies for seat on school board
- Q&A: Graduating well-rounded students is top goal
- Profile: Father of three looks to get more involved
Meet the Candidates: MN Senate District 27
Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin
Linden Anderson, R-Waltham
Meet the Candidates: MN House District 27B
Jeanne Poppe, DFL-Austin
Nathan Neitzell, R-Austin
Meet the Candidates: Austin School Board, choose 3
Kathy Glowac
Mary Jane Kestner
Don Leathers
Richard Lees
Carol McAlister
Bruce Quitmeyer
Austin Mayoral Debate
Election 2012 Links
- Sample ballot
- Polling Place Locator
- Mower County Election Page
- 2012 City of Austin Voting District Map
- 2012 County Commissioners Voting District Map
- Complete primary election results
- Q&A: Business owner vies for return to public office
- Profile: Lang pledges no property tax hike next year if he is mayor
- Q&A: Mayor Stiehm seeks to build on his experience
- Profile: Stiehm aims to keep city on current trajectory
- Profile: City should eye new projects
- Profile: Council candidate seeks to grow business downtown
- City Council Q&A: Rotary member Jordal would help advance gov’t
- Profile: Graphic artist looks to curb taxes as part of council
- City Council Q&A: School administrator McDonald would focus on the city’s budget
- Profile: Council candidate wants to spur downtown growth
- Profile: King seeks second term
- Profile: Real estate broker wants to address tax discontent with run for council
- Profile: ‘Empty nester’ targets unity for Council
- Q&A: Incumbent Gabrielson seeks to help support job growth
- Profile: Gabrielson takes lessons from first term
- Q&A: Brownsdale council member questions how grandstand failed
- Profile: Brownsdale councilman eyeing commissioner seat
- Q&A: Financial worker comes in with open mind
- Profile: Former G.M. school board member running for comissioner
- Q&A: 16-year board member looks to continue serving
- Profile: Longest-serving commissioner has more to accomplish
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