2026 Second Congressional District Primary Election: Top Issues
What are your two to three top priorities as a representative and how will you address those issues? What made you decide to focus on those issues in particular?
What are your two to three top priorities as a representative and how will you address those issues? What made you decide to focus on those issues in particular?
What are your two to three top priorities as a state representative/senator and how will you address those issues? What made you decide to focus on those issues in particular?
The primary election is Tuesday, August 11 with races for local voters including legislative seats and U.S. Congress on the DFL, plus state-wide races for both parties.
A proposed data center in Inver Grove Heights faces backlash—but residents aren’t just angry, they’re organized. We talk with the woman behind the environmental petition that garnered 700 signatures.
A proposed 54,000-square-foot data center in Inver Grove Heights prompts community backlash, a moratorium, and petition for environmental review.
Two students are leading the effort to add a mural and plaque to the entryway of Two Rivers High School, acknowledging Dakota land and explaining the recent name change.
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association gave West St. Paul Police Sgt. Elyse Wood the 2026 Meritorious Service Award: “I can’t think of a person more deserving,” said Council Member Lisa Eng-Sarne.
Approval of the Delaware Avenue reconstruction project and an early look at the 2027 budget were the big tasks for the West St. Paul City Council during last night’s meeting.
The ISD 197 School Board approved next year’s budget and heard about a land acknowledgement plaque and mural at the high school.
On June 5, 1961, West St. Paul teen Nancee Parkinson was crowned Miss Minnesota. The 18-year-old was named fourth runner-up in the Miss America pageant and went on to be a teacher, spokesperson, and had a short career in Hollywood.
Rocko the painted rock snake returns to Wentworth Library.
