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Alan Grube

Personal (please list occupation, education and family):  My name is Alan Grube. I was born and raised in southwest Minnesota. I graduated from Southwest MN State University with degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. For the past 37 years I have worked on the IT systems for Schwan’s in Marshall. I am married to Barb and we have 3 grown children who all are Lakeview graduates.     Why am I running for a school board seat? I was first elected to the Lakeview board in 2010, and it has been an honor to serve the communities of…

Andy Frank

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): Hi, I’m Andy Frank and am running for Lakeview School Board. My wife,…

Korey Herrick

Personal (please list occupation, education and family):  Airline Pilot. Studied aviation at St. Cloud State University. Married with 3 children…

Lisa Becker

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): I work for Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a plant health specialist. I…

Martin Hennen

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Marshall sweeps New Ulm in playoff opener

MARSHALL — The Marshall volleyball team opened the postseason with a dominant performance Wednesday, sweeping New Ulm 25-9, 25-7, 25-8. The Tigers controlled the match from the start, using strong serving and a balanced offensive attack to advance to the next round of the playoffs. Marshall head coach Dan Westby said his team looked…

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'Crazy' opportunity to support retail businesses

Any time a business closes in Marshall a lot of criticism is directed toward the city, especially on social media. While businesses do close now and then, new businesses are opening up as well. Take a stroll down Main Street and you will notice the changes. You will also find a vibrant retail atmosphere…

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A leader with professional experience

We are writing to voters in Senate District 15 concerning the two candidates for office, Braxton Seifert and Andrea Boettger. The most obvious difference between the two is their life’s journey thus far. Life experiences shape goals, attitudes, philosophies, level of compassion, wisdom, and personal growth. These two candidates are worlds apart in their…

It takes 218 seats to control the House. How will the midterms end?

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A stronger city through community generosity

Per Minnesota Statutes, cities can accept gifts of property, including money or land, and use them if they follow the donor’s terms. A city can accept donations “for the benefit of its citizens,” suggesting that accepting donations, like making donations, must be done for a public purpose. A resolution accepting the gift and the…

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