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Would Demuth pardon Derek Chauvin?

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House Speaker Lisa Demuth declined to say Monday whether she would pardon convicted murderer Derek Chauvin if she’s elected governor. Demuth, the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor, convened the Capitol press conference Monday to again criticize Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s response to fraud in Minnesota’s social safety net programs, arguing that Klobuchar’s claim of working to hire more prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office was not enough. Demuth was asked if she is open to voting in favor of clemency for Chauvin, who was convicted in 2021 of murdering George ...

Ron Stephens

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Why am I running for City of Tracy Minnesota Mayor?  I am running for Mayor of Tracy because people came to me and asked me to run because I'm an honest and trustworthy person. I have been a resident of Tracy since 1982. For 44 years I have lived here, and I've held the hands of close ...

Celebration of life held for SMSU professor

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MARSHALL - In his years as a member of the Southwest Minnesota State University community, Will Thomas’ impact went beyond the classroom, colleagues and students said this week. “He led a kind, generous and principled life,” said SMSU Provost Ross Wastvedt. Family, area residents, ...

'Always be in our hearts'

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MARSHALL — It was an emotional thing to see the people gathered at Marshall’s Adult Community Center on Saturday morning, Nancy McClain said. The audience was there to honor a group of veterans receiving Quilts of Valor. “It is a blessing to see all of you so very proud of our ...

Former state senator remembered for her 'hard work'

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MARSHALL — She served in the Minnesota state Legislature for nine years. But even outside of the Capitol, Arlene Lesewski was remembered as an active part of both Minnesota politics and her local community. “She taught me a lot about hard work,” said Marty Seifert, who served as ...