Tag: Winona
DFL leader Hortman blames losses in House on ‘geographic realignment’ in...
Before Melissa Hortman announced last week that her DFL colleagues in the Minnesota House of Representatives had reelected her to lead their caucus for...
2024 election guide: Here’s what you need to know about the...
For the last two years, Democrats in Minnesota have controlled the governorship, the Minnesota House of Representatives, and the Minnesota Senate. This "trifecta" has...
Residency of Democrat Sarah Kruger questioned in Winona legislative race
It's been nearly 40 years since anyone other than Gene Pelowski has represented the city of Winona and its neighboring communities in the Minnesota...
Handful of key legislative primaries will set table for battle over...
By the end of this evening, voters will decide whether former Washington County Commissioner Wayne Johnson or former Republican legislative staffer Grayson McNew will serve...
GOP primary battle set for toss-up House seat in east metro
When the dust settled after the filing period for the November elections closed last week, a picture of what the battle for control of the Minnesota...
Winona teacher accused of having sexual relations with several students
A Winona, Minn., high school teacher and track coach is facing several felony charges following accusations of having sexual relationships with four prior students.
Twenty-nine-year-old...
Federal charges say Winona man exploited over 60 girls in online...
A Winona, Minn., man has been charged in an online sextortion scheme that victimized more than 60 minor girls across the country and abroad,...
Only Democrat to oppose sweeping pro-abortion bill won’t seek reelection
State Rep. Gene Pelowski, the most senior member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, has announced he will not seek reelection to his legislative...
Court of appeals rules unvaccinated man can be denied unemployment benefits
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that a college instructor is not entitled to unemployment benefits after he was fired for refusing "to...
City council votes to end Winona mayor’s mask mandate after one...
The mayor of Winona, Minnesota tried to implement a citywide mask mandate last week, only to get shut down by the city council roughly...