Early voting for Aug. 11 primary begins Friday in Olmsted County

Early in-person voting begins for Minnesota primary election

Early in-person voting is now underway across Minnesota and will continue through Election Day on Aug. 11.

Early voting for Aug. 11 primary begins Friday in Olmsted County

Early voting for Minnesota's August 11 primary election begins Friday, July 24, giving Olmsted County voters the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day.

Olmsted County candidates voice differences on economic development and data centers

ROCHESTER — Views on economic development and data centers highlighted some of the differences between three candidates on the Aug. 11 primary election ballot in Olmsted County’s Sixth District. Incumbent Bob Hopkins, who is being challenged by Tawonda Burks and Michael Wojcik, pointed to the desire to create a county economic development authority when asked about how new business investment could be encouraged. “It was presented two years ago,…

Clerk’s office accepts early votes in primary

With the closing of various voting stations across Cherokee County, voters may take the opportunity to cast ballots early to avoid longer drives and polling lines. Cherokee County Clerk Taylor Brown discussed polling closures Monday, July 20 as part of the commissioner’s budget workshop during their regular meeting.