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Incumbent Republican John Kline defeated Democrat Mike Obermueller by more than 8 points to keep his seat in congress.
Candidates stop for a portrait and answer one seemingly simple question
With a few races nearly deadlocked, many stay awake late into the night for results
Some races can't quite be called.
Doug Anderson to join incumbent Kerrin Swecker on Lakeville's City Council.
Former Lakeview Elementary School Principal Terry Lind will join incumbents Bob Erickson and Judy Keliher on Lakeville's School Board.
Lakeville's Dave Thompson and Mary Liz Holberg easily re-elected to their legislative seats.
Little, a freshmen City Councilor and law student, defeated incumbent Mayor Mark Bellows and a third challenger in Councilor Laurie Rieb.
Minnesota's voting goes until 8 p.m., but some polls elsewhere close two hours earlier.
"We might need more ballots," said one head election judge in Lakevllle.
Dave Thompson: "I respectfully ask for your vote on November 6th."
Employees help out, and you can, too.
American's for Prosperity, considered one of the largets Republican Super PACs in the country, is dabbling with attack mailers in Lakeville at the same time it's revealed one candidate has raised more than $6,000 in cash from outside the city.
Letter writer: "Mr. Morgan, as he is known to his students, is a well respected science teacher and coach at Burnsville High School."
Letter writer: "Holberg has pressed for legislation that encourages private sector job growth while limiting the size and scope of government."
In other crime news around the South Metro area, a suspect has been arrested in the Apple Valley child abuse case.
These dark mornings have you wondering: When does Daylight Savings Time end?
In other news from around the South Metro region, politicians face off in their final debates before the election and Eagan's Nicholas David Mrozinski advances on another round of NBC's "The Voice."
Chief: "This past Wednesday night was Halloween and with the exception of a few reports of minor malicious mischief events, vandalism and damage to property calls, I am happy to report that all the trick or treating went off without a hitch."
A driver was given a citation for Driving after Suspension of Driving Privileges—his seventh in a year. Oh, and he went to jail.
Bingo loves being next to people and his favorite spot to lay is on someone's lap.
Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
Lakeville North dominated Roseville, winning 42-0. It's also totally bananas what the Class 6A State bracket will look like.
How much money have local candidates raised? Patch has the documents.
Here are the most recent people to pass away in Lakeville or who had ties to Lakeville.
Recycling is easier than ever–and has more impact. Recycling programs have changed as new technologies, growing markets, and new products made from recycled materials are developed.
The deadline for letters to the editor to be submitted regarding election-related topics is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5.
Letter writer: "As a local Republican, I was happy to receive an email from the Lakeville District Republican party that they interviewed and recommended re-electing a True Conservative for Mayor, Mark Bellows."
Letter writer: "Colin Lee wants what is best for Lakeville and has worked hard to earn your vote."
Letter writer: If you vote for Jennifer Harmening, "I can guarantee you will not get another follower, but a true leader that will work for the better of the Lakeville School system."
Bestselling author James Patterson gives tips on making your child an avid reader. Plus, here's a great reading list for the fall to get you started.
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
Daylight savings time is a good time to replace smoke alarm and carbon monoxide batteries.
Letter writer: "For over two decades, Rieb has represented the residents of Lakeville. Her leadership has helped to make Lakeville the wonderful community it is today, placing 19 within the nation as a best place to live."
Letter writer: "Little’s compassion for people is real. You might think that once the cameras are off that he would lose the smile but I’ve never seen it."
Adam Eugene Berg pleaded guilty to exposing himself to children and trying to lure children in the Farmington area.