Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/KFGO)- In the Minnesota State Senate District 4 race, Republican Challenger Austin Peterson has defeated Democrat Incumbent Rob Kupec by 4 votes. The voting percentage was 49.95 percent to 49.94 percent.
State law says that a publicly funded recount for a Legislative race could happen if the winning candidate wins by less than half a percentage point. Kupec says he is looking forward to a recount. District 4 includes most of Clay and Becker counties.
2026 Election Day Results In MN
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Election day was yesterday, and the results have been determined in Minnesota. Governor: Democrat Amy Klobuchar defeated Republican Lisa Demuth 55.6 percent to 42.5 percent. U.S. Senate: Democrat Peggy Flanagan beats Republican Michele Tafoya 53.8 to 43.4 percent. 7th Congressional District: ...
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Minnesota Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment To Increase School Funding
Detroit Lakes , MN (Learfield) - Minnesota voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will increase funding for public schools across the state. The measure raises the annual distribution from Minnesota's Permanent School Fund from 2.5 percent to 4.5 percent of its value. The fund, built from revenue generate...
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Minnesota Democrats Regain Control of Legislature
Detroit Lakes , MN (Learfield) - Minnesota Democrats are set to regain control of both chambers of the state Legislature following Tuesday's election. The DFL is projected to win a majority in the Minnesota House, which had been tied 67-67, while expanding its advantage in the state Senate. The results give Democrats ...
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Former State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was convicted in a Detroit Lakes burglary, wins Woodbury City Council seat
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/KFGO)- A DFL State Senator who was sentenced to six months in prison for breaking into her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes has been elected to the Woodbury City Council. Nicole Mitchell was convicted and sentenced last year when she broke into her stepmother's home while she was sleeping. M...
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