This has all happened before. Once upon a time, the mining companies ruled, nativists divided the communities by spitting slurs, jobs grew scarce and the winter came.
REGIONAL- Veteran DFL state legislator Rob Ecklund’s electoral fate likely hangs on the results of a probable recount, as Republican Roger Skraba of Ely edged the incumbent District 3A House …
ELY- Heidi Omerza cruised to an easy victory, outpolling Paul Kess 962-623 in the race for the open Mayor’s seat. Both were currently serving on the Ely City Council. The mayor’s seat …
DFL Sweeps State-wide Races - DFL incumbent Governor Tim Walz easily defeated Republican challenger Scott Jensen by a 52.2% to 44.6% margin. Walz built up huge vote.