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MAP: Golden Valley Helps Minnesota to 3rd Place Voter Turnout Rates

The community had 88.3 percent of registered voters cast a ballot in the 2012 election.

Elections

Linda Higgins Being Sworn In On Hennepin County Commission

  • Nov 20, 2012

Today the 2nd District Commissioner-elect will be sworn-in on the Hennepin County Board.

Elections

Hennepin County, Golden Valley See High Voter Turnout

Many precincts in Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Edina, Golden Valley, Greenwood, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Plymouth and St. Louis Park had turnouts of more than 90 percent.

Elections

Golden Valley City Council Will Appoint New Member

  • Nov 16, 2012

When Mike Freiberg was elected to serve as State Representative after the general election, the City Council had some thinking to do. At a meeting this week, the group agreed to appoint a new member. They are seeking applicants.

Elections

Hennepin County Reports High Voter Turnout at 84 Percent

Many precincts in Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Edina, Golden Valley, Greenwood, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Plymouth and St. Louis Park had turnouts of more than 90 percent.

Minnesota Marriage Amendment Results, Percentage 'Yes' Votes By County in greater Twin Cities region. Credit: MN Secretary of State

Elections

Seventy Percent Of Golden Valley Residents Said 'No' To Marriage Amendment

Voters in the mostly suburban cities Patch covers were more opposed to the proposed gay-marriage ban than Minnesota voters generally.

Elections

Golden Valley Looks to Fill Soon-To-Be Vacant Council Seat

Golden Valley city staff will review options, including a possible special election, to fill Councilmember Freiberg's seat.

Elections

Golden Valley Voters Favored Keith Ellison in All Precincts

Republican Chris Fields did better in areas Patch covers than in the Fifth District overall.

Elections

Ellison on Election: 'We Won an Argument'

Fifth District voters sent Keith Ellison back to Congress. His Republican challenger, Chris Fields, received 25 percent of the vote.

Schools, Business, Elections

Controversial Quilt, Bad Bus Driver Decision and Frankenstein: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes a new gallery/gift shop, a levy rejected, school boundaries issue, DFL wins and good news for Southwest Light Rail Transit.

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