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Matt Ringhofer: New Ulm School Board

Matt Ringhofer 1) What is your background and why are you running for school board? My name is Matt Ringhofer. I have been married to my wife Wendi, who is a teacher, for 21 years and I am a proud dad of 2 daughters, Josephine and Adeline. I believe I would continue to be a good school ...

Paula Humbard: New Ulm School Board

Paula Humbard 1.) What is your background and why are you running for school board? Paula Humbard - Professional Background Current Role: Director of Operations at Harry Meyering Center in Mankato, where I oversee operations related to providing services for individuals with intellectual ...

Jonathan Schiro: New Ulm School Board

Jonathan Schiro 1. What is your background and why are you running for school board? I have been on the New Ulm Public School Board since 2017 and am the current vice-chair. While serving on the New Ulm Public School Board, I have served on many committees, including: activities, personnel, district curriculum advisory council, insurance, building and finance. I am married to Tonia who is a graduate of New Ulm Public Schools, and we have two adult children, who have both graduated from New Ulm Public Schools. 2.) In your opinion, what is the top issue facing District 88 ...

Brad Finstad: US House District 1

Brad Finstad 1.) What is your background and why are you running for MN First Congressional District? I’m a fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer from the New Ulm area and I am honored to be raising seven kids with my wife, Jackie, to be that fifth generation. Currently, I represent ...

Rachel Bohman: US House District 1

Rachel Bohman What is your background and why are you running for MN First Congressional District? I grew up in Rochester, the daughter of a single mother, and I know what it’s like to face tough times. My family struggled with poverty and addiction, but I worked my way through college ...

House District 15B – Paul Torkelson

Paul Torkelson Explain why either a) all abortions should be banned, or b) why exception(s) should be made, or c) the decision should be left to the woman. First, I want readers to know that I have consistently supported Pro-Life initiatives throughout my seven consecutive terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives. I will continue to support legislation that will protect innocent human lives. Here in Minnesota the question of legislating an outright ban is blocked as our Minnesota courts have determined that the right to abortion access is constitutionally protected. I do ...