Get to Know the Council Candidates

Residents have a chance to meet and learn more about candidates at several upcoming candidate forums. Below is a schedule of those forums ahead of the .

The races for the Second Ward and at-large positions will winnow down to two candidates following the Primary Election.

For more on who's running in these races and other races that include Northfield, head to our . In the coming weeks and months, Northfield Patch will have more information about those seeking office.

The forums feature:

• Mayoral candidates: Dana Graham & Rhonda Pownell
• ( has withdrawn from the mayoral race)
• At-large Council candidates: Betsey Buckheit, Joe Gasior and David Ludescher
• Second Ward Council candidates: Frank Balster, David DeLong, Paul Reiland and Wade Schulz

6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 26

• Who: At-large and Second Ward City Council candidates' Forum. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters Northfiel-Cannon Falls
• Where: Council Chambers, Northfield City Hall, 801 Washington Street, Northfield
• Info: For more information contact Stephanie Ennis, schwartz.ennis@gmail.com

7:30-9 a.m., Tuesday, July 31  

• Who: Mayor, at-large and Second Ward City Council candidates’ forum. Sponsored by the
• Where: Community Resource Bank community room, Heritage Drive and Highway 3
• Info: For more information contact Mary Schmelzer info@northfieldchamber.com

7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2

• Who: Candidates at the Cow featuring at-Large and Second Ward Council candidates sponsored by .
• Where: The Contented Cow, 302 Division St.
• Info: For more information contact Norman Butler norman@contentedcow.com

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