On Tuesday, Feb. 15 a judicially appointed redistricting panel released new congressional and legislative districts for Minnesota based on the 2020 census data. The districts were changed to ensure that the residents of each district are equally represented. Pipestone County is now in Minnesota Senate District 21 and Minnesota House District 21A instead of District 22 and District 22A. The new districts have different boundaries than districts 22 and 22A did, but still encompass most of the same areas, including Luverne where both State Rep. Joe Schomacker and State Sen. Bill Weber reside. All Minnesota Senate and House seats will...

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