No one is running for Red Lake County attorney. Because not a single attorney lives there.

By: Erin Bowman, KAXE/KBXE

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 1,363

Last Updated: 6 hours, 59 minutes ago

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Reprinted with permission from KAXE.

RED LAKE FALLS — No one is running for Red Lake County attorney.

It’s not the only Northland county without someone on the ballot. No one is running in Mahnomen or Lake of the Woods, either. However, the situation in Red Lake is unique. No one is running because no one is eligible.

“Under Minnesota statute, in order for a county attorney to be elected …

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