Minnesota
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
6 candidates are running for Battle Lake School Board in the November 3, 2026 general election in Minnesota.
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Misty L. Wilkie
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Aimie Hallberg
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Ashley Altstadt
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Denny Pederson
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Paul Ness
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Sheila R. Newark
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Dr. Misty Wilkie is a nurse, educator, health equity leader, and longtime Battle Lake resident running for the Battle Lake School Board. A Battle Lake resident for more than 21 years, Misty has built a career in nursing education and Indigenous health, including serving as a professor at Bemidji State University and founding a program that supported American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing careers in nursing. She has dedicated her career to expanding educational opportunities, supporting students and families, and building stronger communities. As a parent who raised her three children in Battle Lake, Misty is committed to listening to families, supporting students and educators, and giving back to the community she has called home for more than two decades.