The Northeaster previously reported on the candidates running for the City Council seat representing Ward 3. A forum was recently held on March 23 to get all of the current candidates in one place at one time, allowing the public to pick their brains a little before caucuses begin at the beginning of April.
The forum was hosted by Community Power, a non-profit dedicated to pursuing energy options across Minnesota. Present were Steve Fletcher (seeking DFL endorsement), Cordelia Pierson (seeking DFL endorsement), Samantha Pree-Stinson (Green Party), and Ginger Jentzen (Socialist Alternative).
Susan Higgins, who was seeking DFL endorsement, has dropped out of the race since the last Northeaster story appeared.
Another candidate has declared to be running, Nick Pilotta. Pilotta was not present at the forum. More in-depth coverage of Pilotta and any other candidates who declare may appear in later editions.