Joe Tougas
MN
Joe Tougas is content marketing director at Minnesota State Mankato and a musician, after more than 15 years as a reporter and editor at The Free Press. His priorities are more housing for renters, homeowners and seniors, and more open communication between the city and residents.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Spoke at a North Mankato City Council public hearing in favor of a 12-month pause on new data centers. He also asked the city to share what its data center study finds. The council passed the pause unanimously.
September 21, 2026
Source: mankatofreepress.com
Spoke in support of a resident petition seeking a public vote on North Mankato's plan to borrow up to $27 million for a new public works building. He said too few people made a costly decision that affects many residents.
January 29, 2026
Source: mankatofreepress.com
Released "Minnesota Moon," the first album by his eight-piece Mankato-area band, Joe Tougas & Associates. The album features original songs by four of the band's members.
August 29, 2025
Source: mostlyminnesota.com
Co-wrote "Assassins' America," a history book from Capstone for readers ages 9 to 15. It tells the story of four U.S. presidents who were killed in office. He wrote it with Jessica Gunderson.
March 1, 2018
Source: netgalley.com
Past race Joe Tougas ran in:
- Mayor · November 3, 2026 · North Mankato city, Minnesota