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Living in an endless stream
The other day I heard on the radio that Anthony Weiner may have a better than even chance of returning to public office. Hes running for mayor of New York and the polls tell us about 54 percent of New...
Posted on 5/29/13 at 4:45 PM
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Happy New Year
Every year, as we say goodbye to one year and hello to another, it seems customary for people to look back and reflect on the happenings of the past 365 -- or 366 this year -- days. People often ma...
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Hating the Player, Hating the Game
I'm very definitely not picking a political side here, but I do want to bring to your attention this: a political advertisement attacking a candidate for playing World of Warcraft. Not for being an ad...
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Judges tweak Minnesota congressional districts
Minnesotas best-known U.S. House member will seek re-election in a district where she does not live and its top-ranking federal representative will run in slightly less friendly territory after a five...
Posted on 2/21/12 at 11:29 PM
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Counting the days
As Aaron Hagen and I drove to Windom Friday morning to sample the recently opened River City Eatery and talk a little shop outside the office, he told me that today marked a personal milestone of sort...
Posted on 1/7/12 at 7:22 AM
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Benson announces U.S. House bid

ROCHESTER — State Rep. Mike Benson, R-Rochester, announced Monday that he is running for Congress in Minnesota’s First Congressional District.

By Daily Globe , June 17, 2013

MnSP officials advocate for biodiesel in Washington

MnSP officials advocate for biodiesel in Washington BREWSTER — A trio of representatives from Minnesota Soybean Processors in Brewster were in the nation’s capitol earlier this week to meet with legislators and lobby for continued support of biodiesel.

By Julie Buntjer , June 14, 2013

Letter: Rural votes rendered meaningless in St. Paul

Well, it has finally happened. Just when you thought this state could not sink any lower, we're proven wrong again with the passage of gay marriage.

By Mike Handzus, Lakefield , June 12, 2013

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Letter: Legislature worked for higher education

When the legislative session began, the University of Minnesota outlined an aggressive plan to keep college within reach for Minnesota’s families and partner with the state to solve some of our society’s most challenging problems.

By Linda Cohen, Chairwoman, University of Minnesota Board of Regents , June 12, 2013

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Rep. Bachmann says she won't run for re-election

Rep. Bachmann says she won't run for re-election ST. PAUL — Eight is enough.

By Don Davis , May 29, 2013

As other see it: Can't fault N.D. efforts

That didn’t take long. Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders hadn’t even finished hammering out the details of their taxing and spending plans late last week when Minnesota’s neighbors to the northwest, North Dakota, made a bold play to steal away business and jobs.

By Duluth News Tribune , May 29, 2013

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Capital Chatter: Democrats celebrate sending schools more money

ST. PAUL — Democrats almost were giddy when Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill upping education spending $485 million in the next two years.

By Don Davis , May 24, 2013

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County officials have mixed feelings on Minnesota's legislative session

WORTHINGTON — It has been days since the Minnesota Legislature adjourned for the year, and yet county officials are still trying to figure out how the decisions of political leaders will impact local governments.

By Julie Buntjer , May 24, 2013

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Column: Fighting for our veterans

Column: Fighting for our veterans WASHINGTON — Army Sergeant Chuck Luther re-enlisted in the military following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2011. After his re-enlistment, Sgt. Luther was sent to Iraq on a tour of duty.

By Sen. Amy Klobuchar , May 24, 2013

As others see it: Now, the taste test

The sausage-making part of Minnesota’s effort to build its biannual budget is ... done now. Sadly — but as usual — much of that process occurred behind closed doors.

By St. Cloud Times , May 22, 2013

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Democrats achieve much in 2013 Legislature, but some goals elusive

ST. PAUL — There is little doubt the 2013 Minnesota Legislature will be remembered for its historic vote to allow gay marriage and a $2 billion tax increase.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , May 21, 2013

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State politics, local issues

State politics, local issues Disaster relief, taxes, bonding crucial to area

WORTHINGTON — It took until the final hours of the 2013 legislative session, but disaster relief funds for southwest Minnesota were finally approved.

By Aaron Hagen , May 21, 2013

Budget bills begin march to governor's office

Budget bills begin march to governor's office ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators have taken baby steps in passing a $38 billion, two-year budget that must be finished by midnight Monday.

By Don Davis , May 17, 2013

Minnesota bonding bill in question

Minnesota bonding bill in question ST. PAUL — The future of a public works borrowing bill to fund state Capitol work, roads and bridges and other projects is in question after it failed in the Minnesota House.

By Danielle Killey , May 17, 2013

Editorial: BAC money - it's up to bonding

There’s a little more to the story told by District 22 Sen. Bill Weber as to why Worthington’s Biotechnology Advancement Center may not receive $313,947.17 in state funding during this legislative session.

By Daily Globe , May 10, 2013

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