POLITICAL
Long-time Bemidji political reporter Brad Swenson dies
From the BemidjiPioneer: Brad Swenson, 57, former political editor of the Bemidji Pioneer, died unexpectedly Sunday evening. Swenson, who started working in the Pioneers editorial department in May ...
Posted on 7/23/12 at 9:38 AM
Published Piece: a look at the critics of the Susan G. Komen Foundation
I know this has gotten a lot of press, and I had hesitated to put this on my blog due to its controversial nature. But I'm putting myself out there and hope you appreciate the effort: ) If nothing e...
Posted on 2/5/12 at 12:13 AM
1939: The Precipice of War
Hindsight is perfect, but by the time September 1939 rolled around, people knew the world was on edge....
Posted on 9/5/10 at 11:00 AM
Speaking with Rob Hahn
Rob Hahn is definitely on the fringe as far as political candidates go. He’s neither a Democrat nor Republican, but rather running as an Independence Party gubernatorial hopeful. And, he’s...
Posted on 7/15/10 at 8:38 AM
Egypt’s political foes dig in their heels
Clashes continue after president issues edicts making him immune to oversightCAIRO (AP) — Supporters and opponents of Egypt’s president on Sunday grew more entrenched in their potentially destabilizing battle over the Islamist leader’s move to assume near absolute powers, with neither side appearing willing to back down as the stock market plunged amid the fresh turmoil.
By Associated Press , November 25, 2012
As others see it: Sign of the times
One particularly annoying aspect of any election season is the use of half-truths to bash a candidate in the loyal opposition. ...By Owatonna People's Press , September 20, 2010
As others see it: No easy budget fixes
Solving a potential $5.8 billion state budget deficit is no easy task, as candidates running for governor of Minnesota are finding out.By Bemidji Pioneer , September 17, 2010
Letter: Democrats need support on Nov. 2
The outcome of the upcoming election largely rests in our hands. The party that is able to successfully mobilize its voting base will win this election; it is as simple as that.By Clifford Bowman, Worthington , September 17, 2010
Letter: Walz will keep working to help veterans
I am writing to urge veterans to support the re-election of Congressman Tim Walz. Congressman Walz has delivered for veterans while working for us in Washington, D.C.By Robert O'Connor, Jackson , September 16, 2010
Letter: Walz just a rubber stamp for Obama
Although the Republican Party is called the party of “no,” Tim Walz is a rubber stamp for President Obama and his agenda.By Leroy Vetsch, Brewster , September 16, 2010
As others see it: Undermining education
When President Barack Obama gave his address Tuesday to classroom teachers, classroom students should have been tuned in.By The Forum , September 15, 2010
Letter: Emmer, Demmer would boost businesses, consumers
Just like you, I was thinking about the economy the other day as I listened to the latest report on the lack of consumer confidence.By Albert Henning, Lakefield , September 15, 2010
Column: Candidates have no budget excuses
ST. PAUL — Five-billion eight-hundred-million. That is the projected size of Minnesota’s two-year budget deficit that the next governor will have to solve.By Steve Peterson, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities , September 15, 2010
Emmer outlines rest of budget plan
ST. PAUL — Tom Emmer wants to limit state spending to revenues already flowing into Minnesota government, but achieving that goal would mean cuts in several areas.
By Don Davis , September 14, 2010
Minnesota governor hopefuls debate at Duluth forum
By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune , September 07, 2010
As others see it: A vote for Vote Smart
Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?By St. Cloud Times , September 07, 2010
Political Notes: Governor's race tied, but that's not all
ST. PAUL — The headlines read that the Minnesota governor’s race is deadlocked between Republican Tom Emmer and Democrat Mark Dayton, but there is more to the story.By Don Davis , September 03, 2010
Political Notes: Horner suggests starting teachers early
ST. PAUL — Governor candidate Tom Horner of the Independence Party suggests that instead of starting schools early, as 25 southwestern Minnesota districts did, they should only send teachers in early.By Don Davis , August 27, 2010
As others see it: Another blow to party endorsements
It's time for DFLers and Republicans too to look at their endorsement procedures and figure out why it is so hard for the candidate they endorse each year to get on the ballot.By The Journal of New Ulm , August 24, 2010
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