POLITICS
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...
Posted on 1/2/13 at 4:50 PM
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...
Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:30 PM
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
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
1961: Handsome, Personable Governor Visits
These days we don't call governors handsome unless they've won a handsomest governor contest or something a little more... objectively assessed....
Posted on 6/19/11 at 11:00 AM
Hamilton, others fight for rural Minnesota in lieu of feeling 'left behind'
By Danielle Killey , April 26, 2013
Column: Historic LGA deal will strengthen our communities
After a decade of continued cuts to Local Government Aid (LGA) that weakened communities and resulted in higher property taxes, fewer services, eroding infrastructure and laid-off police and firefighters, there is now a real and significant opportunity to reform the LGA program in a way that will bring long-lasting stability and support to communities across the state.By Bruce Ahlgren, Mayor, City of Cloquet, and President, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities , April 25, 2013
Letter: Hamilton - I'm fighting for long-term care facilities, nursing homes
By District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake , April 25, 2013
Letter: Pay raises needed for those who care for our elderly, developmentally disabled
By District 22 Sen. Bill Weber, R-Luverne , April 23, 2013
Letter: We need to to get tougher yet on tobacco
Today we met with legislators from our Senate district on the “Raise It for Health” issue. We support an increase to tobacco products to stop young kids from starting and to encourage smokers to quit.By Sharon Erpestad and Madison Leighty, Wilder , April 23, 2013
Minnesota Senate stresses job creation with bill
ST. PAUL — Minnesota senators opted to spend $383 million on economic development opportunities, with an emphasis on creating jobs.By Don Davis , April 19, 2013
As others see it: Legalize Sunday liquor sales
It’s as predictable as champagne at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The Sunday liquor issue has surfaced again at the Minnesota Legislature.By The Free Press of Mankato , April 19, 2013
Letter: Legislative survey results announced
By District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne , April 16, 2013
Those tricky taxes: Complexities make reform difficult for legislators
By Danielle Killey , April 05, 2013
Letter: State’s payment rate to nursing homes must increase
Two weeks ago, legislative leaders in St. Paul released budget targets that should be of grave concern for Minnesota seniors and anyone who has a grandparent or parent in Long Term Care, or a family member who works in the profession.By Barb Atchison, South Shore and Crossroads Care Centers, Worthington , April 02, 2013
As others see it: Oversight failure hurts
People often wonder why Minnesotans have become so skeptical of state government. One needs look no further than the recent Legislative Auditor report on the Department of Human Services.By West Central Tribune , March 29, 2013
As others see it: Time for all-day K
Then a principal at Duluth’s Homecroft Elementary, Bill Gronseth saw with absolute clarity what studies had been touting for years: All-day kindergarten, as opposed to just half days, gave kids a jump-start on learning and led to remarkable academic success.By Duluth News Tribune , March 28, 2013
Letter: Dayton's latest budget proposals are too costly
By District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne , March 26, 2013
Letter: State legislation may increase your electric rates
Electric cooperatives support renewable energy, but pending state solar legislation goes too far and will increase electric rates for all Minnesotans.By Richard G. Burud, Federated General Manager and Dave A. Hansen, Federated Board President , March 21, 2013
Column: It's time to finish the job on Farm Bill
By Sen. Al Franken , March 20, 2013
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