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    November 5, 2014
    Rural votes decide Minnesota House control
    ST. PAUL — Rod Hamilton summarized the Republican takeover of the Minnesota House: “This election should be a wakeup call to all state leaders! Do not turn your back on greater Minnesota!!” Indeed, the Mountain Lake Republican legislator’s tweet pointed out, 10 of 11 House...
    newsNovember 5, 2014 - 8:38pm
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    November 7, 2012
    Weber, Hamilton, Schomacker win in District 22
    WORTHINGTON -- Worthington Mayor Alan Oberloh carried his own county, 4,322 votes to 4,071 for Bill Weber in Nobles County, but it wasn't enough...
    newsNovember 7, 2012 - 1:24am
    October 24, 2012
    VIDEO: Closing statements during Worthington candidate forum
    Watch the closing statements from the Senate District 22 and House District 22B candidates as the negative campaign ads are addressed.
    politicsOctober 24, 2012 - 11:14pm
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    October 23, 2012
    On the ballot 2012: Rod Hamilton
    Name: Rod Hamilton Office sought: Minnesota House of Representatives City in which you reside: Mountain Lake, Minnesota Occupation: Pork Producer What qualifications do you feel you have for the office you seek?
    newsOctober 23, 2012 - 9:46pm
    December 2, 2011
    Rod Hamilton to visit Worthington on Tuesday
    WORTHINGTON -- District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake, will visit Ecumen-Meadows in Worthington on Tuesday. Hamilton will attend a Community Coffee event scheduled for 9:30 a.m. in the facility's south dining room. He will discuss any key issues seniors want to bring forth. Ecumen-Meadows...
    news / politicsDecember 2, 2011 - 9:37pm
    April 10, 2011
    Local legislators Magnus, Hamilton and Schomacker talk budgets for education, nursing homes
    WORTHINGTON -- The federal government may have managed to avoid a government shutdown, but movement at the state level was in full force as District 22 Sen. Doug Magnus, District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker and District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton met with local residents to discuss varying...
    news / politicsApril 10, 2011 - 8:51pm
    December 16, 2010
    Letter: Helping the Red Cross is rewarding
    Do you find yourself having the desire to try something new? Do you want to help others? Then might I suggest volunteering for the American Red Cross. The Red Cross responds to large and small emergencies every day, and is always in need of volunteers. It can match your abilities...
    opinion / lettersDecember 16, 2010 - 12:00am
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    November 3, 2010
    Hamilton trounces Brandt
    1:40 a.m. WORTHINGTON - In the District 22B House race, incumbent Rod Hamilton, a Republican, maintained a strong lead over Democratic challenger Bill Brandt of Lakefield. With 74 of 74 precincts reporting, Hamilton had the lead with 8,558 votes (69.16%) to Brandt's 3,811 (30.8%)....
    newsNovember 3, 2010 - 1:40am
    June 4, 2010
    Editorial: Vickerman will be missed in St. Paul
    Rod Hamilton may be a Republican and Jim Vickerman a Democrat, but Hamilton has always been open about his admiration for the longtime Tracy legislator who recently completed his final legislative session. Hamilton, the District 22B representative from Mountain Lake who is seeking...
    opinion / editorialsJune 4, 2010 - 12:00am
    May 18, 2010
    Letter: When one of us hurts, we all hurt
    I remember Senator Jim Vickerman speaking these words, "When one of us hurts, we all hurt," at a public forum in Worthington discussing relationships in the legislature. He compared the legislature to the likes of a family. You read about the heated arguments at the Capitol and...
    opinion / lettersMay 18, 2010 - 12:00am
    April 15, 2010
    Letter: An update on scheduled road construction
    With Minnesota's second season -- road construction -- nearly upon us, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will soon be making improvements to several area roads this summer and beyond. I've worked hard in the past to secure state funding for rural Minnesota roads...
    opinion / lettersApril 15, 2010 - 12:00am
    April 9, 2010
    Letter: House GOP aims to avoid cuts to services for elderly, disabled
    On March 29, I sent a letter to Gov. Tim Pawlenty urging him to avoid cuts to group homes, day programs and nursing homes as a way to balance the state's remaining budget deficit. As I told the governor, Minnesota Republicans have always believed that we must ensure the stability...
    opinion / lettersApril 9, 2010 - 12:00am
    March 16, 2010
    Letter: Bill would assist struggling veterans and their families
    To recognize the need to protect those who risked their lives to protect us, I'm sponsoring legislation that would assist Minnesota veterans and their families who are homeless or are in danger of losing their home. Minnesota has displayed an ongoing commitment to its veterans. Approving...
    opinion / lettersMarch 16, 2010 - 12:00am
    March 10, 2010
    Letter: Prioritize spending for Minnesotans with disabilities
    Minnesota's latest economic forecast notes a continued state budget deficit; it's just not as large as once expected. According to the latest numbers, Minnesota now faces a $994 million shortfall for this year, which is $184 million less than projected last November.
    opinion / lettersMarch 10, 2010 - 12:00am
    October 28, 2009
    Letter: Small business owners should complete legislative survey
    There is no single group of Minnesotans who understand our economy's current challenges more than our small business owners. Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation have long served as the bedrock of our state's economic success, employing countless Minnesotans across every industry. Restoring...
    opinion / letters / businessOctober 28, 2009 - 12:00am
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