Clik here to view.
GOP complaint against Secretary of State Ritchie dismissed
CC/Wikimedia Commons/PudstrandwMark RitchieSecretary of State Mark Ritchie is vindicated — for now.An administrative law judge on Thursday threw out a complaint from two GOP senators accusing Ritchie...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pollen Poll 2012: Pollenation Election
Welcome to the 2012 Pollen Poll! We were very excited to see the strong interest in the poll. There were many thoughtful responses to our open ended questions, and we've picked ten from each to share....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Giant ice castle coming soon to a mall near you; SPCO cancels more concerts
What’s winter in Minnesota without an ice castle? Over the years, St. Paul has had several during its Winter Carnival, most recently in 2004. Fans of St. Paul native F. Scott Fitzgerald know his short...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Wes Moores: two fatherless boys, two very different paths
Courtesy of American Program BureauWes MooreA dozen years ago, Wes Moore’s hometown paper, the Baltimore Sun, carried an article about him becoming the first African-American graduate of Johns Hopkins...
View ArticleLockouts gain momentum as Minnesota employers seek upper hand
Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is still a potent force in the political arena, but several labor union members have been locked out of their workplaces by employers who show little fear of a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red Wing’s Howe-Schmit Senate race may be 'nastiest' campaign in state
Sometimes it’s hard not to take politics personally, especially when you’re a candidate.Sen. John HoweTake, for example, the case of John Howe, the Republican senator from Red Wing. Unlike so many of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Final hours of Cravaack-Nolan race: Big bucks, sharp attacks
DULUTH — With one week left in the most hotly contested 8th District congressional election in recent memory, the two candidates had asked their staffs for a single night off each.Republican incumbent...
View ArticleMarriage amendment reports detail state's most expensive ballot battle ever
Earlier this week, the committees campaigning for and against the proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in Minnesota released updated reports on their fundraising and spending....
View ArticleNot caring about your credibility must be very liberating
The economic recovery continues at a frustratingly slow but steady place, as reflected by the latest jobs report. Here's how the New York Times summarized it:The report showed persistent but modest...
View ArticleMinnesota Historical Society library revamping hours, starting Dec. 1
The Minnesota Historical Society's Gale Family Library is changing its open hours starting Dec. 1, adding more morning hours on some weekdays and closing on Sundays.Library officials said patrons had...
View ArticleClik here to view.
With hindsight (bias), everyone is a brilliant political pundit
The New York Times ran a fun and politically timely article this week on hindsight bias — our personal belief after an event (like, say, a presidential election) that we had known and predicted with...
View ArticleGOP staffer hammers Kriesel on Twitter for marriage amendment stance
State Rep. John Kriesel, who's not running for re-election and has been championing some moderate views even though he's a Republican, got hammered on Twitter Thursday for his opposition to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Small-town Minnesota publisher supports gay marriage, loses subscribers
Last week, I wrote about the Pioneer Press dropping political endorsements. I hadn’t expected to write a bookend, but then a small-town publisher left this comment on another story:At the Swift County...
View ArticleClik here to view.
November events offer a novel (writing) idea and plenty of visiting authors
In November, darkness is settling upon us, and that hibernation instinct could tell you to stay home every night — preferably with a good book. But don’t succumb to isolation; there are warm people...
View ArticleLibertarian vice presidential candidate Jim Gray has Minnesota events
Jim Gray, the Libertarian Party's candidate for vice president, is in the Twin Cities today for several campaign events.Minnesota has been a Libertarian Party hotbed, of sorts, or at least a Ron Paul...
View ArticleKlobuchar finishes her annual quest to visit all 87 Minnesota counties
Sen. Amy Klobuchar reports that she's finished her quest to visit all 87 Minnesota counties this year.(Reminds me of Garrison Keillor's attempt to recite all the county names at the State Fair a few...
View ArticleGov. Dayton in Winona for Governor's Annual Deer Hunting Opener festivities
Gov. Mark Dayton is in Winona today for the pre-hunt festivities surrounding the 10th annual Governor's Deer Hunting Opener.Gov. Tim Pawlenty started the event in 2003, and this is the first time it's...
View ArticleRamsey County officials: Vote early on Election Day to avoid lines
Vote early on Tuesday to avoid the long dinner-time lines, says the Ramsey County Elections Office.The polls are open in Minnesota from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Anyone in line when the polls close will be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Note to Brodkorb: A few tweaks won't fix the Republican Party
Who knew Michael Brodkorb would find new life as Lesley Gore? Nearly 50 years after Gore hit the pop charts with her song of teenage angst, “It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To,” Brodkorb is...
View ArticleVehicle data, email access among Minneapolis legislative issues
Making it more difficult for others to track your vehicle or gain access to your email address are two of the topics being considered by the Minneapolis City Council for its 2013 legislative...
View Article