POLITICS
Lawmakers wonder if gambling dollars could go a long way in solving the state’s budget woes
Some legislators are considering gambling revenue to balance the Minnesota budget, one of the few surprises Thursday as the 2010 legislation session began.
February 05, 2010
Construction deals make now the best time to spend, senator says
ST. PAUL — Sen. Keith Langseth hopes Gov. Tim Pawlenty likes a good sale.
February 05, 2010
Ex-Sen. Kelley is first to fall in Minn. gov race
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Former state Sen. Steve Kelley has dropped out of the Minnesota governor's race after a poor showing in Tuesday's precinct caucuses.February 04, 2010
Minnesota Dems open session with $1 billion borrowing plan
ST. PAUL — Democrats who control the Legislature began the session today by unveiling a $1 billion plan to fix up college buildings, build civic centers, forge trails and upgrade airports.
February 04, 2010
GOP’s top governor candidates become clear; DFL race a bit fuzzy
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s precinct caucus straw polls cemented Marty Seifert’s front-running role in the Republican governor’s race, but the picture remains fuzzy for Democrats.
February 04, 2010
No fun for legislators as they attempt to fill Minnesota’s budget hole of some $1.2 billion
Minnesota legislators return to the state Capitol today for a session that promises to be little fun. Lawmakers will deal with the necessities, not the luxuries, as there is one overriding necessity on their minds: balance the state budget.
February 04, 2010
Unofficial straw poll results
Incomplete, unofficial results from precinct caucus straw polls, as reported by the Minnesota secretary of state’s office:February 03, 2010
South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford tells ABC that racy e-mails spelled end of her marriage
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says the final blow to her marriage came with the publication of racy e-mails between Gov. Mark Sanford and his mistress.February 03, 2010
Obama to Democrats: `We still have to lead'
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama implored Senate Democrats on Wednesday to stay aggressive in pushing their agenda despite the loss of one vital seat, saying: "We still have to lead."February 03, 2010
14th Democrat to join Minnesota governor’s race
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — One more candidate is jumping into the crowded governor’s race.February 03, 2010
Party faithful pick favorite candidates; GOP picture a bit clearer
ST. PAUL — Two state representatives appeared poised to move away from other Republican governor candidates and a pair of well-known Democrats were battling for bragging rights Tuesday night as Minnesotans attending more than 8,000 neighborhood meetings began picking their favorites.February 03, 2010
Businessman seeks District 13B GOP endorsement 
WILLMAR — Willmar businessman Bruce Vogel announced Monday he is a candidate for the Republican Party endorsement for the District 13B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
February 02, 2010
Minn. gov race is one big horse race
ST. PAUL — Minnesota could field a football team from all the candidates angling to be governor. And a baseball team. And a hockey team, too, with a few left over for the bench besides.
February 01, 2010
Minn. gov race is one big horse race
ST. PAUL — Minnesota could field a football team from all the candidates angling to be governor. And a baseball team. And a hockey team, too, with a few left over for the bench besides.
February 01, 2010
Vogel seeks Republican endorsement for District 13B
WILLMAR — Willmar businessman Bruce Vogel today announced he is a candidate for the Republican Party endorsement for the District 13B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
February 01, 2010
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OUR VOICES Is 2010 like 1994?
Stafford (center)
Rick Stafford remembers 1994, when Republicans kicked Democrats out of congressional control, and with Tuesday's Massachusetts GOP upset he sees some similarities th
Ed Schultz For Senate ?
Ed can't run in ND. He lives in Minn. Nice photo of Joel H ?
Posted by: singledad on Jan 6, 2010 at 9:24 PM | NASCAR DADOUR VOICES Winners, losers hold different views
In politics, it is all about winning. Take, for instance, Al Franken's razor-thin victory over Norm Coleman in the Minnesota U.S. Senate race. The day after the state Supreme Court ruled in Franken's favor, making him Minnesota's newest senator, Brian Melendez, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party ch
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 3, 2009 at 1:47 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES GOP candidate announcements start
An onslaught of Republican governor candidate announcements begins in the next few days. State Rep. Marty Seifert of Marshall visits 14 cities on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to formally announce he will run. He just left the House minority leader job to seek the governor's position. State Sen.
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 3, 2009 at 9:49 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Politicians fight for money
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's unilateral spending cuts, designed to balance Minnesota's budget, affect the poor seeking health care, cities and counties that will lose some state aid and countless others. But the governor reported one complaint overshadows all others he has heard. It does not come from the p
Posted by: Don Davis on Jun 20, 2009 at 8:46 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Pawlenty revamps campaign site
Tim Pawlenty has not said whether he plans to seek a third term, but it might appear that way because Minnesota's Republican governor is rolling out improvements to his campaign Web site. A Pawlenty video welcomes people and a form next to the video box asks visitors to "join the team." I
Posted by: Don Davis on Apr 22, 2009 at 12:57 PM | Capitol Chatter
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