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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHAT Republicans hope to get noticed in precinct caucuses
Minnesota Republicans get their time in the spotlight during Tuesday night’s precinct caucuses. The GOP’s four major presidential candidates scheduled Minnesota appearances in the days leading up to ...
Posted on 2/6/12 at 4:18 AM
THE VIEW FROM THE EDGE OF TOWN America's Job Problem Solved by Americans
I have been watching most of the republican debates on television. They make me cry...then laugh...then cry again. It is quite obvious the wealthy candidates (they all are) on stage look upon most ...
Posted on 1/24/12 at 11:09 AM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE Rabid Right, Ludicrous Left -- Prepare for the Election Year
Joyously Abundant Products! Jumbled amongst the pile of paper pulp on my desk, the catalog caught my eye. Great, I thought. Someone has sold our name to a religious organization. I really should ...
Posted on 1/18/12 at 4:24 PM
THE NEW FORTY "FLOTUS"
I received an email the other day from Barack. The subject line read, "FLOTUS" - which caused me to say, "What the hell is that?" I am, after all, in a field that is fairly acronym savvy so I consider...
Posted on 1/16/12 at 7:05 AM
OH LOOK, A SHINY THING! Hating on Iowa
While I've never lived in Iowa, and though my home in southwest Minnesota has a healthy rivalry with its southern neighbor, I have to admit I like the state. People there are friendly and helpful, an...
Posted on 1/8/12 at 4:22 PM
Franken amendments part of NCLB rewrite
WILLMAR — The U.S. Senate has a bipartisan federal education reform proposal ready for consideration, but the next steps in the process will depend on what is developed in the House, Sen. Al Franken said Friday morning.
By Linda Vanderwerf , February 04, 2012
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Bernanke defends Fed policies against GOP critics
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ben Bernanke defended the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates at record-low levels for the next three years, during a contentious hearing before federal lawmakers.
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER , February 02, 2012
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Romney says he supports automatic minimum wage hikes
EAGAN — Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney renewed his support Wednesday for automatic increases in the federal minimum wage to keep pace with inflation, a position sharply at odds with traditional GOP business allies, conservatives and the party’s senior lawmakers.
“I haven’t changed my thoughts on that,” the former Massachusetts governor told reporters aboard his chartered campaign plane, referring to a stand he has held for a decade.
By David Espo , February 02, 2012
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Minn. voter photo identification amendment receives its first examination
Opponents of requiring photo identifications for voters talked against it for hours Wednesday, knowing their chances of stopping the proposal were slim. Just four of more than 30 witnesses at a five-hour Minnesota legislative committee meeting spoke in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment, which Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature back in the name of preventing voter fraud.
By Don Davis , February 02, 2012
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Willmar woman announces candidacy for Minnesota House
WILLMAR — Mary Sawatzky of Willmar has announced her candidacy for the Minnesota House in District 13B.
By Linda Vanderwerf , February 02, 2012
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Willmar, Minn., woman announces candidacy for state House
WILLMAR — Mary Sawatzky of Willmar has announced her candidacy for the Minnesota House in District 13B.
By Linda Vanderwerf , February 01, 2012
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Romney gains momentum in Florida, heads for Minnesota today
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Barreling out of Florida with money and momentum on his side, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney said Wednesday that the bare-knuckled nomination fight thus far has toughened him up for contests to come. Romney heads for Minnesota and Nevada for campaign stops today.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 01, 2012
Romney wins big in Florida, routing Gingrich
TAMPA, Fla. — Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding smartly from an earlier defeat and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination. Despite the one-sided setback, the former House speaker vowed to press on.
By David Espo , February 01, 2012
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Group proposes Willmar, Minn., Council backs program to develop healthier, more livable community
The city of Milan is buying only energy efficient Energy Star-certified equipment. St. Cloud has the nation’s first public bus powered by recycled vegetable oil.
By David Little , February 01, 2012
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