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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 nights precinct caucuses. The GOPs four major presidential candidates scheduled Minnesota appearances in the days leading up to th...
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
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
STAFF BLOG COMMUNITY.AREAVOICES.COM Areavoices Digest #56 - I heart these blogs!
Fairly Crafty http://fairlycrafty.areavoices.com Crafting is fun, but it can get expensive. Erin Fallgatter is a mom, stepmom, wife and former high school English teacher who now works for JobsHQ. S...
Posted on 12/14/11 at 12:26 PM
Romney win leaves GOP rivals with few options
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LAS VEGAS — Mitt Romney’s big win in Nevada four days after his breakthrough victory in Florida spells big trouble for his remaining rivals. Simply put: Is there any way to stop Romney now?
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 06, 2012
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Republican candidates look to add, steal momentum as Minn. caucuses near
Now it’s on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.
With back-to-back victories fueling him, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is looking toward the next states that hold GOP nominating contests as main rival Newt Gingrich brushes aside any talk of abandoning his White House bid — all but ensuring the battle will stretch into the spring if not beyond?
By Kasie Hunt , February 06, 2012
Update: Mitt Romney takes strong lead in Nevada caucuses 
Update 7:25 p.m.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney jumped to a strong lead in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, reaching for a second straight campaign victory over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 04, 2012
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Commentary: We Americans should watch politics south of the border
SAN DIEGO — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said recently that her biggest regret from her time in the George W. Bush administration is that she didn’t focus more on our backyard.
February 04, 2012
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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Sen. Gimse, Rep. Anderson to meet constituents Saturday in Sauk Centre, Minn.
WILLMAR – Sen. Joe Gimse and Rep. Paul Anderson will conduct a town hall meeting Saturday in the northern half of Senate District 13.
By Tribune News , February 03, 2012
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Republican candidates Paul, Santorum make weekend campaign plans for Minnesota
ST. PAUL — Two Republicans seeking the White House are bringing their campaigns to Minnesota this weekend.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 03, 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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AP sources: Trump intends to endorse Romney
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- In a surprise twist, Donald Trump planned to endorse Mitt Romney - not Newt Gingrich - for the Republican presidential nomination today, three Republican officials told The Associated Press. Gingrich's camp had been so confident of winning the endorsement that it had leaked that Trump would support the former House speaker.
By BETH FOUHY and KASIE HUNT , February 02, 2012
Willmar, Minn., Council to receive storm water management plan in April
WILLMAR — Officials are planning to present a report on solutions to urban flooding problems caused by heavy rain events — and costs associated with those solutions — to the Willmar City Council in April.
By David Little , 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
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