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SEN. JOE GIMSE 5.24.12 Update from Senator Joe Gimse
Dear Friends, We have gaveled and the 2012 legislative session is in the history books. The past few months have been filled with trials and tribulations, but I am confident in the decisions I have...
Posted on 5/24/12 at 1:21 PM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE Something Different: A Community of Independent Thinkers
I know it's frustrating when people say this to you, but it's actually a good sign: "No one else has ever had a problem with this." This tiresome phrase, calculated to squash you down and ...
Posted on 5/3/12 at 2:56 PM
COMPASS POINTS Lawmakers OK hike in hunting, fishing license fees
The long, hard road to raising the price of hunting and fishing licenses in Minnesota now rests in the hands of Gov. Mark Dayton. The House passed the legislation Saturday night by a margin of 68-62,...
Posted on 4/30/12 at 11:30 AM
STAFF BLOG COMMUNITY.AREAVOICES.COM Areavoices Digest #72 - Spinach Bacon Mac and Cheese and Black Russian Cake
I enjoy writing my little blog on the Areavoices community. I really do. I love sharing news of the latest and greatest blogs on the platform. But deep down, I think I'm a frustrated food blogger. As...
Posted on 4/18/12 at 11:06 AM
NEW PLATEAUS The Divisive Creative
On one hand, we all like a creative person. We like their music and art and books and movies. We like their sense of humor and marvel at "how they came up with that" so-and-so invention or idea. But ...
Posted on 4/4/12 at 4:05 PM
Obama: Economy, not gay marriage, will decide vote 
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says it is "hard to say" whether his new stance supporting same sex marriage will hurt his re-election. He says there's a major difference between himself and Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the issue, but says the economy will ultimately determine the outcome of the election.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , May 15, 2012
Vikings stadium one step from reality after Minnesota governor signs bill
ST. PAUL — Rep. Morrie Lanning knows how to win elections and football championships, and says getting a new Vikings stadium is much the same.
By Don Davis , May 15, 2012
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Minnesota governor vetoes tax bill
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a smaller tax-relief bill than Republicans wanted, saying Monday that it would cost $119 million over three years, mostly to cut business taxes.
By Don Davis , May 15, 2012
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Urdahl to meet tonight with Republicans in Litchfield, Minn.
LITCHFIELD — Rep. Dean Urdahl will address Meeker County Republican Party leaders when they meet this evening to discuss whether to yank the party’s endorsement of him for his vote in favor of a new Vikings stadium.
By Tribune News , May 14, 2012
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Many blacks shrug off Obama's new view on gays
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) -- Like many black Americans, Dorsey Jackson does not believe in gay marriage, but he wasn't disillusioned when Barack Obama became the first president to support it. The windows of his suburban Philadelphia barbershop still display an "Obama 2012" placard and another that reads "We've Got His Back."
By ERRIN HAINES and JESSE WASHINGTON , May 12, 2012
Bachmann gives up Swiss citizenship, after receiving it
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is giving up her citizenship in Switzerland.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , May 11, 2012
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Romney denies targeting classmates for being gay
WASHINGTON – Mitt Romney apologized Thursday for “stupid” high school pranks that may have gone too far and moved quickly to stamp out any notion that he bullied schoolmates because they were gay. His swift response reflected the Republican presidential candidate’s recognition that his record on gay rights is under heightened scrutiny following President Barack Obama’s embrace of gay marriage.
By Kasie Hunt , May 11, 2012
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Lawmakers agree on funding plan, clearing way for Vikings to construct stadium
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Vikings and their fans have something to cheer about.
By Don Davis , May 11, 2012
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Republicans’ tax relief bill would freeze LGA payments
ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislative Republicans pushed bills that would deliver $46 million in tax cuts and freeze Local Government Aid to cities.
By Don Davis , May 10, 2012
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Vikings would pay more as final voting for stadium plan is near
ST. PAUL — The final Minnesota Legislature votes to build a Vikings stadium are coming after a decade of discussions.
By Don Davis , May 10, 2012
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Pres. Obama supports gay marriage in ABC interview
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he now supports same-sex marriage, ending months of equivocation on a subject with powerful election-year consequences.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , May 09, 2012
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Lugar loss has lessons for Republicans, Democrats
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) -- Veteran Sen. Richard Lugar's loss in the Indiana GOP primary provides warnings for President Barack Obama and his Democrats as well as Mitt Romney and fellow Republicans six months before the November election.
By THOMAS BEAUMONT , May 09, 2012
Montevideo, Minn., Council votes to put building needs on hold
MONTEVIDEO — City Council members in Montevideo agreed not to study the possibility of converting the former Running’s building for use as a fire hall and public works garage.
By Tom Cherveny , May 09, 2012
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Debate continues on Vikings stadium
ST. PAUL — User fees dominated the Minnesota Senate’s Vikings stadium construction debate Tuesday.
By Tribune News , May 09, 2012
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Minnesota governor is expected to sign $500M bonding bill
ST. PAUL — A plan to borrow $500 million for public works projects is headed to Gov. Mark Dayton, who is expected to sign it into law.
By Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
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