POLITICS
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
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
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
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
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
Peterson endorsed for re-election in 7th Congressional District 
MAHNOMEN — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson was endorsed Saturday at the 7th Congressional District DFL Convention in Mahnomen.
By Linda Vanderwerf , April 23, 2012
Minn. Republican Party gets eviction notice at St. Paul headquarters 
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 23, 2012
Swing-state unemployment down, Obama’s chances up 
By PAUL WISEMAN , April 22, 2012
Financial reports to show how much cash left for candidates, 'super' PACs since Super Tuesday 
For the first time since the Super Tuesday primaries, voters are getting a look at just how much money presidential candidates and their supporters have been raking in. And whether big-dollar donors are heeding President Barack Obama's belated call for supporting an independent political action committee.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 20, 2012
Rep: Bachmann uses term 'tar baby' to attack Obama's energy policy; spokeswoman says quote not racial 
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A spokeswoman says U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann wasn't referring to race when she used the term "tar baby" to attack President Barack Obama's energy policy.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 19, 2012
GOP to cut food stamps in deficit-reduction drive 
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps and would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to claim child tax credits as they piece together legislation to cut $261 billion in the coming decade.
By ANDREW TAYLOR , April 17, 2012
6th District: DFL endorses Graves, Bachmann gets GOP nod 
BLAINE, Minn. - The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party has endorsed hotel magnate Jim Graves as its candidate to challenge the state's highest-profile Republican, Michele Bachmann.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 14, 2012
Romney heads for NRA event to woo conservatives 
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 13, 2012
No decision in District 17 Senate DFL endorsement, race heads to primary
After four ballots in District 17 Senate DFL race, no winner between Lyle Koenen and Larry Rice. Senate 17 DFL race headed for primary.By Carolyn Lange , April 12, 2012
Koenen gains slightly over Rice in District 17 Senate DFL race
Lyle Koenen inches up to 85 votes with Larry Rice receiving 73 in third round of Senate District 17 DFL endorsement vote. No endorsement looking likely and this DFL race likely headed to primary.By Carolyn Lange , April 12, 2012
Koenen leads Rice by 5 votes in SD 17 DFL endorsement voting first round 
Lyle Koenen received 81 votes and Larry Rice got 77 votes in first round of balloting in Senate District 17 Senate endorsement. Neither will abide by endorsement.
By Carolyn Lange , April 12, 2012
Ann Romney fires back at never-worked charge 
By LAURIE KELLMAN , April 12, 2012
V.P. Biden comes to Minnesota for Klobuchar fundraiser 
MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota to help Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar stock up for the fall campaign.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 11, 2012
Koenen chosen to succeed Kubly as District 20 senator in western Minn. 
By Carolyn Lange , April 11, 2012
Santorum quits Republican presidential campaign 
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Bowing to the inevitable, Rick Santorum quit the presidential campaign Tuesday, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 10, 2012
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