dave baker

Candidate Dave Baker promised us during the campaign that he would strive to “change the laws to limit the horrible negative ads that are ruining our political process.” Then Rep. Baker moved to block the law that would have required those who came up with said ads to disclose...

ST. PAUL — The low temperature in Willmar a year ago Monday was 11 below zero, with the high reaching 3 above. The frigid temperatures came during a near record-cold winter that drained many Minnesotans’ propane supplies, which led to a lot of talk about record-high propane costs. This...

WILLMAR — Local legislators will conduct a town hall meeting with District 17 constituents Saturday morning in Willmar. Sen. Lyle Koenen, DFL-Clara City, and Rep. Dave Baker, R-Willmar, will host the session from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at The Goodness Coffee House, 333 Litchfield...

I have been rather disappointed in Dave Baker’s campaign against Mary Sawatzky right from the start. His campaign signs went up very early in the summer stating “State Representative Dave Baker” which was a lie right off the bat. Some of Mary’s signs said “Mary Sawatzky...

As a lifelong resident of west central Minnesota I’m very concerned and saddened with the way the political landscape has changed in Minnesota. As populations have shifted, we have lost more and more influence to the Twin Cities metro area. I believe this has occurred to the detriment...

The Chamber (of Commerce) has framed the local House election exactly right. If you are wealthy and privileged, vote for Dave Baker who will vote to lower taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans. If you are like the rest of us and want a representative that speaks for all of...

Many people have less interest in the election this year because we do not choose our president. It has been said that the president’s policies are on the ballot this year, which may be why he sent his wife to Minnesota last week to stump for the Democratic candidates. What are...

Political ads and other letter writers talk about how their candidate will lower taxes, raise minimum wages, build more roads and more. These are very pertinent topics but as a small business owner and rural resident I have had other concerns — electric vehicle regulations and...

I was touched by Olivia Baker’s letter to the editor regarding her father Dave. I am one of the people that know Dave and Mary Baker well and have witnessed their tireless fight against drug addiction. It is inspiring. My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Dave on the...

I was dismayed when I learned that MCCL had sent out a flyer endorsing the DFL candidate for House District 17B when her opponent, Republican Dave Baker, is pro-life also. When I spoke to him, he said he had returned their candidate questionnaire and agreed with them on every point....

I’m disappointed that Dave Baker and his wealthy special interest allies are trying to distract Minnesotans from the issues that matter most in this election. Instead of running a positive campaign about priorities like education and transportation, Baker’s supporters have resorted...