Hunting and Fishing Rights in the House

The DFL caucus kept the House in recess for over an hour longer than expected on Monday. The issue was a Senate bill for a Constitutional Amendment called “The Right to Hunt and Fish.” The bill is the work of Sen. Bob Lessard (I-03, International Falls)....

Legislature Out by Easter?

The activity is expected to pick up in March when legislators turn to the real issues that they need to deal with this session, Bonding and Supplemental Funding. Once these two items are resolved there will be little for the folks in St. Paul to be concerned about....

Twins Had Better Sell

The chief author for the Twin’s Stadium bill in the House Loren Jennings (DFL) HD 18B Harris, expressed a clear opinion on the future of baseball in Minnesota. He said that if the Twins have not signed a deal relocating the Twins by the start of the season the...

DFL Straw Poll

The DFL is having a straw poll among precinct caucus attendees on March 3rd. The results of the poll may not help the DFL in its cause to strengthen the endorsement process. DFLers who attend precinct caucuses are not immune to issues in the general public. The MPR,...

An Appetite for Politics

In the tradition of Hillary Clinton v Barbara Bush and their chocolate chip cookie recipes Rep. Edwina Garcia appeals for a more spicy fare. The fundraiser for her Secretary of State campaign is billed as the “Great Garcia Chili Challenge.” The event will...