DFL Reforms Continue

The process for structural reform in the DFL Party is not yet at an end. The DFL Constitution and Bylaws Commission is still wrestling with the issue. Some of the things that they are discussing include the role of youth in the Party and incorporation of technology in...

Unicameral Alternative

Rep Dan McElroy (R-36B, Burnsville) who is one of the most thoughtful members of the House Republican caucus has brought forward an alternative proposal to the current unicameral discussion. The proposal can be found in our External Opinions Section…. This...

The YR2K Event

Clearly, the best-organized political event of the New Year was held last Thursday at Vinnie’s Restaurant in Minneapolis. The event was the combined forum/fundraiser for the Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey County Young Republicans. The event was standing room only with...

Another Unicameral Debate

Also on Tuesday, we watched Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) match wits with Rep. Dave Bishop (R-30B, Rochester) on the issue of a single house legislature. Later in the program, we saw the second team on this issue Senators David Kleis (R-16, St Cloud)  (pro) and Ember...

The First Meeting of the Minds

The first public opportunity for the announced DFL challengers to US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN) to meet occurred on Tuesday evening in Mankato. Five of the prospective opponents met on the stage at Bethany Lutheran College Michael Ciresi, Jerry Janezich, Steve Kelley,...