Checks & Balances was on hand for the Rice Street Parade and saw the candidates glad-handing their way down the parade route. We snap some photos of those on hand worth noting. Jay Benanav working the crowd. Jay Benanav having a substantive conversation in 30...
There is an event in South St Paul a fundraiser for the Southern Minnesota Wing a World War II airplane restoration association that might be an interesting political match-up. The August 3rd event in the South St Paul Hanger will feature both former Mayor Norm...
Tuesday, July 31st, 7:30-9:00 AM at the KSTP Studios, University Ave & 280 Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting a mayoral candidate forum with KSTP-TV. The forum will be broadcast live on the new Channel 45, and rebroadcast in the evening from...
Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) continues to avoid rendering any information on his intentions regarding reelection. Here is a speculative scenario we have heard about. Instead of running for Governor what if he were to challenge US Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN). The...
The statewide teachers union, Education Minnesota was something we felt warranted coverage all throughout the legislative session and we documented a number of stories about their activities. Based on that it was not surprising to see that the organization spent...
