Boogie Island Bash II

The DFL is having another big party. On Friday, January 31st, 8:00 PM at the Nicollet Island Pavilion the DFL is holding its second annual Boogie Island Bash. The entertainment provided by Island Soul and the theme is a Beach Party.  … This content is for...

I’m Not a Moderate

Republican legislative candidate Mike Amery in District 32B, Maple Grove contacted us for a clarification.  He disagreed with our assertion of he being more moderate than the district.  He is the former Senate District Chair and called attention to his conservative...

What Does the Largest County Seek?

We receive regular notices on the actions of the Hennepin County Board. In the last communication they highlighted some of their legislative priorities. We thought people would be interested.Provide adequate state funding to Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) to...

Buesgens Taking on Local Lobbying

One thing that irritates many legislators especially Republicans is local government either hiring a lobbyist or contracting with a lobbying firm. The reason is frequently a community is spending state money to try to get more state money. Rep. Mark Buesgens (R-35B,...

Grocer Opposed to Wine in Grocery Stores

Advocates for wine sales in grocery stores have asked Rep. Bob Gunther (R-24A, Fairmont) if he would carry the bill and he declined. As one of two grocers in the State House, new Rep. Dean Simpson (R-10B, New York Mills) being the other, many of Gunther’s colleagues...