On March 3rd, Former State Auditor Pat Anderson (Awada) (R-MN) received the Republican Party endorsement to succeed Rep Matt Dean (R-43B, Dellwood). Dean was elected in 2004, defeating 1st term Rep Rebecca Otto (DFL-52B, Marine on Saint Croix) who also is the current...
Minnesota Report In politics, the old adage is “Follow the Money.” If you are concerned about the effects of the Citizen’s United decision and the Koch Brothers influences on politics, then this story merits attention. Originally, we thought the John and Laura Arnold...
When Donald J Trump (R) announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on nation states exporting steel and aluminum the benefit to the Iron Range was immediate. Granted, residents of the 8th Congressional District voted for Trump 53.76% compared to 38.27% for Hillary...
Over the weekend we learned about a potential tie between the Enbridge Pipeline Number 3 and EPA Head Scott Pruitt. The clear conflict of interest stems from Pruitt’s rental of a condo from Vicki Hart, the wife of J. Steven Hart, the chairman of the Enbridge’s...
By all appearances, former Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) is positioning himself for another run for Governor. Here are two solicitations which came our way from a distribution from ConservativeIntel. First Name, You have my word. If I officially run for governor, I...
