Aug 1, 2001
The fundamental reason for a Primary election is to affirm or negate the endorsement of a political party appears to have been lost on Judge Beryl Nord. She ruled against the use of the use of the terms DFL/Labor Endorsed for political principal designation on the...
Aug 1, 2001
When the flak started over the appointment of Rep Sondra Erickson’s (R-17A, Princeton) to the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council by Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-28B, Kenyon) we didn’t find much new in the story. The reason is that we had known and discussed the comments...
Aug 1, 2001
We understand George Soule a well-heeled Republican with ties to Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN), and husband of Councilmember Lisa McDonald (DFL-Ward 10, Minneapolis) is working hard to cultivate support for his spouse. He is trying to offset the entrance of Mark...
Aug 1, 2001
The placement of lawn signs in the city of Minneapolis is sending out some interesting signals to the residents of the Mill City. The Mark Stenglein campaign has cultivated some solid locations for their signs, but they have not considered the implications of those...
Aug 1, 2001
US Senator Mark Dayton was the sole vote against Asa Hutchinson to head the Drug Enforcement Agency. The Senate confirmed Hutchinson on Wednesday evening by a vote of 98 to 1. We understand the reason for Dayton’s protest vote was his opposition to the Bush...
Aug 1, 2001
During the regular legislative session Checks & Balances was the first to discuss the problems the House Republican Caucus had with University of Minnesota Board of Regents selection process. In an interview with House Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-27B, Kenyon), he...
Jul 26, 2001
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...
Jul 26, 2001
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...
Jul 26, 2001
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...
Jul 26, 2001
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...