The attempt to override the first of the Governor’s Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) vetos from the last legislative session came in the form of a pro-World War II Veterans issue. The people in support of this group of people sought restoration of the funding for a Veteran’s...
The only surprise about Barb Haake (R–52B Mounds View) is that she didn’t announce it on the last night of the session. She was rumored to be a candidate for the saner side of life for awhile. We heard that she had informed Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-26B, Kenyon) and...
There is an undercurrent being discussed after the departure of State Auditor Judi Dutcher (DFL-MN) from the Republican Party. The Republican Party has had a gender gap with DFL Party here in this state and with Democrats nationwide. Part of the reason stems from the...
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...
