Is the Republican Party Culling it’s Herd?

We have been one of the few sources to focus on the Republican Party political activity in Dakota County. This morning’s announcement by Sen Pat Pariseau (R-37, Farmington) is not a surprise. We started paying attention to Dakota County politics long ago and in...

Is the Republican Party Culling it’s Herd?

We have been one of the few sources to focus on the Republican Party political activity in Dakota County. This morning’s announcement by Sen. Pat Pariseau (R-37, Farmington) is not a surprise. We started paying attention to Dakota County politics long ago and in...

What’s in the Numbers?

Well, the anticipation is over and there now is a budget from the Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) administration.  As soon as it was released people began scrutinizing and analyzing the various line items to determine the winners and losers in the proposed...

Budget Numbers

Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe (DFL–02, Erskine) generated interest in the media at 11:15 am on Friday with his proposal to equally split $525 million between all three entities. The $525 dollar figure is still the $549 minus funding for Katie’s Law and the debt...

Bishop to Seek Reelection

Rep David Bishop (R-30A, Rochester) told House Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-28B, Kenyon) that he was not seeking reelection just for effect. The Dean of the House is staying put. He was emboldened in his decision after he received a favorable medical report. During the...