Filling the Vacancy

May 25, 2000

The Commissioner of Commerce remains unfilled by Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) since the departure of Dave Jennings. The state Senate dealt with his proposed replacement and rejected the appointment of Steve Minn during the earlier part of the legislative session....

Hot Rumor or Too Much Idle Time?

May 14, 1999

The hurry up and wait game that is played in the halls of the Capitol creates opportunities for mischief. While cooling their heels in the various committee rooms lobbyists and interested parties swap tales. The last item burning up the marble is speculation of...

Ranger for a Day

Apr 9, 1999

If you attended the Ranger Party at the Prom Center in Oakdale you were afforded the opportunity to show your true colors. There was a choice of two stickers you could adorn as a nametag one said “Ranger” and the other said “Ranger for a Day.”...