An Evening to Remember

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...

The Side Dramas of the Special Session

The legislative Special Session has been marked by a number of fits and starts. The leadership has pushed the resolution all the way to the end and that is exactly what we expected. Today, during the Tax Bill debate, the DFL minority sought to amend the bill and after...

Minnesota Twins Ballpark Proposal

Highlights of the Minnesota Twins Ballpark Proposal SF1857/HF2214 Chief Authors: Senator Dean Johnson and Representative Harry Mares Details: · Allows for a $300 million dollar open-air stadium (roof ready). · Requires no increase in state sales, property or income...

2002 Gubernatorial Stakes

Last week, State Auditor Judi Dutcher (DFL-MN) filed her papers to form a campaign committee in a bid to become the first female Governor in Minnesota history. She put out a press release acknowledging her filing but committed the same faux pas many others have in...

With Twins on a Roll and the Stadium Proposal to get 2nd Look

Minnesotans have frequently been called fair weather fans when it comes to our sports teams, especially the Minnesota Twins. As the old adage goes “they love you when you are winning.” With an 18-7 record, the team with the lowest payroll is generating...