Why Did the Robber Rob the Bank?

Willie Sutton was asked why he robbed banks and his response was , “That’s where the money is.” State Auditor Pat Awada (R) will announce the results of a study on Local Government Aids (LGA) support and spending early next month. We understand there will...

2003 Inaugural Activities

The Tim Pawlenty (R) inauguration is the start of a new Administration facing a steep budget deficit, but ripe with promise.  In his speech, Pawlenty laid out a broad set of principles and goals long on rhetoric and short on specifics.  The even only had one hitch and...

Patricia Awada Inaugural Remarks

Thank you, Chief Justice Blatz. And it is an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Minnesota. It is an honor to follow in the footsteps of former State Auditors as Governor Arne Carlson, Senator Mark Dayton and Judi Dutcher. Each of  them made significant and...

Lining Up GOP Constitutional Officer Candidates

Speaking of Mayor Pat Awada (R-Eagan) we understand she is being mentioned as another Eagan resident, don’t forget House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty (R-38B, Eagan), for a constitutional office. The current Eagan Mayor’s name is being circulated as a good candidate...

City Business 40 Under 40

City Business selected four well-known political names in their recent 40 under 40 list. DFL Party Chair Mike Erlandson, former Republican Party Chairman Chris Georgacas, Political operative Erich Mische and Mayor Patricia Awada (R-Eagan) made the list.  …...