An understanding of CD05 warrants a look back at the Primary of 2006. When Congressman Martin Olav Sabo (D-MN05) decided not seek reelection after 14 terms of office a field of seven candidates emerged to replace him. After a successful endorsement battle Rep Keith...
The dust has settled on the DFL Party’s endorsement battles in the City of the Lakes when the last ward convention was held this past weekend. We make these observations during this month-long process. A concentrated effort by out-going Sixth Ward City Council...
The Minneapolis Central Labor Union (CLU) endorsed Sharon Sayles-Belton for Mayor of Minneapolis, Paul Ostrow for City Council in Ward 1, Joan Campbell City Council in Ward 2, Brad Johnson City Council in Ward 4, Jackie Cherryhomes for City Council in Ward 5, Brian...
Every person in the Minneapolis City Hall will to some degree feel the effects of Councilmember Brian Herron’s bribery conviction. Mayor Sharon Sayles-Belton (DFL-Minneapolis), Council President Jackie Cherryhomes (DFL-Ward 05, Minneapolis) and Council member Lisa...
