Checks & Balances Self-Defense

I write this as an open letter to Sally Jo Sorenson. My original intent was to email it to her to see how much she was willing to post, but like many political websites, there is no direct way to contact the person’s behind the diatribes. No phone number and no email,...

The Director is In

Newly elected Rep Barb Goodwin (DFL52A, Columbia Heights) has followed the likes of Rep Mark Gleason (DFL–63B, Richfield) and proven former House staff persons can leave and return as members.  In the last election cycle, Sean Rahn lost out in the DFL endorsement to...

Additional Endorsements in the 4th Congressional District

The endorsement fight for the DFL 4th Congressional District may have been the smoothest ever seen in a multi-candidate field, but that doesn’t mean it is time to rest on one’s laurels. By all indications, that is far from endorsee Rep Betty McCollum’s (DFL-55B,...

Pending Retirements?

Former state House Speaker, Rep Phil Carruthers (DFL-47B, Brooklyn Center), will not seek re-election this year and will become the chief prosecutor for Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. He joins the long list of legislators who will not be seeking re-election in...

What Do Tax Committee Members Pay in Property Taxes?

An interesting section of the Hennepin County government site has come to our attention. Here, you can plug in the address for anywhere in Hennepin County and find out what is paid in property tax and sewer services. Some intriguing information comes to light...