All Aboard the Northern Lights Express

Feb 7, 2023

Minnesota Report The idea of reviving the train route from the Twin Cities to Duluth is a high dosage of nostalgia for those yearning for a passage back to another era. The sights of the porters loading the bags and the conductors punching the tickets in their long...

Sticking with the Moniker Scheme

Dec 13, 2018

We are trying to find a good reference or a nickname incoming for Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-36B, Brooklyn Park). Because of her ice in the veins style, we thought something inline with the Elsa (Frozen) might be in the right vein, and then Ravenna, Evil Queen i.e....

Seifert Picks Running Mate

Feb 18, 2010

As we have said from the onset this election will revolve around various events and this morning an event occurred. Rep Marty Seifert (R-21A, Marshall) tapped Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah (R) as his pick for Lt Governor. Checks & Balances readers may...

Are There Leadership Woes for Seifert?

May 5, 2008

Republican Party operatives are wondering out loud as to the state of the Republican Party this election due to endorsements of legislative candidates at various local party unit conventions. In three separate instances, delegates endorsed candidates not recommended...

This Meeting is Adjourned

May 21, 2001

As the session drags on, every little disturbance that causes a ripple in the water may provide some insight into the legislative state of affairs. We heard from more than one source over the weekend about the conference committee for State Government Finance....