A Wrinkle in the DFL State Convention Agenda

As the process for delegate selection moves through the Senate and County Unit DFL conventions, and the movie version of A Wrinkle in Tie coming out, we thought we would offer our own Wrinkle in the DFL, people should be thinking about where on the agenda the various...

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...

The 2002 Independence State Convention

We attended the Independence Party Convention in St. Cloud. Unlike the DFL and Republican Party Conventions, which were held in Convention Centers, this one was staged in an auditorium on the St. Cloud State College Campus.  It had the size and feel of a local State...

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...