Mutual Respect

Feb 10, 2010

Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) and Sen Steve Novak (DFL-52, New Brighton) had a televised battle of words last week after the Steve Minn confirmation hearing. One interesting point that was addressed by the Governor was the feeling that the Senate Jobs, Energy and...

Twins Arrogance

May 15, 2001

Minnesota Twins President Jerry Bell sat before the House Tax Committee on Monday and would not make any commitments from the team on the bill moving through the committee or any other pending legislation. He was directly asked a by Tax Committee Chairman Ron...

Independent Action

Apr 11, 2001

Former state Senator Steve Novak was known for his wily maneuvers when he was in the legislature. Now that he is the lead on the Government Relations team in Anoka County that doesn’t mean he has lost his edge. It is clear Novak had his problems with...

Foley Cometh?

Jun 8, 2000

There is a discussion, mostly amongst the Foley Clan, that former Ramsey County Attorney Tom Foley (DFL)  is being recruited heavily to enter the 4th Congressional District contest as an Independence Party candidate. Currently, he is in Washington D.C. serving on...

Beholden to Whom

Jun 8, 2000

It is admirable to see three candidates vie for higher office while not retaining a foot in another electoral office to do so. DFL Endorsed US Senate Jerry Janezich, 4th Congressional District Betty McCollum and Primary challenger Steve Novak have all taken the big...