University of MN Regent Selection 2011

Today, at 4:15 pm when the legislature meets in joint session to select four Regents for the University of Minnesota, the Republican majorities will carry universal power.  The Regent’s selection is determined by a vote of the combined bodies. With a 72 vote majority...

Who Really Lost in the Regent’s Selection

There is definitely a different perspective on Governor Jesse Ventura’s (IP-MN) selections for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents if you reside outside the 494/694 loop. The people who truly felt they got the shaft was from Greater Minnesota. Prior to...

Regents Selection 2001

During the regular legislative session Checks & Balances was the first to discuss the problems the House Republican Caucus had with University of Minnesota Board of Regents selection process. In an interview with House Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-27B, Kenyon), he...