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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Senate passes smaller minimum wage
By Don Davis The Minnesota Senate voted 39-28 Wednesday to approve a minimum wage far lower than the House and governor favor. Senators approved raising the hourly minimum wage to $7.75 an hour in two...
Posted on 5/9/13 at 8:44 AM
STAFF BLOG EH? PLUS A cup of Equali-Tea
What do butlers, scones, jam, finger sandwiches and quiche say to you? Well, to the people of Eh? they say womens right to vote. Ninety-three years of it, in fact. Come celebrate the history of wome...
Posted on 3/5/13 at 1:00 AM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLES Presidential Elections and Historic Bridge Preservation: An Author's Perspective
To start off this column, I would like to start with a quote in connection with the results of the Presidential Elections: "When you give someone a Herculean task, which takes a lot of time to compl...
Posted on 11/9/12 at 9:35 AM
THE FLENSBURGER FILES We have our man for the job! Now let's get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections
What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I've been asking myself ever...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 5:40 AM
STAFF BLOG NEWS TRIBUNE ATTIC Bill Clinton visits Duluth, 1994
There's news today that former President Bill Clinton is planning a visit to Duluth on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, to campaign on behalf of Democratic candidates in the upcoming election. That will be al...
Posted on 10/29/12 at 12:54 PM
Several elections set for today in Douglas County 
Voters in Douglas County head to the polls today to narrow the field of candidates in the state Supreme Court and a variety of local, nonpartisan races including the Superior School Board and 4th and 6th District City Council races.
By Superior Telegram staff , February 19, 2013
Report: No same-day voter registration would cost Wisconsin up to $14.5M
The total is nearly three times as much as initially estimated.
By Associated Press report , February 18, 2013
Franken seems on solid ground as he approaches 2014 election
As he prepares to seek a second term next year, Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken appears to be on relatively firm ground as a candidate, a far cry from his status when first seeking the job.
By Mark Zdechlik , February 17, 2013
N.J. Sen. Frank Lautenberg says he will retire
Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, a staunch advocate of gun control and public infrastructure and a champion of the Amtrak railroad system, announced Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2014.
By Associated Press report , February 14, 2013
Readers' view: League of Women Voters sees threat to voting
The League of Women Voters celebrates its 93rd anniversary this month. Since 1920, the league has worked to educate about and advocate for reform issues that protect and uphold the constitutional right to vote.
February 12, 2013
Nolan unveils bill to overturn Citizens United
Newly elected U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan said Monday he is introducing a constitutional amendment that would overturn the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case that removed most limits on corporate spending in elections.
By John Myers , February 12, 2013
Nolan unveils promised campaign reform bill
Newly elected U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan said Monday he is introducing a constitutional amendment that would overturn the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case that removed most limits on corporate spending in elections.
By John Myers , February 11, 2013
Racial equity grades released for Minnesota lawmakers
State legislators from the Northland received mostly positive marks from a group that grades lawmakers based on their voting records on issues
affecting racial equity in Minnesota.
By News Tribune staff , February 05, 2013
Martin re-elected Minnesota DFL chairman
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party has re-elected Ken Martin as chairman.
By Associated Press report , February 02, 2013
Pro/con: Will Benghazi affect Hillary Clinton's political future?
No: Libyan tragedy won’t leave lasting scars
By James Cottrill , February 02, 2013
Pro/con: Will Benghazi affect Hillary Clinton's political future?
Yes: Quip may thwart her political ambitions
By James Jay Carafano , February 02, 2013
Local view: Duluth’s parks, libraries benefit from farsighted referendum
It is sometimes hard to see how our tax dollars work for us. Then there are times when the benefits are plain as day.
By Dan D’Allaird , January 31, 2013
Eh? Campaign workshop in Duluth
Breakfast. Lunch. Campaign advice? That’s what’s on tap for Saturday at First United Methodist Church, aka the “copper-top church.”
By News Tribune staff , January 24, 2013
Obama takes oath, says 'America's possibilities are limitless'
Asserting "America's possibilities are limitless," President Obama declared on Monday that a decade of war is ending and the nation's economy is recovering as he launched into a second term before a flag-waving crowd of hundreds of thousands on the National Mall.
By Julie Pace , January 21, 2013
On eve of 2nd term, Obama puts focus on service
On the brink of a second term, President Obama invoked Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to service Saturday as inauguration-goers flocked to the capital city for a distinctly American celebration including an oath-taking as old as the republic, a splashy parade and partying enough to last four years.
By David Espo , January 20, 2013
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