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STAFF BLOG EH? PLUS Plants, books for sale
Theyve got plants. Theyve got books. And its all on sale. The League of Women Voters Duluth is hosting a plant and book sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Royal Shopping Center parking lot. ...
Posted on 6/12/13 at 12:00 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Voters to decide if council should set lawmaker pay
By Don Davis Minnesota voters will decide in 2016 whether decisions about how much legislators are paid should be handed to an independent group. The House and Senate passed the proposed constitution...
Posted on 5/22/13 at 12:57 PM
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
Eh? 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 “women’s right to vote.” Ninety-three years of it, in fact.
By News Tribune staff , March 05, 2013
Romney returns to national stage for first time in months
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized President Obama's leadership in an interview aired Friday night on Fox News, his first public comments after nearly four months in seclusion at his home in Southern California.
By Associated Press , March 02, 2013
2 Carlton County women accused of voter fraud
Two women are facing charges of voting while ineligible in Carlton County. Anna Nicole Nelson, 27, of Carlton and Shawn Marie Kaarbo, 48, of Cloquet were charged Feb. 13 after a records search determined that neither has yet had her civil rights restored after felony convictions.
By Wendy Johnson , February 23, 2013
Voters narrow field for Superior City Council, Superior School Board
Voters in Superior narrowed the field of candidates Tuesday in two races for the Superior City Council.
By Superior Telegram staff , February 21, 2013
Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty in campaign case
The former Illinois politician faces 46 to 57 months in prison under a plea deal with prosecutors.
By Frederic J. Frommer , February 20, 2013
Superior voters narrow fields in city, school board races
Voters in Superior narrowed the field of candidates today in two races for the Superior City Council.
By Superior Telegram staff , February 19, 2013
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
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