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Reader’s view: Endorsement helped seal Cravaack’s fate
I have just a few comments on the elections. U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., had to wait seven months for his seat in government after the 2010 election. The conservative party spent and spent, it seemed, to keep Franken out.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
I have just a few comments on the elections. U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., had to wait seven months for his seat in government after the 2010 election. The conservative party spent and spent, it seemed, to keep Franken out.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Rukavina's feisty career ends on a laugh
More than 400 people crammed into the Community Center here Monday night to munch on brats and Polish sausage, sip beer and tell stories about retiring state Rep. Tom Rukavina, most of which probably were true.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
More than 400 people crammed into the Community Center here Monday night to munch on brats and Polish sausage, sip beer and tell stories about retiring state Rep. Tom Rukavina, most of which probably were true.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Retiring Iron Range lawmaker roasted, regaled
More than 400 people crammed into the Community Center here Monday night to munch on brats and Polish sausage, sip beer and tell stories about retiring state Rep. Tom Rukavina, most of which were probably true.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
More than 400 people crammed into the Community Center here Monday night to munch on brats and Polish sausage, sip beer and tell stories about retiring state Rep. Tom Rukavina, most of which were probably true.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Eh? Healthy conversation for seniors
Here’s your chance to find out how the Affordable Care Act will affect senior citizens.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Here’s your chance to find out how the Affordable Care Act will affect senior citizens.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Faces & Names: Rukavina Roast set for Monday
State Rep. Tom Rukavina, who is leaving office after nearly three decades of service in the state House, will be roasted and toasted Monday night as his final days in office wind down.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Entertainment
State Rep. Tom Rukavina, who is leaving office after nearly three decades of service in the state House, will be roasted and toasted Monday night as his final days in office wind down.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Entertainment
A judge's view: Judge’s work off the bench touched all Minnesotans
There are times in any career when someone else should stop and thank a person for doing his or her job. This column is a pubic note of appreciation to Judge Kathleen Gearin of Ramsey County. Most of you do not know Judge Gearin, and the likelihood of you ever appearing in front of her is minimal. Yet, over the past several years, she has “done her job” — and it has affected every citizen of the state of Minnesota.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
There are times in any career when someone else should stop and thank a person for doing his or her job. This column is a pubic note of appreciation to Judge Kathleen Gearin of Ramsey County. Most of you do not know Judge Gearin, and the likelihood of you ever appearing in front of her is minimal. Yet, over the past several years, she has “done her job” — and it has affected every citizen of the state of Minnesota.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Election 2012: Ryan, Clinton make stops in Minnesota on Sunday
Minnesota got a late burst of attention Sunday from the two presidential campaigns, as former President Bill Clinton stumped for the Obama campaign in St. Cloud while Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan rallied at the Minneapolis airport.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Associated Press - News
Minnesota got a late burst of attention Sunday from the two presidential campaigns, as former President Bill Clinton stumped for the Obama campaign in St. Cloud while Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan rallied at the Minneapolis airport.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Associated Press - News
Duluth efforts help promote peace
“I’ve traveled through many countries and I have never been so warmly welcomed as I have been here in Duluth. I felt like I was with family from the first day we arrived,” said Dr. Bazad Hamad, one of the six delegates who was here recently from Rania, in the Kurdish north of Iraq.
Sunday, November, 04, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Community
“I’ve traveled through many countries and I have never been so warmly welcomed as I have been here in Duluth. I felt like I was with family from the first day we arrived,” said Dr. Bazad Hamad, one of the six delegates who was here recently from Rania, in the Kurdish north of Iraq.
Sunday, November, 04, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Community
Close votes on gay marriage, voter ID won’t lead to recounts
The two hotly contested constitutional amendment questions on the statewide ballot in November could end up being decided by razor-thin margins, but neither result would be subject to an automatic recount.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - MPR.org/100.5 FM - News
The two hotly contested constitutional amendment questions on the statewide ballot in November could end up being decided by razor-thin margins, but neither result would be subject to an automatic recount.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - MPR.org/100.5 FM - News
Reader’s view: Don’t let Congress undermine diplomacy with Iran
War is not the answer to the conflict between the United States and Iran. In the recent presidential debate I heard talk about peaceful resolution of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. I’m concerned that Congress will undermine diplomacy.
Tuesday, October, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
War is not the answer to the conflict between the United States and Iran. In the recent presidential debate I heard talk about peaceful resolution of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. I’m concerned that Congress will undermine diplomacy.
Tuesday, October, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Passion lives on at Wellstone memorial
Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa stood in the snow for a moment Thursday afternoon away from the rest of the crowd, his face somber, his umbrella dripping.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa stood in the snow for a moment Thursday afternoon away from the rest of the crowd, his face somber, his umbrella dripping.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Snow, sorrow blanket Wellstone memorial
Speakers’ stories recall the late U.S. senator’s passion for people.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Speakers’ stories recall the late U.S. senator’s passion for people.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
In memory of a friend: Wellstone’s passion, friendship still sorely missed
SEN. AL FRANKEN COLUMN: Sometimes politics can be pretty dehumanizing. But we’re lucky enough to have some people who can run for public office without losing their genuine selves, people who are remembered not only for what they do in public life but for who they are in private.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
SEN. AL FRANKEN COLUMN: Sometimes politics can be pretty dehumanizing. But we’re lucky enough to have some people who can run for public office without losing their genuine selves, people who are remembered not only for what they do in public life but for who they are in private.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Our view: Re-elect Klobuchar, her vision to move forward
NEWS TRIBUNE ENDORSEMENT: Tapping, perhaps, into her blue-collar, Iron Range roots and that immigrant optimism that helped found and build Minnesota, incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said at a candidate forum last month in Duluth she sees better days ahead for our nation.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
NEWS TRIBUNE ENDORSEMENT: Tapping, perhaps, into her blue-collar, Iron Range roots and that immigrant optimism that helped found and build Minnesota, incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said at a candidate forum last month in Duluth she sees better days ahead for our nation.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Reader’s view: Intent of voter ID amendment is to suppress voters
The voter ID amendment addresses a problem that doesn’t exist.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
The voter ID amendment addresses a problem that doesn’t exist.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Reader’s view: BWCAW land swap will harm the environment for generations
As taken and interpreted from statements made in the media and debates, our federal senators and representative either don’t understand or underestimate the environmental consequences of the proposed Boundary Waters school trust land exchange, which passed the U.S. House as HR 5544 and now is being considered for companion legislation by the U.S. Senate.
Sunday, October, 14, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
As taken and interpreted from statements made in the media and debates, our federal senators and representative either don’t understand or underestimate the environmental consequences of the proposed Boundary Waters school trust land exchange, which passed the U.S. House as HR 5544 and now is being considered for companion legislation by the U.S. Senate.
Sunday, October, 14, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Capitol Chatter: New Pawlenty job changes Minnesota politics
Scratch Tim Pawlenty’s name off the potential candidate list. The former Republican Minnesota governor accepted a job at the Financial Services Roundtable, a key Washington lobbying group that paid its last leader $1.8 million a year.
Saturday, September, 22, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
Scratch Tim Pawlenty’s name off the potential candidate list. The former Republican Minnesota governor accepted a job at the Financial Services Roundtable, a key Washington lobbying group that paid its last leader $1.8 million a year.
Saturday, September, 22, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
Reader's view: Continued funding vital in fight against cancer
In mid-September, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent cancer patients and survivors from northern Minnesota and to call on Congress to make cancer a national priority.
Friday, September, 21, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
In mid-September, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent cancer patients and survivors from northern Minnesota and to call on Congress to make cancer a national priority.
Friday, September, 21, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
Adviser: Pawlenty won't run for Minnesota governor or senator in 2014
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is ruling out any run for U.S. Senate or governor in 2014.
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is ruling out any run for U.S. Senate or governor in 2014.
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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