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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
Former GOP Florida governor announces he's joining Democrats 
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was elected the state's chief executive as a Republican and then ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate as an independent, announced on Twitter that he's switching to the Democratic Party.
By Associated Press report , December 08, 2012
Michigan legislators defy unions, OK right-to-work measures
In an audacious flex of political muscle, Republicans in a single day reached the brink of a goal that for years has seemed an all-but-impossible dream: making the labor bastion of Michigan a right-to-work state.
By Associated Press report , December 07, 2012
Minnesota Supreme Court explains its decision on late changes to 7B ballot
The Minnesota Supreme Court cited the “paramount interests of voters” Wednesday as the rationale for its decision to allow Democrats to replace Rep. Kerry Gauthier’s name on ballots for the House District 7B election last month.
By Peter Passi , December 06, 2012
Minnesota Supreme Court: Law allowed Gauthier withdrawal, Simonson addition
St. Louis County Auditor Ron Dicklich erred when refusing Rep. Kerry Gauthier’s withdrawal and the DFL Party’s bid to add its new endorsee, the Minnesota Supreme Court said.
By Steve Kuchera , December 05, 2012
Mitt Romney's election loss creates GOP leadership vacuum
Mitt Romney's shadow looms over a Republican Party in disarray. The face of the GOP for much of the past year, the failed presidential candidate has been a virtual ghost since his defeat Nov. 6. His loss and immediate withdrawal from politics has created a leadership vacuum within his party.
By Associated Press report , December 02, 2012
Minnesota activists discuss strategy for legalizing gay marriage
More than 500 people gathered in Minneapolis this weekend to discuss strategy for legalizing gay marriage in Minnesota.
By Associated Press report , December 02, 2012
Wisconsin lawmaker wants to ban political robocalls
Remember all those annoying robocalls during election season? So does one Green Bay lawmaker, who wants the calls banned.
By Associated Press report , December 01, 2012
UPDATE: Victor and vanquished: Obama has Romney to lunch
Bitter campaign foes just weeks ago, President Obama and Mitt Romney met for lunch at the White House on Thursday, discussing America's leadership in the world and pledging to stay in touch after a bitter presidential contest.
By Associated Press report , November 29, 2012
Longtime leaders of tiny Minnesota town want to retire, but keep getting re-elected
A sister and brother will continue to run the tiny southern Minnesota town of Taopi - even though they didn't much want the jobs anymore.
By Associated Press report , November 27, 2012
National view: Election results give gays and lesbians a reason to celebrate
The recent elections marked a milestone along the road to equality for gays and lesbians.
By Kathi Wolfe , November 25, 2012
Virginia council appoints new mayor; no election held
Louis Russo’s retirement from Virginia city government will be over before it begins.
By John Lundy , November 24, 2012
Local view: Wise friend shows the sensible, civil way
My friend and I talked about the looming fiscal cliff and how public servants and leaders had the opportunity to come together to help all Americans by choosing to work together.
By Patrick Francisco , November 20, 2012
Reader’s view: Media bias helped Obama win re-election
The election is over and President Obama won re-election. I am convinced he won based on popularity rather than on accomplishments. The mainstream media were highly complicit in the outcome.
By Dr. Joseph Just , November 18, 2012
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