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8 U.S. House Members File For Re-Election

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:21:25 +0000

8 U.S. House Members File For Re-Election
All eight of Minnesota’s U.S. House members have officially filed to run for re-election.

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Minn.’s 8 US House members file for re-election

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:35:41 +0000

Minn.’s 8 US House members file for re-election
Associated Press – May 24, 2010 5:34 PM ET ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – All 8 of Minnesota’s U.S. House members have officially filed to run for re-election.

Comedy: Titles so reckless, no wonder they call themselves ‘Brave’

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:22:19 +0000

Comedy: Titles so reckless, no wonder they call themselves ‘Brave’
After decades of clever titles, it’s clear the Brave New Workshop isn’t shy when naming its sketch comedy shows.

2010 U.S. census more political than ever amid rising fears about big government

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:22:15 +0000

2010 U.S. census more political than ever amid rising fears about big government
“Open your door to the census taker,” reads the cheerful command on the U.S Census Bureau website.

Conversations: Bachmann seizing an “opportunity”

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:21:24 +0000

Conversations: Bachmann seizing an “opportunity”
Prior to holding Monticello’s Jobs Forum, one of four she held throughout the Sixth District, Rep. Michele Bachmann sat down for a brief conversation with the Times’ Mike Schoemer.

Supervisor candidates trying different tactics

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:21:39 +0000

Supervisor candidates trying different tactics
Vote-by-mail ballots dropped last week, so it’s no surprise that Riverside County supervisor candidates revved up their advertising efforts.

Bachmann campaign: Hackers infected our website

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:21:13 +0000

Bachmann campaign: Hackers infected our website
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s campaign says hackers placed malicious code on its website, causing some visitors to download viruses inadvertently.

Alex Balluff’s Mission: Stricter Laws

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 22:23:40 +0000

Alex Balluff’s Mission: Stricter Laws
The family of a St. Francis teen who suffered brain damage from a drunk driving crash, is now lobbying for stricter penalties in the state of Minnesota.

TV Documentary Reveals Fruits of Socialism: Tyranny, Poverty, Bloodshed; Airs Nationwide Sunday May 16 and May 23

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:22:41 +0000

TV Documentary Reveals Fruits of Socialism: Tyranny, Poverty, Bloodshed; Airs Nationwide Sunday May 16 and May 23
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 12 / Christian Newswire / — Washington’s ownership interest in Wall Street, Detroit, plus the government’s health care takeover have many observers warning of America’s plunge into socialism.

Governor race tilts on taxes

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:27:10 +0000

Governor race tilts on taxes
Political risks are high for both parties as tax-increase proposal lasts only a day, and session wanes.

MN Senate approves tax increase for highest-paid

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:26:37 +0000

MN Senate approves tax increase for highest-paid
The Democratic-controlled Legislature pushed Monday to send new income taxes for the highest-paid Minnesotans to a tax-averse Gov. Tim Pawlenty as part of their plan to wipe away a $2.9 billion deficit. The proposal barely cleared the Senate on a 34-33 vote…

Minn. lawmakers vote to raise taxes, cut spending

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:24:47 +0000

Minn. lawmakers vote to raise taxes, cut spending
, Minn. (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Legislature on Monday sent a bill raising income taxes for the highest-paid Minnesotans to a tax-averse Gov. Tim Pawlenty as part of their plan to

About Us

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:21:26 +0000

About Us
A nascent campaign has begun on the American right to turn Greece into the new France. From David Weigel of the WashPost : Greece is now the nation whose name Republicans invoke to make the case against Democratic policies.

Are liberals unconstitutional?

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:23:35 +0000

Are liberals unconstitutional?
Are liberals unconstitutional? By Eric Black

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Jim Hugg of Denison receives King Defenders of Freedom award

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:22:56 +0000

Jim Hugg of Denison receives King Defenders of Freedom award
Congressman Steve King honored outstanding individuals and groups during his annual Defenders of Freedom Dinner on April 10 in Sergeant Bluff.

A farewell to Hayley

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:27:41 +0000

A farewell to Hayley
A farewell to Hayley By Derek Wallbank | Friday, April 30, 2010 After a successful stint at the Strib, D.C. intern Hayley Tsukayama is leaving to pursue a full-time job. Unfortunately for Minnesota, that reduces the number of bodies in Washington covering the state exclusively to just three — myself and the Strib’s Kevin Diaz and Eric Roper.

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The Minnesota GOP, endorsements, and the ghost of ACORN

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:21:18 +0000

The Minnesota GOP, endorsements, and the ghost of ACORN
State GOP, endorsements, and the ghost of ACORN By Max Sparber | Fri., April 30 Palin endorses Emmer; the MNGOP picks Barden and Severson, who both have a thing or two to say about ACORN; Vikings stadium produces competing online petitions.

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This week in crazy: Duncan D. Hunter

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:25:52 +0000

This week in crazy: Duncan D. Hunter
The Tea Party backer wants to deny citizenship to U.S.-born kids of illegal immigrants, violating the Constitution

Lagging behind–County below state, national response in census participation

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:23:15 +0000

Lagging behind–County below state, national response in census participation
Census workers Saturday began the arduous task of making door-to-door visits to households that didn’t complete or return their forms for the once-every-decade population count.

Emmer snags GOP backing for Minnesota governor’s race

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:21:43 +0000

Emmer snags GOP backing for Minnesota governor’s race
Gubernatorial candidate Marty Seifert, right, raises the arm of fellow candidate Tom Emmer after Seifert threw his support to Emmer on Friday in Minneapolis.

GOP notebook: Pawlenty says goodbye as governor

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:22:13 +0000

GOP notebook: Pawlenty says goodbye as governor
Gov. Tim Pawenty got a loud response for a speech he delivered at the Minnesota Republican convention Friday, especially when he talked about keeping taxes low.

2010 Softball previews

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:27:32 +0000

2010 Softball previews
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Car accidents and other tragedies of youth

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:12 +0000

Car accidents and other tragedies of youth
Car accidents and other tragedies of youth By Max Sparber | Tues., April 27 Homelessness, suicide, racism and homophobia in the world of Minnesota’s young people. ALSO: Michele Bachmann on our gangster government; the healing power of marimbas.

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Sarah Palin backs Rep. Tom Emmer for governor

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:21:11 +0000

Sarah Palin backs Rep. Tom Emmer for governor
Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and John McCain’s running mate in 2008, is backing Republican Tom Emmer’s campaign for governor. The two met privately when Palin was in Minnesota holding a rally and fundraiser for GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann.

Unlike Bachmann, Paulsen walks softly in Congress

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:21:11 +0000

Unlike Bachmann, Paulsen walks softly in Congress
Unlike Bachmann, Paulsen walks softly in Congress MinnPost photo by Terry Gydesen Erik Paulsen: “I just want to plug away and get stuff done.” By Derek Wallbank | Wednesday, April 28, 2010 WASHINGTON — Erik Paulsen, the quietest Minnesotan in the delegation, has managed to pass more bills through the House (two) than the state’s other two Republicans combined.

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Bachmann fires at president in fundraising speech

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:30:40 +0000

Bachmann fires at president in fundraising speech
U S Rep Michele Bachmann told local Republicans Monday evening that voters need to take back Congress in time to repeal the health care bill and elect a new president in 2012

Geraldo To Michele Bachmann: How Did Two Attractive Women Take Over GOP?

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:21:22 +0000

Geraldo To Michele Bachmann: How Did Two Attractive Women Take Over GOP?
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann managed to tap dance around a number of very smart questions from Geraldo Rivera during an appearance on his Fox News show the other night. Including whether she felt her ‘gangster government’ term was appropriate and if she and equally ‘attractive’ (Geraldo’s word) Republican Sarah Palin would ever appear on a ticket together.