POLITICS
S.D. congresswoman to speak at NDGOP convention
FARGO - South Dakota freshman Rep. Kristi Noem will deliver the keynote address at North Dakota Republicans' state convention in March, the party announced today. Noem, who was first elected in 2010,...
Posted on 2/6/12 at 12:26 PM
Republicans hope to get noticed in precinct caucuses
Minnesota Republicans get their time in the spotlight during Tuesday nights precinct caucuses. The GOPs four major presidential candidates scheduled Minnesota appearances in the days leading up to th...
Posted on 2/6/12 at 4:18 AM
Five shiny new bullets for 2012
This week I bring back my bullet format to string together unrelated events into one column. It is the equivalent of a television program airing a clip show of highlights from past programs an...
Posted on 2/5/12 at 12:09 PM
Today's Ask Your Government
Dear Teri, My question is: Is there a way to have a different number on ones Medicare card? My concern: After years of locking up my Social Security number, I was amazed to find it is now my Medicare...
Posted on 2/4/12 at 8:29 PM
America's Job Problem Solved by Americans
I have been watching most of the republican debates on television. They make me cry...then laugh...then cry again. It is quite obvious the wealthy candidates (they all are) on stage look upon most ...
Posted on 1/24/12 at 11:09 AM
Legislative notebook: Stadium planners awaiting Ramsey County, Minneapolis
Minnesota legislators are in the third week of what many leaders say will be a 10-week legislative session, but plenty of questions remain about constructing a Minnesota Vikings stadium.By Don Davis , February 08, 2012
Minnesota Legislature sends Dayton civil legal changes
The Minnesota Legislature on Wednesday sent Gov. Mark Dayton a set of business-backed bills that change the way civil lawsuits are handled in the state. The Senate approved four bills in all, including one to reduce the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit from six years to four years after an incident in question occurs. The House passed the bills last week, meaning they land on Dayton's desk next.By Associated Press , February 08, 2012
GOP-led Congress vows to reverse Obama's birth control policy
By Donna Cassata , February 08, 2012
GOP-led House approves line-item veto for Obama
House Republicans put aside their usual antipathy toward President Barack Obama on Wednesday to give the president, and his successors, the line-item veto, a constitutionally questionable power over the purse that long has been sought by presidents of both parties.By Jim Abrams , February 08, 2012
GOP attempting to stop child tax break for illegal immigrants
The GOP proposal would require people who claim the credit to have Social Security numbers as proof that they're legal workers. It's being offered as a way to help pay for extending the Social Security tax cut for most American wage-earners.By Andrew Taylor , February 08, 2012
CNN suspends analyst Roland Martin for 'offensive' tweet comments
CNN said today that political analyst Roland Martin's remarks on Twitter were "regrettable and offensive" and he will not be on air "for the time being."By Associated Press , February 08, 2012
House Dems critical of lax oil, gas drilling oversight on public lands
The report focuses on drilling activity on federal land in 17 states from early 1998 to early 2011, when more than 2,000 citations for safety and drilling violations were issued to 335 companies but only 6 percent resulted in monetary fines, to about $274,000, for 64 companies.By Matthew Daly , February 08, 2012
Gingrich ignores poor caucus showings, warns of Iran nuclear possibility
By Charles Babington , February 08, 2012
Santorum slows Romney nomination express
By Don Davis , February 08, 2012
Another lower turnout for Minnesota GOP caucus
The GOP says Tuesday's contest drew about 47,800 participants with about 95 percent of precincts reporting. Four years ago turnout was nearly 63,000 after all precincts were counted.By Associated Press , February 08, 2012
ANALYSIS: Romney losses Tuesday shine light on his conservative woes
By Steve Peoples , February 08, 2012
Three Santorum wins send ‘loud and louder’ message
Rick Santorum gained momentum in the Republican presidential race Tuesday with a convincing Minnesota precinct caucus victory. The former U.S. senator also won Missouri and Colorado contests.
By Don Davis , February 08, 2012
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, column: Reverse Obama’s religious-freedom infringement
By John Hoeven , February 08, 2012
East Grand Forks GOP caucus attracts first-time participants
After months of presidential debates and campaign events across the country, East Grand Forks area Republicans got their chance to weigh in on the competitive GOP race Tuesday night.
By Ryan Johnson , February 07, 2012
Franken looks to improve courthouse security with new legislation
Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure. Franken, D-Minn., says the Local Courthouse Safety Act would provide courts with access to security training and give states authority to use existing grant money to improve security.By Associated Press , February 07, 2012
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