POLITICS
THE WEST WING Weekly Memo 5-17-13
Each Weekly Memo to the City Council and the agenda packet is also provided on the City Council web page. WEEKLY UPDATE: Labor Update There are two labor agreements on next weeks Council agenda. Tha...
Posted on 5/20/13 at 2:08 PM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Rural Reflections Radio
Here is this week's Rural Reflections Radio program, Bullitt...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 10:39 AM
EH? PLUS Senior fraud prevention
Two state officials will be in Duluth today for a senior fraud prevention event. Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon and Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman will lead the forum from 1-2:30 p.m. in the chap...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:00 AM
GREATER GRAND FORKS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Meet Kylie Oversen!
I moved to Grand Forks to attend UND and have been here for six years now. I love the University and the Greater Grand Forks community. Coming from a town of less than 1000, I love that its a bigger c...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 2:43 PM
THE DULLUM FILE Senator Heitkamp on News @5
Senator Heidi Heitkamp joins us this evening on WDAZ News @5....
Posted on 2/21/13 at 12:24 PM
Charles Gitter, Bismarck, letter: Grand Forks’ lawmakers stop making the grade 
As someone who has long admired the common sense of Grand Forks legislators, recent actions are causing me to re-evaluate this across the board admiration.
By Charles Gitter , May 12, 2013
Richard Hanson, Grafton, N.D., letter: A plan for free health care for all
After 2020, Medicare and Medicaid costs are likely to explode, ending all hope of controlling federal deficits. Can we solve this problem? Yes. One way is to end Medicare and Medicaid.
By Richard Hanson , May 12, 2013
CHUCK WIGER AND KEVIN DAHLE: Senate makes needed investments in K-12
Recently, the Minnesota Senate passed education bills that send an encouraging message to students, parents, teachers, principals and administrators that we are committed to moving Minnesota’s education system forward and providing academic excellence to our children.
By Chuck Wiger and Kevin Dahle , May 12, 2013
GAIL MOONEY: ‘Greatest session’ left much to be desired
Possibly the “greatest session in our state history.” Wow. That is quite a statement! And to have it come from the governor within hours of the longest legislative session in North Dakota history? Stunning statement, indeed.
By Gail Mooney , May 12, 2013
THOMAS JACOBSEN: New laws punish North Dakota women
How can a bunch of “lawmakers” know what is going on in the mind of a pregnant woman who has been raped or is carrying a fetus with no chance of survival? Do all these “lawmakers” have degrees in psychology and know what is best for the woman’s mind and body?
By Thomas Jacobsen , May 12, 2013
DUSTIN GAWRYLOW: North Dakota’s tax-greed problem
while the people promoting the Internet tax bill are using the sentiment of tax fairness, the real purpose of this proposal is to generate more revenue for states.
By Dustin Gawrylow , May 12, 2013
Capitol Chatter: Political positions change based on power
The gay marriage debate illustrates how being in or out of power affects how politicians look at the world. Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, told Democrats during Thursday’s historic same-sex marriage debate that two years ago they were against the government defining marriage. This year, he added, that is what Democrats are all about as they promote allowing same-sex couples to marry.
By Don Davis , May 11, 2013
Minnesota Senate to take up transportation plan
A transportation finance bill that mostly keeps the status quo is rolling toward a vote in the Minnesota Senate.
By Associated Press , May 10, 2013
Senate, governor last two gay marriage steps
Minnesota is a Senate vote and a governor’s signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage. Same-sex marriage supporters are optimistic because the House was regarded as the biggest hurdle. After the bill passed the House surprisingly easily 75-59, they were euphoric.
By Don Davis , May 09, 2013
Senators defeat border security provision
Bipartisan authors of a sweeping immigration bill agreed to Republican-authored amendments to boost border security, as they tried Thursday to show they're open to changes to attract more GOP support for their landmark legislation.
By Erica Werner , May 09, 2013
Crowd of demonstrators grows at Minnesota Capitol
Hundreds of people on both sides of the gay marriage issue are expressing their viewpoints at the Minnesota Capitol where the House is expected to cast a historic vote on legislation legalizing same-gender unions.
By Associated Press , May 09, 2013
Minnesota frack sand opponents count on fish amendment
Environmentalists are counting on a game and fish amendment as their last, best chance this legislative session to control frack sand mining in Minnesota.
By Associated Press , May 09, 2013
Tight security for gay marriage vote in Minnesota
Extra security officers are patrolling Minnesota's Capitol as the House debates the legalizing gay marriage before what is shaping up as a large crowd of spectators.
By Associated Press , May 09, 2013
David Anderson, Lonsdale, Minn., letter: DFL leadership hurts rural Minnesota
Is raising taxes and fees $2.9 billion Herald readers’ idea of standing up for rural Minnesota?
By David Anderson , May 08, 2013
Holmberg gets top legislative role
Sen. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, was elected earlier this week to chair Legislative Management, the committee that acts for the Legislature in between sessions.
By Herald Staff Report , May 08, 2013
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