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CUTE N' COMFY Election 2012: getting informed, caring about politics
I voted for my first time this year, and I'm proud to say I was an informed voter. For the first time in my life, I've cared about politics. My professor Deneen Gilmour is to thank. She was the one th...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 9:56 PM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences commencement May 13
The University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences will confer the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree on 61 candidates during commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 13, at the Ches...
Posted on 4/27/12 at 3:33 PM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE Sex, Religion, Politics -- Conversation, Anyone?
Sex, religion, politics funny how the most interesting topics are the ones were not supposed to address in polite company, that is, if were determined to keep things polite. While most of the time...
Posted on 2/29/12 at 3:52 PM
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS Dean candidates to visit campus
The schedule has been announced for campus visits by five finalists for dean of NDSU's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. In addition, each candidate will give a public presentation whil...
Posted on 3/28/11 at 2:44 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Republicans make flight plans
Republican statewide candidates take to the air Monday to visit Rochester, Mankato, Alexandria, Moorhead and Duluth to introduce themselves to voters. The tour begins at the state Capitol and stops at...
Posted on 5/1/10 at 11:43 AM
Candidates, police wrestle with security concerns 
When a prankster dumped a box of confetti in Newt Gingrich's lap, the presidential candidate brushed off the stunt with a smile. But the man's easy access to Gingrich raises questions about security on the campaign trail, particularly in the early months before the Secret Service begins guarding candidates. And the first events of the 2012 campaign are playing out just a few months after the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
By Amy Forliti and Michael J. Crumb , May 19, 2011
Poll: Dayton and Kelliher lead Emmer in matchups; Entenza close
A Star Tribune Minnesota Poll published Sunday found that Democrats Mark Dayton and Margaret Anderson Kelliher lead Republican Tom Emmer in the race for governor.
By Associated Press , August 01, 2010
Minnesota DFL candidates for governor spar in a TV debate
Three Democrats running for Minnesota governor mixed it up in their final televised debate Sunday, sparring over everything from taxes to their personal finances.
By Martiga Lohn , August 01, 2010
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MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: 4-H funding ... LOW water quality ... Bill requires candidate addresses ... more
Cities could donate to 4-H clubs under two bills senators tentatively passed Thursday. Formal passage is expected in the next few days. Sen. Kathy Saltzman, DFL-Woodbury, said she brought the proposal forward because when Washington County cut its 4-H funding, cities discovered they cannot legally donate funds to 4-H.
By Don Davis , April 16, 2010
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Session risky for would-be govs ... Panel airs gang enforcement bill ... Districts seek earlier school start ... more
The annual clash of ideas at the Capitol is fraught with risk for seven lawmakers seeking to be Minnesota’s next governor. While they take tough votes and tie their success to initiatives that might fail, their outsider opponents can criticize from the sidelines. Legislators can appear ineffective because of gridlock or be muddied by unwanted sideshows. And even within their own party, they have to watch their backs for intrigue from rivals.
By Associated Press /Forum Communications , February 28, 2010
THE ELEPHANT NOT IN THE ROOM: Minnesota GOP lacks AG candidate
The Republican Party of Minnesota could use a few good candidates for attorney general. Or at least one. With nine months to go before the November election, the GOP still has no announced candidate to take on Democratic incumbent Lori Swanson.
By Steve Karnowski , February 07, 2010
Former Govs. William Guy, Arthur Link and George Sinner: Dem-NPL candidates should ignore naysayers
We all remember hearing that same kind of “weary wisdom” when we ran. We were all pretty distinct underdogs when we ran ... at least in the minds of the wagging heads.
But we won.
February 01, 2010
Minnesota DFL governor hopefuls talk about American Indian issues
Minnesota can do more to build trust with American Indian tribes, said nine Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls, starting with respect of tribal sovereignty. The candidates talked about tribal sovereignty, American Indian gaming, the environment, health care and more before about 150 people in traditional Native circles on Thursday night in an American Indian issues forum on the Bemidji State University campus.
By Brad Swenson , January 15, 2010
Another candidate, Roland Riemers, collecting signatures for sheriff’s ballot
The race for Grand Forks County sheriff just got a little more crowded.
Roland Riemers, 66, said he’s gathering signatures for a spot on the ballot. He joins three members of the sheriff’s department — Deputy Chris Hutton, Cpl. Mike Lee and Maj. Bob Rost — and Grand Forks police detective Mike Flannery.
January 15, 2010
OUR OPINION: Governor’s race draws too few moderates
Here’s a question that ought to be asked of the candidates: On what issue is the other party — not your own — more right than wrong?
October 05, 2009
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REGIONAL POLITICS: Pawlenty speaks in Michigan ... Pawlenty's new PAC ... Mayors seek political voice .. more
A Star Tribune Minnesota Poll published Sunday found that support for President Barack Obama has slipped in the state, though he still has the backing of a slim majority. Overall, 51 percent of respondents approved of Obama’s performance, compared with 62 percent in the last Minnesota Poll in April. He fared even worse on health care, with just 39 percent saying they approved of his handling of the issue, as Congress works on a package of reforms.
By Herald Wire Reports , September 27, 2009
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MINNESOTA POLITICS: Tax foes buy billboards ... Busy gov candidates ,,, Voting aid for disabled ... more
Minnesota’s biggest anti-tax group bought billboard space to promote its cause to people headed to Minnesota’s biggest get-together.
The Taxpayers League of Minnesota bought billboards along streets leading to the state fairgrounds. “Our first billboards highlight Minnesota Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson-Kelliher and her efforts to raise taxes by $1.5 billion,” league President Phil Krinkie said.
By Don Davis , August 29, 2009
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