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Common sense delivered by Dr. Thomas Jacobsen...
Today I want to utilize my blog to both applaud a good citizen and to further spread his thoughtful words. I know my blog readers extend far beyond my local area and beyond North Dakota. I also recogn...
Posted on 5/5/13 at 7:16 PM
Duluth-area leaders bring a message of thanks to Capitol
ST. PAUL Previous years visits to the state Capitol by Northeastern Minnesota community leaders included requests to fund projects such as an airport terminal, a hockey arena, an intermodal transpo...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 1:00 AM
Are things THAT bad at the state Capitol?
Eh? knows that Minnesota faces a budget deficit, but are things really that bad? The state flag flying outside of the Capitol in St. Paul on Tuesday was upside down. A flag flown upside down can be...
Posted on 2/2/13 at 12:00 AM
FORUM FACT-CHECK: Democrats' super PAC slams Berg on Social Security
FARGO A Democratic super PAC claims Republican Rep. Rick Berg is a threat to senior citizens retirement programs in a new ad released this week. Majority PAC's attack against Berg is part of a $1.6 ...
Posted on 8/25/12 at 8:00 AM
Areavoices Digest #67 - More than just Marilyn Hagerty
That title you see above is my cheap ploy to get you to click on my blog. I'm not beneath trickery. But the fact is: Marilyn Hagerty is hot. Stories about her and now her Areavoices blog are generatin...
Posted on 3/14/12 at 4:39 PM
Test drilling for NW Wisconsin iron mine should start in April
Gogebic Taconite is expected to conduct test drilling on the site of its proposed iron ore mine in Northwestern Wisconsin by the end of April, a state regulator and the company said this week.By Lee Bergquist , March 29, 2013
Pro-mining campaign donations dwarfed anti-mining money
A new report finds that groups that back a Republican rewrite of Wisconsin's mining laws gave GOP legislators and Governor Scott Walker more than $15 million over the last two years.By By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , January 29, 2013
Wisconsin governor says he won't pursue union bills in next session
By Associated Press report , December 16, 2012
Judge strikes down Wisconsin law limiting union rights
A Wisconsin judge on Friday struck down nearly all of the state law championed by Gov. Scott Walker that effectively ended collective bargaining rights for most public workers.By Associated Press report , September 14, 2012
Minnesota Senate approves Vikings stadium plan
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
Wisconsin bills would let health providers say 'I'm sorry'
By Alison Bauter , February 26, 2012
‘Windchill law’ would strengthen animal protections in Wisconsin
By News Tribune staff , February 11, 2012
Wisconsin Assembly leader carries gun on floor
By Todd Richmond , February 04, 2012
Wisconsin DNR: Gogebic Taconite mining bill could cost agency millions
By Associated Press report , January 08, 2012
Bill would ban guns from Wisconsin gas stations
A Milwaukee lawmaker is proposing to make gas stations off-limits to Wisconsin residents carrying concealed weapons, even if they have a permit.By Associated Press report , December 11, 2011
St Louis County Township joins mining opposition
A second northeastern Minnesota township has said no thanks to mineral exploration and copper mining.October 20, 2011
Storms deplete state’s emergency clean-up fund
The recent rash of severe storms across Wisconsin has caused millions of dollars in damage, and is depleting a state emergency clean-up fund.By Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 01, 2011
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on concealed carry bill
A bill legalizing the carrying of concealed weapons could pass the Wisconsin Legislature as soon as today.By Associated Press , June 21, 2011
Police remove protesters from Wisconsin budget meeting
Protesters are being removed from the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee for a second day as the panel works to finish Gov. Scott Walker’s two-year spending plan.By Associated Press , June 03, 2011
Minnesta voters will decide on gay marriage ban
It's now up to voters to decide whether to ban gay marriage in Minnesota.By Patrick Condon,Associated Press , May 22, 2011
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