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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
Proposal bans texting by haz-mat truck drivers
Targeting distractions behind the wheel, the Obama administration proposed Tuesday to bar truck drivers from sending text messages while hauling hazardous materials.By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer , September 21, 2010
Wisconsin agencies seek OK to spend stimulus money
Three Wisconsin state agencies are seeking approval from the Legislature's budget committee to spend nearly $24 million in federal stimulus money.By The Associated Press , September 21, 2010
Kohl may oppose lapse of President Bush tax cuts
President Obama has drawn a line in the sand over tax cuts for the wealthy. Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl may cross that line in a debate that will divide Congress as it attempts to get the country's economy going.By Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio , September 09, 2010
Feingold coy over President’s infrastructure plan
Democratic U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold won't commit to supporting the President's plan to fix the nation's infrastructure.By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , September 09, 2010
Democrats have money edge in legislative races
Democrats have an early campaign fundraising edge over Republicans in some of the key battles for control of the Wisconsin state legislature.By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , July 22, 2010
Tougher towing trailer regulation proposed
A fatal collision between a runaway trailer and a car this year has inspired a state lawmaker to consider tougher regulation of towing trailers on Wisconsin’s roads.By Brian Bull, Wisconsin Public Radio , July 14, 2010
Northern Wisconsin listening tour kicks off
June 28, 2010
Milroy plans re-election bid
With an eye to the work that still needs to be done, State Rep. Nick Milroy plans to announce today he's running for a second term as Wisconsin’s 73rd District assemblyman. Read about it in Friday's Superior Telegram.June 24, 2010
Milroy garners conservation honors
By Shelley Nelson , June 18, 2010
Leinenkugel bows out of Senate race
With no public warning, Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate Dick Leinenkugel has dropped out of the Republican primary and endorsed another candidate, Ron Johnson.By Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio , May 24, 2010
Governor defends his action on auto title loans
Gov. Jim Doyle is dismissing claims by auto title lenders that his decision to ban them will cost Wisconsin jobs.By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , May 20, 2010
Doyle has until Thursday to act on unsigned bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle has until Thursday to act on about four dozen bills passed this year by the Legislature.By The Associated Press , May 18, 2010
Bar owners gear up for smoking ban
Bar owners in Wisconsin have two months to prepare for the statewide smoking ban, but Superior has made some concessions for bar owners but only some qualify.By Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio , May 10, 2010
Clergy abuse victims want answers on failed legislation
Clergy abuse victims are asking why a favorite bill of theirs died in the Legislature last monthBy Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio , May 08, 2010
UPDATED: Powerful House chairman Obey to retire
By Andrew Taylor, AP Writer , May 05, 2010
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