It was Feb. 1, 1994. The Gazette was there. Here’s our Feb. 2 story: Branstad into race for 4th term …
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jan. 19, 2010 12:13 pm5883d ago
It was Feb. 1, 1994. The Gazette was there. Here’s our Feb. 2 story: Branstad into race for 4th term …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jan. 18, 2010 11:01 pm5883d ago
When life gets to be tough sledding, grab a sled and find a hill. I’m pretty sure I knew that …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jan. 18, 2010 2:53 pm5884d ago
Food offerings at the new Twins stadium, Target Field, have been announced. From the Star-Tribune: From Murray’s signature steak sandwich …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jan. 18, 2010 7:51 am5884d ago
UPDATE — A truce has been reached in the barbecue battle or rib war or whatever you call it. Rick …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jan. 15, 2010 8:38 am5887d ago
(UPDATED at the end of the post) Earlier this week, I wrote about Iowa Republicans allowing only friendly bloggers to …
Staff Columnists Jan. 14, 2010 8:51 am5888d ago
How lucky could Gov. Chet Culver get? He delivered a competent but decidedly ho-hum Condition of the State address Tuesday …
Staff Columnists Jan. 13, 2010 10:15 am5889d ago
Looks like there won’t be any chickens in my backyard this spring, or in the yards of any other law-abiding …
Staff Columnists Jan. 12, 2010 12:22 pm5890d ago
Gov. Chet Culver delivered his Condition of the State speech this morning. You can watch it here, if you have …
Staff Columnists Jan. 12, 2010 8:36 am5890d ago
* Except for “selected journalists.” The first National Tea Party convention will be closed to the media next month. Except …
Staff Columnists Jan. 12, 2010 7:56 am5890d ago
Stop the presses, but a state-owned luxury resort opened as a recession hit and before many of its amenities were …
Staff Columnists Jan. 11, 2010 3:18 pm5891d ago
State Rep. Dawn Pettengill, R-Mount Auburn, has filed the first truly consequential measure of the 2010 legislative session, which started today. From …
Staff Columnists Jan. 11, 2010 9:48 am5891d ago
There’s little question that the state should intervene when parents aren’t taking care of their children. But how and when …
Staff Columnists Jan. 9, 2010 11:01 pm5892d ago
The Legislature returns to the Statehouse tomorrow. And here is an (unofficial) 2010 schedule: Jan. 11 – Session convenes. Due …
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