I wish “perfect storm” would blow, or dissipate or move harmlessly out to sea. There it was again this morning, …
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I wish “perfect storm” would blow, or dissipate or move harmlessly out to sea. There it was again this morning, …
So what if Sarah Palin called us “Grand Rapids?” I, for one, am big enough to cut her some slack. I’m also …
I noticed in this morning’s story about the latest developments in Agriprocessors’ legal woes that plant manager Sholom Rubashkin is being …
From the Minneapolis Strib: The Minnesota Twins have reached an agreement in principle on a 25-year partnership with Target Corp. …
Just got done watching The Register’s live video feed of Gov. Chet Culver’s noon news conference. Handy. Watch it again …
From the Chicago Trib, via the Associated Press: DES MOINE, Iowa – Gov. Chet Culver has virtually ruled out the …
Posted today, at Radio Iowa: Governor Chet Culver says it’s now less likely he’ll call a special legislative session to deal …
Agriprocessors execs are finally facing some music, thanks to a 9,311-count criminal complaint and affidavit filed by Attorney General Tom Miller today. …
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — I attended the last Iowa delegation breakfast this morning on the final day of the Republican National Convention. There …
Reader Deb V asked to see my box of commemorative RNC macaroni and cheese. So here it is. (Thumb not included)
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Here’s some of what I learned at breakfast with the Iowa RNC delegation this morning: 1. The …
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — John McCain’s decision to add Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to the GOP ticket is enormously popular with …
From Politico: ST. PAUL, Minn. – President Bush is unlikely to make it to the Republican National Convention, and Sen. …
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