Outstate News (6-19-08)
06/19/2008
Courtesy of MN Rep. Al Juhnke
Jaros won*t run again for Minnesota House. (Duluth):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=68625§ion=News
Huntley/Solon: Jaros* legacy recalled after three decades of service.
(Duluth):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=68709§ion=News
Editorial: St. Paul won*t be the same without Jaros, a quick-tongued
fighter for the little guys. (Duluth):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=68743§ion=Opinion
Rep. Simpson announces retirement. (Wadena):
http://www.wadenapj.com/articles/index.cfm?id=10421§ion=news
Mullery: Flanagan drops out of state House race. (MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/flanagan-drops-out
Rep. Severson's family fun page includes man blowing himself up.
(MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/rep-seversons-family
Rukavina/Moe/Sailer: DFLers support Bemidji's Persell in fundraiser.
(Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16570§ion=homepage
Moe/Sailer/Bakk: Rukavina still thinking over run for governor.
(Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16573§ion=news
Campbell to run against Westrom in House District 11A. (Alexandria):
http://www.echopress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=56910§ion=news
Heidgerken: DFL*er Mareck to seek 13A seat. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=38587§ion=news
13A: Mareck to seek Heidgerken*s seat. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080617/NEWS01/106170028/1009#pluckcomments
Otremba endorsed for another run in House District 11B. (Alexandria):
http://www.echopress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=56909§ion=news
Otremba endorsed for re-election. (Wadena):
http://www.wadenapj.com/articles/index.cfm?id=10507§ion=news
Poppe praised for work on behalf of Austin. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2008/jun/19/poppe-praised-work-behalf-austin/
Greiling/Ward: Crowd gives feedback to funding plan. (Brainerd):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/061708/new_20080617043.shtml
Murphy/J.Carlson/Ropes: MnDOT report: Rusty gusset plates found in
2006, 2007. (Winona):
http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2008/06/19/news/00lead.txt
Lieder/Hamilton/Magnus/Murphy: Minnesota sends money to bridges. (Forum
Newspapers):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16586§ion=news
Lieder/Murphy: MnDOT wish list is more than bridges, roads.
(FinanceCommerce):
http://www.finance-commerce.com/article.cfm/2008/06/17/MnDOT-wish-list-is-more-than-bridges-roads
Beard/Rest/Jungbauer/Murphy/Pawlenty: Budget shenanigans, continued:
The great airport raid of '08. (MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/budget-shenanigans
Rest/Jungbauer/Pawlenty: Turbulence over transfer to balance books.
(StarTribune):
http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/20172799.html?page=2&c=y
Rest/Jungbauer: No funds available for St. Cloud airport project. (St.
Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080618/NEWS01/106170042/1009
Swails/Bunn/Salzman: Legislators to hold town meetings. (Woodbury):
http://www.woodburybulletin.com/articles/index.cfm?id=28149§ion=news
Westrom/Simpson/Klobuchar: Notebook: DFLers praise Franken challenger;
Senators poll differently; Simpson to retire; Global warming welcomed.
(Forum Newspapers):
http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=79472§ion=news
Dill/Anzelc/Sertich/Tomassoni: IRRB to vote Thursday on $31.2 million
budget. (Hibbing):
http://www.hibbingmn.com/articles/2008/06/18/news/doc4858855b9cb4e812700068.txt
Rukavina: Ness turns to state for Duluth city attorney. (Duluth):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=68798§ion=news
Gimse/Sviggum: Labor commissioner outlines need for reform of Minnesota
workers* compensation system. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=38709§ion=homepage
Lieder Column: Bridge closings illustrate importance of transportation
bill. (Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2008/06/19/opinion/29opin2.txt
Cornish Column: More local government aid does not guarantee lower
taxes. (Waseca):
http://www.wasecacountynews.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=64&ArticleID=27345&TM=38390.34
Magnus Letter: A look at the session ... by the numbers.
(Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12416§ion=opinion
Letter: Cornish*s record doesn*t indicate a peacemaker. (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/letters/local_story_170012654.html
Letter: Fritz has done well * but only for herself. (Faribault):
http://www.faribault.com/news.php?viewStory=35620
Letter: Fritz a great disabilities advocate. (Faribault):
http://www.faribault.com/news.php?viewStory=35604
Letter (Sertich): Legislators take note of Minnesota*s aging
population. (Hibbing):
http://www.hibbingmn.com/articles/2008/06/17/opinion/doc4856ea8fc83c0196869163.txt
Letter: Bunn lauded for her efforts. (Woodbury):
http://www.woodburybulletin.com/articles/index.cfm?id=28134§ion=Opinion
Pawlenty: Boys State: A visit from the guv. (Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/502611.html?nav=5015
Oberstar: Flight delays spur fight over air travel changes. (AP):
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jokyVlZuvvkA0mqeRQfLObUo5pwAD91CMBK00
Klobuchar calls for 'cop on the beat' to rein in oil prices.
(Alexandria):
http://www.echopress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=56918§ion=news
Walz/Kline/Ramstad/Paulsen: Consumer debt an issue for some of state's
congressional delegation, too. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2008/06/17/2275/consumer_debt_an_issue_for_some_of_states_congressional_delegation_too
Bachmann reaps [farm] subsidy benefit. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080619/NEWS01/106190015/1009
Bachmann: Energy independence at $2/gallon. (Woodbury):
http://www.woodburybulletin.com/articles/index.cfm?id=28102§ion=news
Bachman/Tinklenberg: Digital politics: More campaigns use Internet to
share messages. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080618/NEWS01/106180030/1009
Minnesota TRiO honors Kline for work with student program. (RedWing):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=51092§ion=News
Day: Davis asks voters to give him a chance. (Owatonna):
http://www.owatonna.com/news.php?viewStory=26822
Davis criticizes Walz on energy, immigration stats. (Owatonna):
http://www.owatonna.com/news.php?viewStory=26816
Walz/Day: Davis runs as public servant. (Waseca):
http://www.wasecacountynews.com/main.asp?SectionID=21&SubSectionID=44&ArticleID=27418&TM=38284.28
Walz: Davis focuses on energy, health care. (Fairmont):
http://www.fairmontsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/500822.html?nav=5003
Franken: 'I'm going to need your help'. (Waseca):
http://www.wasecacountynews.com/main.asp?SectionID=21&SubSectionID=44&ArticleID=27386&TM=40609.96
McCullum: Al Franken's time: Can a comedian conquer the US senate?
(Independent):
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/frankens-time-can-a-comedian-conquer-the-us-senate-849915.html
Norm's new TV spot: Live (from Los Angeles?), it's Laurie Coleman!
(MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/norms-new-tv-spot
Coleman appeals to local conservatives. (Hutchinson):
http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/national-politics/coleman-appeals-local-conservatives-8554
New KSTP-TV poll finds wider Coleman lead over Franken. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/ericblack/2008/06/16/2260/new_kstp-tv_poll_finds_wider_coleman_lead_over_franken
Sarvi and Tinklenberg get boost from DCCC. (MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/sarvi-and
Short-term U.S. senator Barkley won't run this year. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080618/292361119.shtml
Veteran of Wellstone races to run Obama's state campaign.
(StarTribune):
http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/president/19993519.html?location_refer=Dining%20+%20Nightlife
Minnesota is tough target for GOP prez hopefuls. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080618/292401059.shtml
McCain to attend two Twin Cites events. (MPR):
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/06/19/mccain/
Adding up John McCain's fundraising. (MPR):
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/06/18/mccain_funds/
Counties continue to feel sting as state continues its squeeze.
(Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=38674§ion=news
Oberstar: Sun Country seeks short-term state help. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2008/06/19/2294/sun_country_seeks_short-term_state_help_to_weather_bumpy_economic_conditions_but_it_foresees_brighter_future_after_northwest_merger
Sun Country tells lawmakers it needs financial help. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080619/292742130.shtml
Immigration billboard targeted parties' [conventions in Rochester].
(Albert Lea):
http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2008/jun/19/immigration-billboard-targeted-parties/
State law cuts number of meth labs. (AP):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=348110
Public voice of MnDOT after bridge collapse is leaving. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080619/292539305.shtml
Column: Minnesota sends message on No Child Left Behind. (Albert Lea):
http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2008/jun/19/minnesota-sends-message-no-child-left-behind/
Column: My question for John McCain. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/ericblack/2008/06/19/2303/my_question_for_john_mccain
Bachmann Column: The recipe for $2 a gallon gasoline. (Woodbury):
http://www.woodburybulletin.com/articles/index.cfm?id=28129§ion=Opinion
Letter (Walz-Peterson): Taxpayers must swallow bloated behemoth.
(Fairmont):
http://www.fairmontsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/500807.html?nav=5005
Letter: Franken should inspire confidence. (Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12446§ion=opinion
Letter: Anti-gun Franken would never pass NRA scrutiny. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16614§ion=Opinion
Letter (Franken-Coleman): Rural health care not *small-bore stuff.'
(Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16596§ion=Opinion
Letter: Walz missed mark on energy act vote. (Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12419§ion=opinion
Letter: Delegate to DFL convention learned from process. (Hutchinson):
http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/letter-delegate-dfl-convention-learned-process-8547
Letter: State education funding in need of bigger boost.
(Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12418§ion=opinion
Editorial (Juhnke-Urdahl): Regional transit gets started on a name.
(Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=38662§ion=Opinion
Editorial (Pawlenty): Credit gas tax for 'bridges' news. (Grand
Forks):
http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=79684§ion=Opinion
Editorial: Franken's hard work bears fruit. (Red Wing):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=51011§ion=opinion
Editorial: Will Ventura run? (New Ulm):
http://www.nujournal.com/page/content.detail/id/501578.html?nav=5011
Editorial (Nornes-Skogen): [HHS] Payback bad deal for FF. (Fergus
Falls):
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2008/jun/18/payback-bad-deal-ff/
Editorial: Obama the new Carter, or the new JFK? (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/editorials/local_story_170011421.html?keyword=secondarystory
Editorial: Ban on lead bullets appears all but inevitable.
(Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=12&a=348052
Editorial: Legislative action 3 years ago positive - In battle against
methamphetamines. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/articles/2008/06/18/our_views/doc4859ba1d467f0460323334.txt