Outstate News (6-25-08)
06/25/2008
Courtesy of MN Rep. Al Juhnke
Heidgerken/Juhnke: Following lengthy Q&A, DFL endorses Shuck for 13A seat. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=38904§ion=homepage
Column (Bunn-Wagenius): Does GOP really want to run on its record of support for Xcel [in 56A]? (MinnPost-Stillwater):
http://www.minnpost.com/community_voices/2008/06/25/2356/does_gop_really_want_to_run_on_its_record_of_support_for_xcel
Morrow/Brynaert/Finstad/Gunther/Cornish/Brod/Ruth: Candidates get ready for state races. (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/local/local_story_176010929.html
Peterson/Koenen/Seifert/Kubly: In 20A, Falk accepts endorsement; Bredeck up in the air. (Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/502739.html?nav=5015
Oberstar aide rules out run for Jaros' seat. (Duluth):
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=69096§ion=News
Lieder/Murphy/Salzman: Lawmakers on hand to view swift progress of new I-35W bridge. (Forum Newspapers):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=38896§ion=homepage
Hortman/Bonoff: MnDOT disputes critical report on 35W bridge. (AP):
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/06/24/new_35wbridge/
Lanning: Some Minnesota cities don't like their 'LGA surprise'. (MPR):
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/06/23/lgasurprise/
Huntley/Marty/et.al.: The good fight: Minnesota lawmakers go for "expedited partner therapy" to stanch rising STD rates. (MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/the-legislature-and
Pelowski: House committee holds meeting to find state government too full of committees, meetings. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2008/06/24/2357/house_committee_holds_meeting_to_find_state_government_too_full_of_committees_meetings
Day: Lack of state funding force school districts to deficit spend. (Owatonna):
http://www.owatonna.com/news.php?viewStory=26949
Wollschlager Letter: Dialogue key but must be truthful. (Red Wing):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=51245§ion=Opinion
Klobuchar: Oil traders blamed for high fuel prices. (Forum Newspapers):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16687§ion=news
Independence Party endorses Williams for U.S. Senate. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2008/jun/24/independence-party-endorses-williams-us-senate/
Wenzel/Penny/Keith: Democrats for McCain? (MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/democrats-for-mccain
Penny/Moe: State campaign leaders for Obama and McCain taking different tacks. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2008/06/25/2355/state_campaign_leaders_for_obama_and_mccain_taking_different_tacks
With Obama's message clear, GOP worries about McCain's shifting slogans. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2008/06/25/2362/with_obamas_message_clear_gop_worries_about_mccains_shifting_slogans
Obama campaign announces state communication director. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2008/06/24/2352/obama_campaign_announces_state_communication_director
Electoral College Watch I: Obama 317, McCain 221. (MinnPost):
http://www.minnpost.com/ericblack/2008/06/25/2364/electoral_college_watch_i_obama_317_mccain_221
The PUMAs and the polls: Sizing up the Hillary-backer backlash. (MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/the-pumas-and-the
TPMtv: Pawlenty "may be the most boring of the prospective vice-presidential candidates". (MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/tpmtv-pawlenty-may
Pawlenty names three appeals court judges. (Forum Newspapers):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=51242§ion=News
McElroy impressed by Bemidji Aviation operation. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16720§ion=homepage
No hostages hurt, suspect is killed. (Brainerd):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/062508/new_20080625041.shtml
Tense, terrifying scene described. (Brainerd):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/062508/new_20080625042.shtml
NRCS official says conservation wins big in 2008 Farm Bill. (Morris):
http://www.morrissuntribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=14143§ion=homepage
Teen who helped pass legislation to host blood drive. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2008/jun/25/teen-who-helped-pass-legislation-hosts-blood-drive/
DOJ 'liberal' blacklist included Minnesota organizations in 2006. (MnIndependent):
http://minnesotaindependent.com/view/doj-liberal
Letter (Pokornowski): DFL dropped rural values long ago. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=23&a=348796
Letter (Bachmann): Legislators need to do more for economy. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/OPINION/106250021/1006
Tucker Carlson Column: Charter Communications explains stations. (Albert Lea):
http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2008/jun/24/charter-communications-explains-stations/
Penny Column: Early childhood education will fuel regional success. (Red Wing):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=51246§ion=Opinion
Column: Food versus Fuel. (Granite Falls):
http://www.granitefallsnews.com/articles/2008/06/22/opinions/opinion02.txt
Editorial (Perrault): Are Minnesotans getting what they're paying for? (Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2008/06/25/opinion/25opin1.txt
Editorial: Residents are benefiting from state meth law. (Faribault):
http://www.faribault.com/news.php?viewStory=35739
Editorial: Hey Barack, John, take a break; it's summertime. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/articles/2008/06/24/our_views/doc4860783778f4c412193635.txt