Quigley and Withhart ready to run
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Chris Dohman in City of Shoreview, Elections, Politics
Current Shoreview city council members Ben Withhart and Terry Quigley will run again to serve another term as city council members.
True voice of the people: letter to the editor by John Bristow
Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Elections, Politics, State Legislature, state
Primary elections rarely attract much attention or turnout, with the occasional exception of contested Gubernatorial or Federal races. The attitude toward down-ballot contests commonly is MEGO (My Eyes Glazeth Over). This is especially true this year with the early August 10th primary. There are, however, instances where the choice is clear and greater media and [...]
Chaudhary challenge case documents
Posted on 15. Jul, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, Politics, State Legislature
William J Krueger, Chair of Senate District 50 presented the Shoreview Post with documents used and produced in the Chaudhary challenge case.
Looking at the big picture: letter to the editor by Randy Edinger
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Elections, Letter to the Editor, Politics, State Legislature
Both candidates for state representative from District 53A, Rep. Paul Gardner and Linda Runbeck, have served in the legislature, so we have the opportunity to compare their records and what they’ve said about the issues. Let’s look at health care, for example. When Runbeck was in the legislature, some hospitals were forcing new mothers to [...]
Chaudhary loses challenge of revoked DFL endorsement decision
Posted on 12. Jul, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, Politics, State Legislature
Yesterday, a state DFL panel of three upheld the local DFL Senate District 50 committee’s decision which revoked the DFL endorsement of Senator Satveer Chaudhary, DFL-Fridley, SD50. Brian Rice, an attorney for Sen Chaudhary indicated that Sen. Chaudhary will not pursue an appeal of this latest decision but instead will focus on the upcoming primary [...]
Save our lakes: letter to the editor by Kathy Tomsich
Posted on 07. Jul, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Elections, Environment, Letter to the Editor, Politics, State Legislature
The informative series “Losing Our Lakes” published June 20-22 in the Star Tribune revealed that the degradation of Minnesota lakes and rivers is often caused by people who live near or recreate on these bodies of waters. It documented the inadequacy of local government enforcement as illustrated by the frequency with which variances are given [...]
DFL SD50 committee votes Chaudhary out, Goodwin in
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, Politics, State Legislature, state
because every fisherman… or is that politician… knows it’s time to change presentation when voters aren’t biting…
DFL Senate District 50 endorses Barb Goodwin for Senate
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by Release in Elections, Politics, State Legislature, state
June 28, 2010 In an unprecedented move, District 50 DFL members today revoked the party’s endorsment from State Senator Satveer Chaudhary and endorsed former State Representative Barb Goodwin for the seat due to recent questionable ethical behavior by Chaudhary. “Democrats in this district are now united behind one candidate. I am honored they chose me. [...]
McCollum supports President’s decision to appoint General David Petraeus to lead U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Politics, US Congress, United States of America
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement on President Obama’s decision to appoint General David Petraeus to lead U.S. forces in Afghanistan. “I support President Obama’s decision. General Petraeus is an extremely capable military leader. I have full confidence in his ability to execute the President’s strategy in Afghanistan.”
Goodwin files for District 50 Senate seat
Posted on 11. Jun, 2010 by Release in Elections, Politics, State Legislature, state
“I am running to support the bread and butter issues important to this district. I intend to help fill the gaping hole in the state budget.”
