If the DFL wants to impress, leave early
from Wry Wing Politics by Joe Loveland
…of all the things that DFLers could do to impress Minnesota the swing voters who will determine in 2014 which party remains in control of the Legislature, I submit that the most memorable and impressive achievement would be to adjourn early.
The co-conspirators in undermining Minnesota’s future
from NextMinnesota by Tom Horner
Ultimately, the bottom line is this: “Tax the rich” and “no new taxes” may make great campaign slogans, but they are terrible platforms for economic growth. Both parties are complicit in selling out Minnesota’s future.
The good fight wins
from Barataria by Erik Hare
It’s a remarkable achievement for this state, the 12th in the US to do so, but the two year path from despair to elation is a fantastic story too intricate to tell here. But one thing can certainly be said of this story: It was one of the biggest political goofs in history – and if we learn from it this could be a turning point.
Minnesota celebrates the freedom to get married
from Thoughtful Bastards by Paul Udstrand
On May 14th 2013 love became the law in Minnesota. At 5:00 Governor Mark Dayton signed the marriage equity law establishing marriage rights for gays and lesbians. Thousands attended the signing on the Capital steps and then marched in a parade to the Ecolab Plaza in Downtown St. Paul.
Communicating with the Alzheimer’s person
from Dating Dementia by Nancy Wurtzel
My mother is trying to communicate. I’ve been with her for almost two hours on this bright spring morning, and during my visit she keeps trying to tell me something. She’s unable to find the words.
Minnesota kome birding 2013
from Macaroni by John Toren
One result of the retarded spring of 2013 has been a very good birding season. The little feathered creatures have been moving through in bunches and they’re easier to spot than usual, due to the delayed leafing out. I’ve already logged 120 species, and our annual Mid-May birding weekend still lies ahead. I’m not counting the mockingbirds, Carolina chickadees, Eastern towhees, and worm-eating warblers we saw in Tennessee. This is Minnesota stuff.
Fun team sports for adults
from I Think I Can Fitness by Alicen Ronan
Remember when you were younger and used to play fun team sports? Think about how great it felt running around, being part of a team and having a great time. You can recapture some of that youthful fun and reap the benefits of fitness at the same time through participating in a team sport for adults.
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