State Politics

06/05/2012 0

I See Today Going Walker’s Way

Wis. Gov. Scott Walker In my (otherwise non-political) interview with him this morning, I asked Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton to predict whether his ... [Continue]

03/21/2012 0

Tom Horner Says No to Gay Marriage Ban

Tom Horner, the respected, centrist 2010 Independence Party candidate for governor–and former Republican–has come out against the ... [Continue]

02/21/2012 0

Minnesota’s Redistricting Plan Announced

I’m busy writing at the moment, so I have no real time for comment or analysis, but I didn’t want to let this pass unremarked. My ... [Continue]

12/02/2011 0

Quote of the Day

This comes from a Tweet post by Kevin Watterson, director of media services for the Minnesota House GOP. Have to say though I love intraparty ... [Continue]

12/01/2011 0

Minnesota’s Surprise Surplus

I don’t have time to analyze this in any detail because I am on deadline on a magazine piece. But I thought I’d share this press release ... [Continue]

08/11/2011 0

Wis. Dems Crash Land

Wisconsin state capitol, March 12, 2011 Haven’t had time to do a proper follow up here, but as is well known, the Democrats in my home state ... [Continue]

07/15/2011 1

Gov. Arne Carlson: The Kevblog Interview

Former Gov. Arne Carlson I phoned up Republican former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson today and asked if he would answer some questions for the Kevblog ... [Continue]

07/01/2011 0

Scenes from a Government Shutdown

Around 750 state workers gathered on the Capitol steps last night in a vigil aimed at keeping the state government operating. The rally began at 9 ... [Continue]

06/30/2011 0

Minnesota Steadies For Govt. Shutdown

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul Small-government-minded Minnesotans may soon find out how miserable life will be when the Gopher State becomes a ... [Continue]

04/08/2011 0