Monthly Archives: December 2011

Kev’s Top 11 for ’11

These are my picks for top albums of the year. I’d be happy to hear yours. 1.) Ryan Adams: “Ashes & Fire” 2. ) Adele: “21″ 3.) Tony Bennett: “Duets II” 4.) Blitzen Trapper: “American Goldwing” 4.) Yo-Yo Ma: “The … Continue reading

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Kevin at the ‘Bou

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Otis Redding Lives

… and he has returned as a woman. Fantastic.

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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 politics. It’s like pro golfers going to the driving range and hitting balls at each … Continue reading

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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 from Minnesota Management and Budget’s John Pollard, which tells the story pretty well. … Continue reading

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