Author Archives: Sandy

Governor Dayton released his budget  this week.  He met with members of the legislature on Tuesday afternoon to do an overview and take questions.  There are a number of bold proposals in his plan.  The Governor said this is the starting … Continue reading →

The Presidential Inauguration ceremony was both impressive and inspiring.  It truly made one very proud to be an American.  The historical references in the speeches illustrated the activities and traditions that have been so important to the values that represent the character … Continue reading →

On Thursday, January 17, I had the rare privilege of watching the chandelier in the  rotunda  of the Minnesota State Capitol being raised and lit.  It was at the level of the second floor and was raised to the top of … Continue reading →

On January 8, 2013,  the 88th Minnesota House of Representatives convened.  This first meeting is mainly ceremonial and administrative.   The roll call and most of the votes taken require verbal responses.  Representative Paul Thissen was elected to be the  Speaker of the … Continue reading →

Just finished DANGER SECTOR,  a mystery that was hard to put down.   The setting is off the coast of Maine and the main character is Brie Beaumont, a Minneapolis homicide detective.  Jenifer LeClair, the author, lives in Minnesota.

I am attending an environmental conference. The first speaker was Edward Mazria, the founder of Architecture 2030. He said a study showed that buildings consume 77% of the energy used. That being the case, he thought it was imperative that we start constructing buildings to be … Continue reading →

There is so much that has happened since Election Day.   The fact that we now have a legislature that will concentrate on fiscal stability, on education, and on protecting the working-class still casts a glow of excitement on conversations.  I … Continue reading →

A day set aside to honor all those who work and toil to earn a living.  I find it incredible that some public officials and candidates demean many of the workers in our community.   I see so many struggling to make ends meet … Continue reading →

Had a great time attending the neighborhood events!  Highlights included a dunk tank at Rasmussen College, one of the largest potted tomato plants I have ever seen at Boulder Court Apartments, the Mobile Pantry at the Eagan Resource Center, and … Continue reading →

I talked to some of the people holding signs in front of  the St. Paul Cathedral this morning in support of the workers of  THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT.  It seems Archbishop Niendstedt has decided that the workers of the The Catholic … Continue reading →