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The Eagan Men’s Chorus [website] performed at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church on Eagan. They are always a treat to hear and I loved the selection of songs. Songs like “The Whiffenpoof Song,” “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” and “Battle Hymn of the … Continue reading →

I had a delightful time walking through the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden on Saturday morning. The weather was comfortable so that we could take in the sights outside as well as inside. There is a new gallery that houses the Bonsai collection. These plants are … Continue reading →

I attended Wellness Night at Pilot Knob School yesterday.   They had a a variety of healthy snacks like: vegetables with hummus or peanut butter dips, cheese and crackers, and fruit smoothies.  There were a variety of games to play, presentations, and table activities.  … Continue reading →

We worked on a series of bills this afternoon that covered a variety of topics.  The first bill of the day was Senate File 76, it designates a portion of Trunk Highway 23  as OFFICER TOM DECKER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.  Officer Decker’s … Continue reading →

We had a short session today. We passed two bills regarding Worker’s Compensation. H.F. 1378 has to do with modifying the Worker’s Compensation Court of Appeals personnel provisions.  It passed on a vote of 129-2. H.F. 504 eliminated the workers’ … Continue reading →

We passed six bills this afternoon that were passed by very large margins.  Two had to do with wiring money.  H.F. 194 is particularly relevant because there are so many scams going on.  It requires the money transmitter to notify … Continue reading →

On April 2, the House and Senate Energy Committees heard an interesting presentation on the global solar market by Ethan Zindler, Head of Policy Analysis for Bloomberg New Energy Finance.  He said the cost of solar installation has been decreasing … Continue reading →

Along with many others, I attended the rally for the Postal Service this afternoon at the Minneapolis Post Office.  The main theme was to keep the 6-Day delivery service.  A couple of speakers said the service was mandated early in … Continue reading →

I attended the performance of “Courting Harry” last night at the History Theatre.  It did an excellent job of get of illustrating the relationship between Warren Burger and Harry Blackmun from kindergarten through their tenure on the United States Supreme … Continue reading →

Hi, House File 1616, a bill requested by the City of Eagan, was heard yesterday in the Tax Committee.  It will provide Eagan with authority for Tax Increment Financing on the Lockheed property at the intersection of  Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle.  … Continue reading →