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Here’s a quick video I made to update you on my work on the Energy Committee.

This has been quite a week at the Legislature.  Highlights include the  joint hearing  of the House Energy Committee with the Senate Environment and Energy Committee  on silica sand mining in southern Minnesota.  This is incredibly controversial because of the potential damage … Continue reading →

I had the opportunity to watch the Metcalf Junior High School Chess Team in action on Saturday and Sunday.  They are participating in a tournament at the Crown Plaza in Saint Paul. The impressive feature of this event is that … Continue reading →

Governor Dayton gave his State of the State Speech on February 6.  He recounted the past history of the state and the recent actions that contributed to the recession that we have endured.  He gave some details on the lack … Continue reading →

I had the privilege of attending a reception at the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday evening.  Governor Dayton is hosting a series of receptions for all members of the legislature.   He is providing an informal atmosphere for the legislators to gather in small … Continue reading →

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  The historical references in the speeches illustrated the activities and traditions that have been so important to the values that represent the character … Continue reading →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.