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FiveThirtyEight: Political Geography: Minnesota
Minnesota's reputation as a liberal bastion obscures the fact that the state's Republican Party is deeply conservative, and has grown more so over the last decade.
GOP gets Minn. focus now, uphill fall fight awaits
In presidential politics, Minnesota is as close to a Democratic fortress as states come.
Slap Shot: Minnesota Holds On to Conference Lead
The University of Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team did not play over the weekend but remained in first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri: What to Look...
Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri are host their voting contests Tuesday, marking the first day in the 2012 cycle to see contests in multiple states. Colorado and Minnesota will have caucuses, and Missouri will hold a primary, though that state will also hold another voting...
Minnesota Power's Bison 1 Wind Energy Center...
Renewable energy is flowing to the power grid from Minnesota Power's newest wind farm near New Salem, N.D., where the company has commissioned 15 state-of-the-art wind turbines, co
Minnesota Power Resource Study Informs Long-Term...
Minnesota Power, a division of ALLETE , today filed a study with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission that examines how pending EPA regulations, predicted regional
Love suspended for stamping on Scola
Minnesota forward Kevin Love was suspended two games without pay by the NBA on Monday for stamping on Luis Scola as the Houston player lay on the court during a game on Saturday.
Santorum hopes to 'reset' Republican race in...
White House hopeful Rick Santorum on Sunday said a win in Minnesota -- where he is leading polls -- could "reset" the Republican race and vowed to push through to the party's August convention.
Minnesota Ice Fishing Shanty Rentals that Won't...
Headed to Minnesota for an ice fishing excursion and wondering where you can rent a lake-front cabin and an ice shanty? Well, I have you covered. Here are a few suggestions: Lake Winnibigoshish Looking for copious amounts of perch?
Skiing at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota
One of the most popular places to ski in northern Minnesota is Spirit Mountain (located at 9500 Spirit Mountain Place, Duluth). Although it isn't a very big skiing area, its 700-foot vertical drop is steep for the region, and it boasts the largest terrain park in the Midwest.
Verizon Wireless Invests $132 Million in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $132 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Minnesota, including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...
Minnesota's conservative shift could pose problem...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota once took pride in progressive reform and political consensus.
Minnesota is a 'Tossup'
The heavy influence of the conservative and tea party movements make Minnesota's caucus on Tuesday one of Newt Gingrich's best-and possibly his only-hope for an outright win in the month of February, which features contests in states favoring Mitt Romney.
Donaldson Foundation Supports Minnesota Zoo...
Donaldson Company is pleased to announce that the Donaldson Foundation has awarded $10,000 to the Minnesota Zoo in support of the Investigators Program. The award will b
Minnesota, Colorado: GOP Race Turns Competitive...
By all indications, the Republican poll scenario in Minnesota and Colorado will be as volatile as it can be.

Olmsted County Fair quadruples its proceeds, despite no admission fee
The Olmsted County Fair this summer made four times as much money as it did last year, despite not charging an admission fee, said the fair board's President Terry Leary. The fair, which ran July
Volunteer opportunities with the United Way
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Corrections
• Olmsted County's Chester Woods Park will be closed for day use Saturday through Nov. 27 to allow hunters with permits to cull the herd. The ending date was incorrect Wednesday.
Leuning sworn in as new judge in Albert Lea
A former Command Judge Advocate for the Navy, and senior assistant Olmsted County attorney was sworn in Friday in Freeborn County a new Third Judicial District judge. Ross Leuning was a Command Judge Advocate for
New Podulke on the Olmsted County ballot
The name is familiar, and the political views are, too. But the candidate this time for the county commissioner's seat in Olmsted County's District 1 is Stephanie Podulke, not her husband, longtime commissioner Mike Podulke.<br
Stuff-the-Bus event collects school supplies for...
In an effort to help provide school supplies for children in need, the United Way of Olmsted County's Running Start for School program is having a Stuff-the-Bus event. Running Start for School provides
Olmsted Medical Center rolls out electronic...
Olmsted Medical Center is moving to a new system to allow patients to go online to pay bills and schedule appointments. "Basically we're trying to give up a little of the control that health care
Root River Park open house on Saturday
Olmsted County's newest park, Root River Park, will host an open house event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Wagon rides, refreshments, and presentations by park staff about the new, 90-acre park will
State government closure hits lives differently
Workers in Olmsted County's Oxbow and Chester Woods parks were anticipating a higher volume of campers Friday, as people who had hoped to camp in state parks were forced to make alternative plans. <br
Government offices will be closed Monday for 4th...
Many offices and businesses will observe the Fourth of July holiday on Monday by either closing or reducing hours. They include: • Most city, county, state and federal government offices, including Olmsted County and the
County officials sorting out shutdown impacts
Child-care assistance and chemical dependency treatment are among the state services that won't be available during a shutdown, causing widespread pain, Olmsted County officials said. In addition, state highway construction
Mayo has school challenge for blood donors
Mayo Clinic invites Olmsted County high school students 16 and older to donate blood in this year's School Pride Challenge. Participants can donate at the Hilton Building downtown or at Saint Marys Hospital or at
Rural Hayfield man critically injured after his...
A rural Hayfield man was critically injured Thursday night after his motorcycle hit a dog and skidded about 50 feet, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office. Steven Mark Senjem, 48, was southbound on Olmsted
Olmsted Medical Center lecturer advises adaptive...
The sixth annual Olmsted Medical Center Founders Lecture brought an expert in "adaptive leadership." Dr. Val Ulstad, a cardiologist, educator and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits senior fellow, offered leadership insight to a crowd of about
Public safety center, Fillmore County veterans'...
ST. PAUL — A bill that would allow construction of a Southeast Minnesota Public Safety Training Center in Olmsted County and a new veterans' cemetery in Fillmore County won approval Wednesday from a key Senate committee.
Former coroner's Mayo records will not be opened
The Mayo Clinic human resources file of former Olmsted County coroner Dr. Eric Pfeifer will not be opened as part of an upcoming homicide trial, according to an order from an Olmsted District Court judge.
Back and Forth: Fair and festival season is coming...
Terry Leary is excited about the Olmsted County Fair Board’s decision to make this summer’s fair a free fair. The new Olmsted County Fair president knows her job is big and challenging. Take note: The
Senior assistant Olmsted County attorney finalist...
ST. PAUL — A prosecutor in the Olmsted County Attorney's Office who is serving as a Command Judge Advocate in Iraq is among the four candidates being recommended by the Commission on Judicial Selection to Gov. Mark
Weekly siren testing resumes in Olmsted County
Weekly tornado warning sirens starts at 10 a.m. today and will continue at the same time on Wednesdays through the spring and summer, according to the Homeland and Emergency Management division of the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office.<br
Work starts on home for chronic inebriates
With snow in the air, Tuesday was "not a good day to be homeless," said Olmsted County Commissioner Judy Ohly. "But then again," she added, "no day is a good
Judge to weigh request to review coroner's...
The decision on whether to open the Mayo Clinic personnel files of former Olmsted County coroner Dr. Eric Pfeifer for court inspection was taken under advisement Thursday by a judge in Olmsted County District Court.
Rail board violated open meeting law, state rules
By starting a meeting 45 minutes early, Olmsted County violated the notice requirements of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, the state Department of Administration found after a review. An April 8 advisory opinion filed by
Bill to ban synthetic marijuana advances
ST. PAUL — Sitting before a state Senate committee, Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem told lawmakers on Thursday that action needs to be taken now to get synthetic marijuana out of stores and off the streets.
Heard on the Street: In Chatfield, Skippy's sells...
The sale of Chatfield's grocery store topped Olmsted County's commercial real estate sales in March by selling for $1 million. The former Skippy's on Chatfield's Main Street sold to Sunshine
Single candidate eliminates need for Olmsted board...
Tuesday was the last day people could file as candidates for the Olmsted County District 1 commissioner position that became available when commissioner Mike Podulke died. The only person who has filed is Podulke's wife Stephanie Podulke.

  Former Olmsted County coroner hired for top job in...
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