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Stadium backers don't believe everything they read
Dont believe everything you read, especially in sports blogs and columns about government issues. That is what some Minnesota politicians say after dealing with Vikings stadium issues for months, or ...
Posted on 4/23/12 at 3:13 AM
A Carrot Salad for a Veteran
In about 10 days, between 50 and 100 World War II veterans from the area will embark on a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorial to their wartime service and sacrifice. I'm sure if my dad, Er...
Posted on 4/7/09 at 3:23 AM
Book Report: The dirt: Even Puritans didn’t always come clean
By Dave Wood, columnist , February 25, 2013
Column: Statewide silica sand talks start at last: Lawmakers must balance state, local needs
The 2013 legislative session has been dominated by discussion of Gov. Mark Dayton's budget proposal and the need to restore structural balance to Minnesota's budget.By Matt Schmit , February 23, 2013
Book Report: Court documents reveal historical truths
By Dave Wood, Columnist , February 21, 2013
Book Review: Diary entries sum up tales of rich and famous
By Dave Wood, columnist , February 14, 2013
Column: Education district enhancing opportunites
For more than 20 years, the Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Kenyon-Wanamingo, Red Wing and Zumbrota-Mazeppa school districts have collaborated through the Goodhue County Education District to customize unique services for their most challenging students and complex service needs so that all students get the best education possible.By Cheri Johson , February 07, 2013
Book Report: Going back keeps stories going
By Dave Wood, columnist , February 01, 2013
Column: Bridging the region's entrepreneurs to resources
Our entrepreneur team is busy gearing up for Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's “Entrepreneurial Bridge” conference on Feb. 12 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato. Partners from across our region are joining together as sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, panelists, and attendees to provide a day of learning, sharing, inspiration, and networking.By Tim Penny , January 31, 2013
Column: Enhanced DNA collection boosted by U.S. Congress
The Legislature’s focus this session will remain on encouraging job growth and building upon Wisconsin’s improving budget outlook, and I am pleased that the governor made these goals his priorities in the recent State of the State address.By Sheila Harsdorf , January 28, 2013
Book Report: The rise and fall of empires
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 23, 2013
Column: Capitol has diminshed rural priorities
Would it make sense to you to put a Minneapolis lawmaker in charge of rural Minnesota funding priorities, particularly if you gave her the option to spend that money elsewhere?By Rep. Tim Kelly , January 21, 2013
Column: Port Authority's strategic plan sets the stage
The Red Wing Port Authority adopted a strategic plan that leads economic development for the city of Red Wing in 2013 and beyond. The plan is organized into five goals as follows:January 17, 2013
Confessions and pointers of a luxury hotel employee
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 17, 2013
Column: Tax hikes would cost jobs, wreck budgets
Even our most liberal Minnesotans will have a hard time disputing this statement: thanks to Republican-led leadership over the past two years, Minnesota’s future budget outlook has improved tremendously.By Steve Drazkowski , January 15, 2013
Book Report: Railway images take me down the tracks
By Dave Wood, columnist , January 11, 2013
Column: SMIF will focus on jobs, opportunities in 2013
Here at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, during the past year we highlighted our work in early childhood development.By Tim Penny , January 08, 2013
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