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Franken criticizes GOP ‘perversion of the filibuster’

By Andy Birkey | 03.16.10 | 4:18 pm

frankenfilibusterSen. Al Franken took to the Senate floor Tuesday to criticize GOP use of the filibuster to slow down the work of the Senate, noting that at times Republicans will filibuster something only to later vote unanimously for it.

Kline: Canadians flock to Minnesota for health care, Mall of America

By Andy Birkey | 06.11.09 | 12:01 pm

johnklineAdvocates of single-payer health care, a government-run alternative to private health insurance, had their voices heard in Congress on Wednesday, but Republicans are railing against the idea.
Minnesota’s John Kline,…

Minneapolis hip-hop group denied entry to Canada

By Dan Haugen | 04.25.08 | 2:45 pm


Local hip-hop act Atmosphere canceled a show in Toronto tonight after Canada apparently banned their entry into the country. A message on the group’s Facebook page last night says the show was scrapped “due to an immigration…

Homeland Security nails Madison Lake drug importer

By Leigh Pomeroy | 08.28.06 | 4:49 am

A slap in the face for Gutknecht and Pawlenty?

OR:

If you can’t find any terrorists, go after the citizens

To their credit, both Rep. Gil Gutknecht and Gov. Tim Pawlenty have championed legalized drug importation…