Minnesota Independent

Pressure mounts for Pawlenty to apply for federal Medicare funds

By Andy Birkey | 08.25.10 | 8:09 am

Democratic leaders in the Minnesota Legislature urged Gov. Tim Pawlenty Tuesday to apply for $236 million in federal health care money. In a letter to the governor, Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and House Majority Leader Tony Sertich wrote that it would be “irresponsible” for the state to not seek the funds when many patients in Minnesota are struggling with the tough economy, adding, “You cannot let political ambition get in the way of doing what’s right for Minnesota.” They join the Minnesota Medical Association and the Mayo Clinic in calling for Pawlenty to secure the funds for Minnesota.

KSTP, MPR: Emmer missed-votes ad ‘essentially accurate’

By Paul Schmelzer | 08.19.10 | 3:57 pm

Two fact-checks done by local news outlets find that the Alliance for a Better Minnesota’s newest ad, which claims “Tom Emmer missed one out of every five votes in the state legislature,” is accurate — with caveats.

Candidates make final push in DFL gov race

By Jon Collins | 08.10.10 | 3:17 pm

DFL gubernatorial candidate Margaret Anderson Kelliher, at a financial disadvantage compared to her self-financed opponents, made a flurry of last minute campaign stops Tuesday, including a visit with voters at the Midtown Global Market in south Minneapolis with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Her challengers, Mark Dayton and Matt Entenza, were likewise out trying to grab any remaining votes in the race that’s expected to be tight — Entenza chalking up 12 meet-and-greets throughout the day.

Primary will test reNEW MN’s strategy

By Jon Collins | 08.10.10 | 8:01 am

Tuesday’s primary election will be the next testing ground for reNEW Minnesota’s long-term progressive effort, as the group seeks to flex its muscles in a statewide campaign by winning the day for Margaret Anderson Kelliher.

In final push, Kelliher campaign releases video citing historical firsts

By Jon Collins | 08.09.10 | 1:08 pm

The day before the primary decides which state Democrat will go up against Republican candidate Tom Emmer, DFL-endorsed Margaret Anderson Kelliher has released a final video.

Dayton snags Iron Range endorsement, solidifies influence in region

By Jon Collins | 08.03.10 | 3:12 pm

The Mesabi Daily News endorsed Mark Dayton for the DFL nomination for governor this weekend, giving Dayton yet another advantage in an important corner of the state for DFL politics.
The MDN cites Dayton’s commitment to jobs, and service…

Kelliher at top of DFL class for bio-sciences and medical

By Jon Collins | 08.02.10 | 12:39 pm

MedCity News, an online venue for medical news, rated Minnesota’s DFL gubernatorial candidates today, with Minnesota Bureau Chief Thomas Lee (formerly of the Star Tribune) putting House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher at the head of the pack, despite bitter…

Minnesota’s chapter of the National Organization for Women surprised some when it endorsed DFLer Matt Entenza over Margaret Anderson Kelliher, the first woman endorsed by a major party for governor. Yesterday the group changed course, endorsing Kelliher as well.