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From the Bench: The small-town lawyer
I’m often asked what I like about my relatively new role as a District Court judge or what surprises I’ve had during the past two years. The most pleasant surprise has been a new-found and significant respect for the small-town lawyers who appear before me.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I’m often asked what I like about my relatively new role as a District Court judge or what surprises I’ve had during the past two years. The most pleasant surprise has been a new-found and significant respect for the small-town lawyers who appear before me.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Examine facts; understand implications
Minnesota is recognized nationally for the integrity of its election system. In two recent statewide recounts, the system was closely scrutinized by lawyers and other observers from both major parties.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesota is recognized nationally for the integrity of its election system. In two recent statewide recounts, the system was closely scrutinized by lawyers and other observers from both major parties.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Panel to consider Senate sex scandal attorney bill
A Minnesota Senate committee will consider an $84,683.50 attorney bill dealing with a scandal that forced the former majority leader to resign.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A Minnesota Senate committee will consider an $84,683.50 attorney bill dealing with a scandal that forced the former majority leader to resign.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
License of Alexandria attorney suspended
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently suspended attorney Kenneth M. Bottema of Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently suspended attorney Kenneth M. Bottema of Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Not proud of these statistics
In 1995, the Doe v. Gomez decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court required taxpayers to pay for abortions performed on low-income women. As of 2012, taxpayers have funded 62,350 abortions since the decision at a cost of more than $19 million.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
In 1995, the Doe v. Gomez decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court required taxpayers to pay for abortions performed on low-income women. As of 2012, taxpayers have funded 62,350 abortions since the decision at a cost of more than $19 million.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Courtroom drama parody to play in Staples
Tickets are now on sale for the Lamplighter Community Theatre production of "Sandbag, Stage Left or One Dead Dolly" in Staples.
Sunday, March, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Tickets are now on sale for the Lamplighter Community Theatre production of "Sandbag, Stage Left or One Dead Dolly" in Staples.
Sunday, March, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - McNamar has been endorsed by Minnesota Farmers Union PAC
As proven by the recent failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to even permit a farm bill to come up for a vote, the inability of our legislative officials to solve our country’s problems is the result of the refusal of the Tea Party wing of the Republican Party to compromise.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As proven by the recent failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to even permit a farm bill to come up for a vote, the inability of our legislative officials to solve our country’s problems is the result of the refusal of the Tea Party wing of the Republican Party to compromise.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Grandparent scam on rise; know the red flags
Seniors are often a top target for scammers, so it’s important they know how to identify signs of potential scams. Chief among these fraudulent schemes is the grandparent scam, wherein phone calls or e-mails attempt to fool seniors into thinking their grandchild (or a loved one) is hurt, or arrested and stranded in a foreign country, and in desperate need of money.
Wednesday, October, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Seniors are often a top target for scammers, so it’s important they know how to identify signs of potential scams. Chief among these fraudulent schemes is the grandparent scam, wherein phone calls or e-mails attempt to fool seniors into thinking their grandchild (or a loved one) is hurt, or arrested and stranded in a foreign country, and in desperate need of money.
Wednesday, October, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
1522492 Summons - Contract/Replevin
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
1522492 Summons - Contract/Replevin
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
1522492 Summons - Contract/Replevin
Wednesday, August, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Wednesday, August, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Letter - What Paul is just sayin' is just wrong
DuWayne Paul [Echo Press 9/12/12 Opinion Page] claimed Minnesota’s 2008 Senate election was affected by voter fraud, and the cure is a constitutional amendment requiring voters to provide a photo ID. He is wrong.
Friday, September, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
DuWayne Paul [Echo Press 9/12/12 Opinion Page] claimed Minnesota’s 2008 Senate election was affected by voter fraud, and the cure is a constitutional amendment requiring voters to provide a photo ID. He is wrong.
Friday, September, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Column - Bridges help people cross rivers
Did you know that Lady Diana was still alive before she died? I didn’t, either. Not until the other day, when I saw a headline that stated: Diana was still alive hours before she died Shocking. Just imagine, alive, then dead.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Did you know that Lady Diana was still alive before she died? I didn’t, either. Not until the other day, when I saw a headline that stated: Diana was still alive hours before she died Shocking. Just imagine, alive, then dead.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Election Notebook: Court challengers face uphill climb
Challengers to Minnesota Supreme Court justices say that their job is tough. Obstacles challengers point out include restrictions on collecting donations, making campaigns tough to fund against better-known incumbents.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Challengers to Minnesota Supreme Court justices say that their job is tough. Obstacles challengers point out include restrictions on collecting donations, making campaigns tough to fund against better-known incumbents.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Give the gift of a safe holiday
Shopping, decorating, baking and holiday entertaining are all part of what makes the holiday season a cherished time for family and friends. Although this may be the most wonderful time of the year, you may not realize it can also be the most hazardous; worse than any lump of coal.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Shopping, decorating, baking and holiday entertaining are all part of what makes the holiday season a cherished time for family and friends. Although this may be the most wonderful time of the year, you may not realize it can also be the most hazardous; worse than any lump of coal.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Column - 1987: School will not mandate hairstyles
SEPTEMBER 2002 An estimated 1,500 people oohed and aahed as 305 hot rods from the Minnesota Street Rod Association cruised up and down Broadway in Alexandria on Saturday. Dan Rooney and Candy Marquette lobbied to bring the event to town.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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SEPTEMBER 2002 An estimated 1,500 people oohed and aahed as 305 hot rods from the Minnesota Street Rod Association cruised up and down Broadway in Alexandria on Saturday. Dan Rooney and Candy Marquette lobbied to bring the event to town.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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