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In China, I remember explaining the concept of campaigning to my adult English students. They laughed as I walked from one to the next, energetically shaking their hands and smiling. "See class? That'...
Posted on 10/19/12 at 9:54 AM
Flood notes: State helps now and seeks money for later
State officials reaction to northeastern Minnesota floods is two-fold: provide immediate assistance and prepare groundwork for receiving federal funds. State disaster officials flew over northeastern...
Posted on 6/22/12 at 3:17 AM
Thomas appointed client services manager in FCC's Ad Operations Department
FARGO, N.D. - Josh Thomas has been appointed the new client services manager in the Ad Operations Department, a new department in Forum Communications Co.'s Interactive Media Group. Thomas will be...
Posted on 5/12/11 at 3:22 PM
One man. In a box. For one month.
Let me see you move. Do ya know the jingle?It's from the do-groove commercial,with the guy dancing in the clinic waiting room.This campaign has now moved to a man-on-display at the Mall of America (MO...
Posted on 4/11/11 at 3:33 PM
Candidate notebook: Horner doubts Emmer, Dayton attraction
Tom Horner has his election victory formula figured out: Many people have not made up their minds about the three major governor candidates and the support of his two main opponents, Republican Tom Emmer and Democrat Mark Dayton, is so soft that voters will move to him late in the campaign.By Don Davis , October 09, 2010
It is not just Emmer, Dayton and Horner
The names Tom Horner, Mark Dayton and Tom Emmer are becoming well known across Minnesota, but four other names are on the state's governor ballot, too, and they are almost unknown.By Don Davis , October 03, 2010
State auditor candidates on the attack
It doesn't seem like Rebecca Otto and Pat Anderson like each other much. The two state auditor candidates may be running in a little-noticed race, but their rhetoric is like the hottest big-time campaigns can deliver.By Don Davis , October 02, 2010
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Questions aside, Dayton polls well
Questions about political poll accuracy are increasing this campaign season, but a couple of recent polls were good news for Minnesota Democratic governor candidate Mark Dayton.By Don Davis , October 02, 2010
Mayors launch online tool to get answers on state budget
With the state facing a $5.8 billion deficit, Minnesotans deserve detailed answers on how candidates for governor will close the budget gap, said the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman at a press event Wednesday as they unveiled a new website that will allow candidates and everyday Minnesotans to do precisely that.By Staff Report , September 04, 2010
'Stop treating us like garbage' campaign aims to boost recycling efforts
Annual recycling reports from counties in Minnesota show recycling rates in the state have leveled off since the 1990s. Although Minnesota has one of the higher recycling rates in the country, valuable recyclable material continues to be tossed in the garbageBy Staff Report , August 21, 2010
Candidates seek end to negative ads
Minnesota's three major governor candidates say they want privately funded negative advertisements to end, but television viewers should not get their hopes up.By Don Davis , August 14, 2010
Boisterous server audience greets Emmer
Ol' Mexico Restaurante and Cantina likely never has been as rowdy as Wednesday when governor candidate Tom Emmer met with food and beverage servers upset with him.By Don Davis , July 15, 2010
Tom Emmer to tour Douglas Machine today
Tom Emmer, a Republican candidate for governor, will stop in Alexandria today, Tuesday, as part of his "Freedom and Prosperity Project: Jobs" campaign.By Staff Report , July 06, 2010
Quam, wife of Matt Entenza, to visit Alexandria tomorrow
Lois Quam, wife of DFL gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza, will visit Otter Tail County and Douglas County on Thursday for a set of events to talk about Entenza’s vision for the state and to listen to residents about their hopes and concerns.By Staff Report , June 23, 2010
35 drivers pay for not wearing seat belt
In a recent two-week stretch, Alexandria police officers and Douglas County sheriff deputies stopped 201 motorists and cited 85 of them for various offenses.June 05, 2009
Disasters don't decrease with the economy
By Tara Bitzan , March 13, 2009
Advice for staying warm this winter
The “Stay Warm Minnesota” campaign now features a new Web site for information and resources to help Minnesota families get through another cold winter.December 23, 2008
Alexandria Area YMCA revises fundraising goal
Newly energized "Race to the Finish" campaign hopes to raise $1.8 million by February 15.December 08, 2008
Campaign sign thefts are up this year in county
With an election of historic proportions days away, citizens across the country and Douglas County have shown a renewed interest in politics this year. Thieves, too.October 29, 2008
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