http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs ECM Publishers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:55:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What going on with some of the athletes on the University of Minnesota men’s basketball and football teams? Ten days ago the Gopher men’s basketball team was deemed a lock to make the NCAA Basketball Tournament and a solid pick to reach the Sweet 16. Today, it looks like coach Tubby ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/06/from-sweet-16-to/ Sixth District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, R-Stillwater, success at drawing thousands to Washington for a tea party rally yesterday was chronicled in the influential publication Politico. The publication noted the strong feelings the throng had for the second term Republican, but also quoted a Democratic spokesman with a "bring it on" mentality. “If ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/06/dems-to-bachmann-%e2%80%94-bring-it-on/ State DFL Party Chairman Brian Melendez had some thorny words for Gov. Tim Pawlenty on the eve of the governor's visit to Iowa. “After taking a beating in nearly every presidential poll for 2012, Governor Pawlenty is headed to the Ronald Reagan Dinner tomorrow so that he can pander to conservatives ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/06/state-dfl-party-chairman-melendezs-parting-bouquet-to-pawlenty/ As I write this posting, July 19, 2009 was a long time ago. Since then we launched our new preps web site, SportsPrepZone, which has been successful in attracting readers to the new venture. But that isn't the reason for this new-updated posting. As we look ahead to what should ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/06/fall-wrap-up-gives-way-to-winter-season/ Two days after winning reelection as mayor of Minneapolis, R.T. Rybak announced today (Nov. 5) that he filed the paperwork to create the R.T. Rybak for Governor Committee. In an announcement to supporters, Rybak said he's been open about his considering a run for governor and doubted his filing the paperwork ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/05/r-t-rybak-files-paperwork-for-running-for-governor/ Senate Tax Committee Chairman Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, candidate for governor, today (Nov. 5) called on Gov. Tim Pawlenty to call a special session in order to pass a bonding bill by the end of the year. "It's time to increase the state's bonding limits to create good paying construction jobs that ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/05/sen-tom-bakk-calls-for-special-session-to-address-jobs/ Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) officials today (Nov. 4) said since the unveiling of the Minnesota FluLine on Oct. 21, the line has received some 13,410 calls. Flu line traffic volumes remain high, said a MDH official. But on average a caller — only those suffering from flu-like symptoms are encouraged ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/04/mdh-officials-say-minnesota-fluline-remains-heavily-used-responisve/ U.S. Sen. Al Franken today (Nov. 3) delivered a major speech on health care reform on the Senate floor. Democrat Franken said now is the moment "to meet this great moral and economic challenge." Franken spoke of the need for a public option — those who oppose one, "don't choose it for ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/03/sen-al-franken-delivers-major-health-care-speech-on-senate-floor/ There’s evidence that the Sixth District DFL Congressional  leadership is going to wage a battle royal to defeat Rep. Michelle Bachmann next year . Her latest statement on the House Floor about sex clinics is an embarrassment to citizens of the district. When she visits her district, she listens and talks rationally. But. ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/03/dfl-plans-battle-royal-to-defeat-rep-bachmann/ House K-12 Finance Committee Chairwoman Mindy Greiling, DFL-Roseville, said she was surprised that some 57 local school districts have referendums on the ballot today. This proves that school districts are really pressed funds for them to place referendums in this troubled economy, she explained. "I always say where there's a will, there's ... http://www.hometownsource.com/blogs/index.php/2009/11/03/school-district-are-certainly-pressed-says-rep-greiling/