Rick Nolan

Jan 31, 2014

Mining fight continues to roil DFL factions

At Tuesday night’s hearing over a controversial plan for the PolyMet open pit copper mine, a sharply divided crowd traded talking points about the risks and rewards of copper mining. It is a good bet that few were swayed from their original opinions by the three hours of testimony, the 59 speakers, the guy who performed a Pete Seeger-inspired anti-mining song, the prophecies of a pristine wilder[...]

Jan 28, 2014

The Capitol Note: State readies push for 2018 Super Bowl

Clark Sieben said Indianapolis saw $324 million worth of economic activity owing to it 2012 hosting gig.

Dec 20, 2013

The Capitol Note: Dayton addresses MNsure leadership change

Dayton said he had been speaking with the MNsure board on an increasingly frequent basis in recent months.

Dec 6, 2013

The Capitol Note: Forecast points to big surplus

Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Jim Schowaler said the Legislature and the administration should use a projected surplus to build up the state's reserve accounts.

Nov 22, 2013

The Capitol Note: Seifert declares bid for governor’s office

Seifert's roll-out was accompanied by perhaps the most comprehensive and ambitious gubernatorial platform yet seen in the race.

Nov 20, 2013

The Capitol Note: Vikings stadium construction to start in early December

The announcement signals the state reaching an agreement with Mortenson Construction on a $738 million contract.

Nov 19, 2013

Franken, Dayton endorsed by Minnesota AFL-CIO

Franken's 98 percent career voting record in favor of AFL-CIO positions is the fourth-highest among all U.S. Senators.

Oct 30, 2013

NRCC launches Obamacare strike at Walz, Peterson, Nolan

A national Republican group is hammering DFLers in three greater Minnesota congressional districts over the technical failures that have beset the rollout of the federal health insurance exchange.

Oct 25, 2013

Stewart Mills announces GOP endorsements for CD 8 bid

Mills, the only declared GOP candidate in that race so far, was endorsed by a number of prominent Republicans who represent parts of the 8th District.

Oct 18, 2013

U.S. Senate race looks to be a high-dollar affair

The modern Congress is often faulted for its inability to actually accomplish much. Even still, the members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are as good as ever in at least on area: Raising money toward their own re-election. In keeping with that trend, third-quarter Federal Elections Commission (FEC) reports find Minnesota’s delegation is pretty good at collecting checks, with at[...]

Oct 16, 2013

Mills outraises Nolan in 8th District race

Republican candidate Stewart Mills III outraised incumbent DFL U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan between July and September this year in the race for Minnesota's northeastern 8th Congressional District.

Aug 19, 2013

NRCC targets Peterson in new TV ad

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) will start airing a 30-second television spot in the Twin Cities and Moorhead on Tuesday. In the ad, Pinsburg farmer Eric Wieberdink says Peterson's support for cap-and-trade puts farmers at risk.