State Representative David Bly, MN District 25B

I received a memorable sample book when I was working in an elementary school program for emotionally disturbed children. The book dealing with behavior problems had the catchy and descriptive title, He Hit Me Back First. This book and title come back to me whenever I hear the complaint that so and [...]

If you’ve been following the energy theme in this blog, here’s something you might find of interest:
How our transmission grid works and doesn’t work, some pendinginfrastructure commitments that shape our energy future, and whatyou can do about it, with tips on effective public participation.
Carol A. OverlandUtility Regulatory Attorney
Thursday, March 17 @ 7p
Northfield PPG313 _ [...]

I received earlier today an update from Charles Skinner concerning the importance of following the rules when it comes to EAW requirements for operation of feedlots over 1000 animal units. Gordon Cumming will present information to the County Board regarding the Boards consideration of a CUP (conditional use permit) request without an EAW (Environmental Assessment [...]

To quote Michael Ventura, “Sam Adams, like many of our founders, believed democracy would flourish ‘as long as education was extended to the masses.’ An ignorant people cannot remain a free people.”
No Child Left Behind the President’s unprecedented education policy remains the focus of much debate across the country. This was no exception at the [...]

The State of the Economy“The US economy is headed toward crisis, and the political leadership of the country–if it can be called leadership–is preoccupied with nonexistent weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. The US economy is failing. The afflictions are serious. They could be fatal even if diagnosed and treated. America is losing [...]

I stood at the capitol steps with several thousand Minnesota citizens to pursuade the legislature to fairly fund education. It was cold but people were warmed by the passion and outrage of the speakers. Northfield was well represented with the two bus load contingent. I had a good visit with Rep. Patti [...]