State Representative David Bly, District 25B

I visited with other members of Just Food Co-op, who were invited to the Public Library to hear an update on progress and planning for the new co-op. We also met the new manager, Stuart Reid, and other Co-op staff. After a brief discussion visitors were shown the dvd, “Sweet Soil: Local Farmers & the […]

Belle Plaine’s Barbecue Days is a once a year celebration of small town life. I have been attending for the past few years because as a candidate for Minnesota House Seat 25B, it’s a great way to meet people in the district. Belle Plaine celebration planners put out a new rule this year: “No politicians […]

This update from the Wilderness Society caught my attention. It shows that concerned citizens and active governments can still make a difference in their communities and for the environment:

Comments from WildAlert Subscribers Made the Difference! On Tuesday, June 29, 2004, Scott County, Minnesota, Commissioners unanimously rejected a permit for an amphitheater that would have been […]

Since the departure of former Commissioner Yecke, we have not heard much about NCLB, the President’s education act. Although across the country there is a lot of dislike of this unfunded mandate, it is difficult to encourage state legislatures to act against it, most likely because to reject it means loss of federal […]

Early Tuesday morning, I attended a Northfield Downtown Development Corporation meeting on taxes in downtown Northfield. Here I am visiting with At-Large Councilmember, Kris Vohs, after the meeting.
Wednesday, I attended the annual Hemenway Luncheon that featured Al Franken as the main speaker. I took a few minutes with Al before he spoke to […]

Speaker Sviggum threatens another DFL candidate
Well, I’m not the only one threatened by Speaker Steve Sviggum. Another letter, dated three days after the one I received, was sent by the Speaker to Jeanne Poppe, DFL candidate for House District 27B. Like my own race, this is a hot contest, where she lost by […]

I was endorsed by Education Minnesota this week. I welcomed this news, because this is an important endorsement to me - Education Minnesota is my union. I believe in the principles of the association and will be a proud advocate. I’ve been a member for nearly 30 years, and have been active […]