David Kjerland’s Celebration of Life

Last week I attend a celebration for David Kjerland who passed away on his birthday October 15th.  I was honored to read excerpts from an interview David gave about his experience teaching in Alabama in 1965.  It is not difficult to understand how this shaped David's life. 
You can find a copy of the interview on […]

Teaching and Legislating make for a busy schedule

I am now just finishing my first quarter teaching again at the ALC and I am finding it a challenge to keep up with all the demands of teaching at the same time I try to meet the demands of being a legislator.  I still find both jobs interesting and invigorating.  I have two interim […]

Rangers consider run for Governor

I received word yesterday that not only was State Senator Bakk thinking of running for Governor but my front row seat mate, Rep. Tom Rukavina is thinking of a 2010 run for the State's top job. Rep. Rukavina has not been afraid to take on the Governor on numerous occasions as he does here in […]

Flood Relief

The other day I received the following press release and thought I would pass it on as flood victims continue to need help:
For Immediate Release
Hotel & Restaurant workers host drive to restock kitchens for flood survivorsOct. 31-Nov. 2, at UNITE HERE Local 21 office, 105 N. Broadway, Rochester
Two and a half months after flood waters […]

HOUSE COMMITTEE TO VISIT NORTHFIELD ON SOUTHWEST BONDING TOUR

HOUSE COMMITTEE TO VISIT NORTHFIELD ON SOUTHWEST BONDING TOUR

BLY RECEIVES 100% VOTING RATING FOR SUPPORT OF CLEAN WATER AND ENERGY

BLY RECEIVES 100% VOTING RATING FOR SUPPORT OF CLEAN WATER AND ENERGY