Riverwalk Market Fair Now Open
Northfield’s summer Saturdays boast a new event: the Riverwalk Market Fair. Come, meet your neighbors and enjoy an open air market along the Cannon River and shop for ceramics, original paintings and prints, jewelry, and unusual fine craft items. Local and organic produce and cut flowers, as well as artisan breads and pastries are also for sale. Hours […]
Belle Plaine Farmer’s Market Open
The Belle Plaine Farmer’s Market is open each Wednesday from 4-7 pm until October in Court Square Park in Belle Plaine. The Market is not just a place to shop for naturally grown local goods, its a social outing! Follow the festivities on Facebook.
End of session wrap up
With the help of Michael Howard here is my end of session wrap up video. I have to say I was sleep deprived but at least a day away from the marathon session. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Rep. Hansen’s end of the 2010 Session
We adjourned Sine Die before midnight (a day early). The Constitution requires that we cannot pass a bill on the last day of session therefore, we adjourned yesterday and the Governor called the legislature into session at 12:01 AM. There is an agreement on the budget, but not enough time to draft the bill. We […]
A Page from Rep. Hansen’s journal
Rep. Rick Hansen of South St. Paul, occasionally sends out updates to constituents and members, this one gives a flavor of what our weekend has been like. I thought you might find it interesting to read, especially since I haven’t blogged much the past month. We are currently sitting at our desks waiting for reconvening […]
Governor signs eminent domain law to protect landowners
ST. PAUL – Governor Pawlenty has signed legislation I authored to increase fairness for Minnesota landowners involved in an eminent domain process with utility companies. The law repeals the special exemptions for eminent domain given to utility companies involving high-voltage transmission lines and natural gas and petroleum pipelines. This new law is a victory for […]
Action on Eminent Domain Exemptions for Public Service Corps
My bill, HF. 1182 to remove exemptions for eminent domain proceedings for High Voltage Powerlines and Pipelines, passed on the MN House floor with a vote of 123 to 5 yesterday. This measure will protect property owners, making sure they are dealt with fairly in the taking of land through eminent domain. A summary of […]
State Economist praises the Federal Stimulus Money
A thorough and informative article was published by Doug Grow from Minnpost.com titled “Budget forecast highlights the vastly different federal stimulus views of Pawlenty and state economist.” As it states in the article, Gov. Pawlenty has been in “attack mode” regarding almost everything the Obama administration has been doing including the federal stimulus money. However, […]