Still waiting for Mimi’s reply May 19, 2009 Hi Harry, I am heading out the door for a full day of meetings but first wanted to tell you how much I appreciate… Continue Reading
Aw Mimi. We’ve got to stop meeting like this. May 19, 2009 I was sent the triumphant email Mimi Larson sent her Move Duluth Forward troops. I’m glad she draws attention to my blog even while… Continue Reading
What the heck? May 19, 2009 We retrieved a copy of the letter of complaint against Let Duluth Vote that Move Forward Duluth sent to the St. Louis County Attorney… Continue Reading
The Editorial Board May 19, 2009 I got a call from the Trib’s Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick this morning inviting me to come up to his office tomorrow (Wednesday)… Continue Reading
More affidavits May 19, 2009 After crawling in bed at 2AM last night I was a little surprised to wake up just before my 6AM alarm. I had work… Continue Reading
“By Golly!” May 19, 2009 I knew Mark Stodghill was a fair minded reporter. Here’s the nub of his story today: Harry Welty of Let Duluth Vote blamed himself… Continue Reading
The python squeezed harder May 19, 2009 Not much of a story but a big picture in the Trib’s front page. As the District continues to use carrots and sticks to… Continue Reading
A little light reading May 19, 2009 I finally made time tonight to read the latest submission to the court from the attorneys for ISD 709 and JCI. It was a… Continue Reading
Move Foward Duluth has a bridge to sell May 18, 2009 From the Move Forward Duluth press release: “MoveForwardDuluth has taken no position on a whether there should be a referendum on Plan D; instead… Continue Reading
A good laugh May 18, 2009 I’m still laughing. I just got a call from Joel Runck a reporter from KBJR TV. It seems Move Forward Duluth which spent untold… Continue Reading
The lies of Keith Dixon #4 and 5 May 18, 2009 Dr. Dixon told his first recorded lie in Duluth just three days into the job. His arrival in Duluth coincided with the completion of… Continue Reading
One Trib editor seems to understand what education is all about. Hint. Its not bricks and mortar. May 17, 2009 This is a wonderful column. Chuck Frederick gives all the credit for the enrollment jump at St. Jeans to its beloved and about to… Continue Reading
Glass replies to Dixon May 17, 2009 Gary Glass’s reply to Dr. Dixon’s unsupported claims in Friday’s Trib made it to today’s paper. I quote them in full and heartily concur…. Continue Reading
Financial Freefall May 16, 2009 I met with former Duluth School Board member and retired banker Rich Paulson this morning to discuss his ongoing investigation of the School District’s… Continue Reading
Dixon at his best May 16, 2009 There have been two recent examples of Dr. Dixon’s powers of persuasion. First came the listing of his bland and unsupported non sequiturs in… Continue Reading
Giving the Budgeteer its due May 16, 2009 I’ve been tough on the Trib for its coverage of the Red Plan. Although its also part of Forum Communications I have to tip… Continue Reading
Today’s thank you note May 16, 2009 And what would that school be? The one we don’t have any buyers for, according to Dr. Dixon, and that we will be selling… Continue Reading