Otto immobile July 4, 2014 Two months ago I gave the State Auditor, Rebeccca Otto, a letter about my concerns about the School Board’s apparent violation of its public… Continue Reading
There is no there, part 2. November 8, 2014 So, I just read the Trib’s brief announcement that the report has been completed. Big whoop! Its still under wraps and for peace and… Continue Reading
Come on News Tribune. Treat Ellison fairly in your coverage of his campaign. October 20, 2018 My better half, once a critic of Keith Ellison, was happy to let me put this lawnsign in our yard today. I’ve spent several… Continue Reading
When I start Seething I think of filing for public office – and I’m seething February 1, 2018 I just dashed off my latest campaign finance report showing that I have $511 in the bank which I could put to use to… Continue Reading
Family tidbits for my Birthday December 9, 2016 On my birthday tomorrow I’ll take my grandsons on a Christmas Tree hunt. Claudia told the boys the other day that we would go… Continue Reading
Topeka homecoming October 25, 2016 In 2002 I visited my old Topeka home with my Mother just as Alzheimers was beginning to intrude into her life. I asked her… Continue Reading
Evidently Loren Martell is not the only person who thinks private accountants… May 22, 2015 …will be disinclined to bite the hand they audit and which feeds them: “[Minnesota State Auditor] Otto said she fears private firms will undercut… Continue Reading
Its not the colonscopy I hate September 22, 2014 My Buddy is on my case because I’ve posted several title only posts: Harry: There is nothing there. Your Buddy Yup, A couple nights… Continue Reading
Not mollified July 23, 2014 Jana Hollingsworth’s coverage is fair enough and the headline is right on. I’m not mollified. I’m pretty annoyed that an investigation touted as taking… Continue Reading
I’ll have to cut my trip to St. Louis short by a day July 18, 2014 Darn. I just got my Board packet delivered by mail announcing various meetings. The State Auditor’s office will finally report out its analysis of… Continue Reading
Nugget 4 – Singing the blues May 18, 2014 I’ve commented briefly about the Spanish 5 classes. I’m sure that the Board will now be shamed into making sure Denfeld students get that… Continue Reading
Still sweeping Red under the Rug May 8, 2014 Shielding Johnson Controls from public scrutiny is an old habit that just won’t die. Perhaps a few of my readers read the piece my… Continue Reading
The problems of one little school district… May 3, 2014 For six months since my election I’ve been blogging like someone walking on eggs. Even so, the traffic to my blog has been pretty… Continue Reading
Compare and contrast newspaper vigilance – Yay December 18, 2012 Calling a spade a spade. It’s time for state officials to address JCI’s activities by Marshall Helmberger Publisher, Timberjay Newspaper Tower, Minn. When is… Continue Reading