A snow history September 3, 2013 I’m sixty-two years old folks. I collect Social Security. I don’t need to be on the Duluth School Board. I’m not needed by parents… Continue Reading
About those swimming pools – Pt. 2 October 27, 2012 As the last post pointed out Duluth’s mega school plan was never voted on in a referendum which made it as unique in Minnesota… Continue Reading
The Courts….Simonson and the DFL’s only hope September 14, 2012 I was helping my Church’s mens’ group over at the Seafarer’s Center scraping and painting windows when I unwittingly splashed my head with white… Continue Reading
George Balach on Dixon June 24, 2011 Succinct and pithy: On Keith Dixon: things to remember. He was offered the job when preferred candidates withdrew. He came from Faribault, Minn., where… Continue Reading
Mea Culpa tooa February 9, 2011 Ghost writing has been with us for a long time. Many Biblical scholars believe Moses really didn’t write the five initial books of the… Continue Reading
Swan Song 2 August 12, 2010 I must have needed a day to recover from the primary. I spent it outside in high humidity for ten hours cleaning out my… Continue Reading
My delayed Friday prediction August 10, 2010 This last week was the last opportunity for either 7th District candidate to 1. change voter’s minds. 2. charge them up to vote. I’ve… Continue Reading
Mutual Admiration Society August 5, 2010 If I haven’t mentioned the movie that charmed me when I was a kid called Best of enemies (I think) with David Niven playing… Continue Reading
My letter August 2, 2010 This is the letter I sent in to the Trib. They made no changes that I can detect: Reader’s view: Reinert didn’t listen to… Continue Reading
The Tsunami to Come July 16, 2010 This post is too important for me to leave unedited but I’ve got other tasks pressing on me. I will attempt to clean this… Continue Reading
The lost schools July 12, 2010 Today’s Trib also has the info on the progress at Ordean High and Grant Elementary School. I was sent an email a few days… Continue Reading
three more days for me June 25, 2010 As we speed toward the August 10th Primary I keep mental note of good days that tend to advantage me. I count the day… Continue Reading
10.5 % in Roger’s home court June 24, 2010 Yesterday was great. The heading above cuts to the chase. That’s my total vote at last night’s caucus. 8 votes out of 75 delegates…. Continue Reading
“donkeys” June 23, 2010 As I head to the DFL endorsing convention tonight I may tuck this post card in my pocket for good luck. On the back… Continue Reading
50 Days June 22, 2010 That’s the number of days Rep Margaret Keliher’s recent email to supporters said lay ahead to the hotly contested DFL Gubenatorial primary. That’s how… Continue Reading
Yesterday June 19, 2010 Its only been three hours since yesterday, Friday, June 16th. It was a busy day but I only added one post all day –… Continue Reading
Jaros Endorsement June 18, 2010 For immediate release June 18, 2010 For further information contact: Harry Welty Jaros endorses Welty for Senate Mike Jaros, western Duluth’s thirty-year DFL legislative… Continue Reading
Single issue candidate June 4, 2010 When Nick LaFave interviewed me he asked me if I was a single issue candidate. I had to laugh. Just look at the list… Continue Reading
Starting a Senate Campaign June 2, 2010 I filed to run for the Senate Seat being abandoned by Yvonne Prettner Solon (or is it Yvonne Prettner?) yesterday ten minutes before the… Continue Reading
Surely JCI’s new schools will solve all their problems March 9, 2010 Only after they are built there may be precious few students attending them. It sounds just like Duluth. Orr and Tower are in revolt… Continue Reading