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Netroots Minnesota: Building Progressive Power.

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

With the recount now a thing of the past, it’s time to start thinking about how progressives can work with Governor Mark Dayton to create better Minnesota. This is an …

We Have a Governor!

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Big news–we have a Governor-elect! Congratulations to Mark Dayton, who will become the first DFL Governor in this state since 1986. Many think the MN Supreme Court’s decision to reject …

Time for Certifying Results.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Today is an important recount deadline–the last day to withdraw ballot challenges. Tom Emmer and Mark Dayton had until noon today to withdraw any ballot challenges they had made during …

Announcing: Netroots Minnesota 2011.

Monday, December 6th, 2010

It’s been a long year. We held the first ever Netroots Minnesota last November to start an important conversation about shaping the progressive agenda. Since then, we put our ideas …

Most Frivolous Challenges Withdrawn.

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Canvassing Board member and MN Supreme Court Justice had some harsh words for Tom Emmer’s legal team on the matter of frivolous ballot challenges. The Emmer campaign was allowed to …

New Report: 103,032 Minnesotans To Lose Temporary Unemployment Benefits.

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

A new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers details the consequences of Congress’ failure to extend temporary unemployment benefits, which expired on November 30th. Rep. Keith Ellison …

Recount Showing Same Results.

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

It’s day four of the recount and 82 out of the 87 Minnesota counties have finished hand-counting ballots. That’s more than 84 percent of ballots cast. Without a major surprise, …

Frivolous Ballots Dominate Recount.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

It’s day three of the recount! Heading into today, Mark Dayton’s team says they are just two votes shy of a 9,000 vote lead over Tom Emmer. Almost 70 percent …