The Daily Digest 8-1-06 #2

Posted at 5:23 PM on August 1, 2006 by Tom Scheck (3 Comments)

I had the time to update the digest. I also need to hit the ground running on Wednesday so that digest may take a while. Hopefully this keeps you full.

First off, the candidates for Congress and the U.S. Senate debated the issues at Farmfest today. MPR, the Star Tribune and the AP all have stories on the debates.

The St. Cloud Times focuses on the candidates in the Sixth Congressional District.

Farmers are concerned about the drought. MPR and AP have stories on what government officials are doing to address all of the dry land.

Rachel Stassen Berger with the St. Paul Pioneer Press says Minnesota's politicians have discovered YouTube.

Here's what to watch for on Wednesday...

The MNGOP says Mike Hatch is using the office of Minnesota Attorney General's office for political gain. Party Chair Ron Caryey will discuss new developments regarding Hatch. This event comes less than a week after the chair of the Independence Party made similar accusations. Hatch is the DFL endorsed candidate for governor.

The endorsed candidates for governor debate the issues at Farmfest. DFL Senator Becky Lourey, who is challenging Mike Hatch in the DFL Primary, says she'll talk with reporters before the event begins.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will be in Minnesota. She'll be touring an Ethanol plant and will appear at Farmfest for an energy forum.

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman gives his budget address at 11:30.

DFL Senator Linda Berglin and the SEIU announce that they'll file a lawsuit challenging the legislation approving the Maple Grove Hospital. The union believes it violates the Minnesota Constitution because it favors one business over another. Republican Senator Warren Limmer, who backed the bill, will give comments after the announcement.

The DFL candidates for attorney general debate the issues at a forum sponsored by the DFL Feminist Caucus. The debate is at the Hennepin County Government Center, Lower Level, Jury Assembly Room at 7 pm.

Finally,

Congratulations to Nora Kaitfors of Duluth who made the "The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill." I originally reported that no Minnesotans made the list but was corrected by some sharp eyed viewers.

Check out MPR's Campaign 2006 site for in depth information about many of the candidates.

Comments (3)

Actually, at least one Minnesotan is [deservedly] on the 50 most beautiful on the Hill list...

'Nora Kaitfors, aide, Rep. John Olver (D-Mass.)

... A native of Duluth, Minn., she started as an intern to Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.), who represents her home district. She joined Olver's office in 2004 and has been there ever since in several different roles.

Like many Minnesotans, she is fond of home and says she wouldn't mind going back one day, probably to work in state politics. "States are really taking the lead," she said.

She takes pride in being "Minnesota Nice," which she describes as "passive-aggressive but nice and sweet at the same time." '

Posted by Anonymous | August 1, 2006 10:22 PM

Actually.. One Minnesotan on the list.

"Nora Kaitfors, aide, Rep. John Olver (D-Mass.)

A native of Duluth, Minn., she started as an intern to Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.), who represents her home district. She joined Olver's office in 2004 and has been there ever since in several different roles.

Like many Minnesotans, she is fond of home and says she wouldn't mind going back one day, probably to work in state politics. "States are really taking the lead," she said.

She takes pride in being "Minnesota Nice," which she describes as "passive-aggressive but nice and sweet at the same time."

Posted by F | August 1, 2006 11:28 PM

you're right- my quick scan for "minnesota" should have taken a bit longer. i'll correct.

Posted by tom scheck | August 2, 2006 7:44 AM

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