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Minnesota elections: Why we must open the gate to minor parties Our state’s current restrictions on groups like Libertarians are, well, un-American. These three reforms will help level the playing field. By Chris Holbrook

“Nothing flatters vanity, nor confirms obstinacy in Kings more than repeated petitioning, and nothing has contributed more than that to make the King absolute.” — Thomas Paine It is high time we modernize election law in Minnesota. Statute 200.20.subd.7 states that a minor political party must achieve 5 percent of the statewide vote in the

2019-04-17T14:15:04-05:00April 17th, 2019|0 Comments

HOMESCHOOLING PERSEVERES DESPITE PRESSURE FROM THE LEFT

https://unsplash.com/photos/o3tIY5pIork Homeschooling Perseveres Despite Pressure From The Left Homeschooling is becoming an increasingly popular method of educating children as families move their children into a more conservative approach to education. Around 1.7 million children in the U.S. are in the homeschooling system and while there are many reasons, a resounding leftist approach to education is a major

2019-04-16T10:54:35-05:00April 16th, 2019|0 Comments

Roger Parras (L) re-appointed in St. Peter

Former St. Peter council member tipped for vacancy ST. PETER — St. Peter Mayor Chuck Zieman tabbed a familiar face to fill an upcoming City Council vacancy Friday, clearing the way for council members to finalize the appointment at Monday's meeting. Zieman recommended former Council member Roger Parras among the 10 applicants who submitted letters

2019-04-15T06:24:48-05:00April 15th, 2019|0 Comments

Libertarian Party Versus Independence Party: What are the Differences?

ARTICLE BY: James Jenneman Independence Party of Minnesota Background The insurgent candidacy of Texas billionaire Ross Perot in the 1992 presidential race that, like most elections, presented no good options from the two big parties, was the most successful “third party” run since Theodore Roosevelt’s run on the Progressive Party ticket. Perot’s ultimately unsuccessful presidential

2019-01-02T16:06:12-06:00September 11th, 2018|0 Comments

Full house in race for Maye Quade’s seat

Matthew Swenson announces campaign in House 57A Matthew Swenson officially declared his candidacy for the 57A seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Swenson is a resident of Apple Valley and has a professional background in education. He said in a press release that he decided to run for office as a Libertarian to offer

2019-01-02T16:06:13-06:00July 16th, 2018|0 Comments

Minnesota elections: Why we must open the gate to minor parties

“Nothing flatters vanity, nor confirms obstinacy in Kings more than repeated petitioning, and nothing has contributed more than that to make the King absolute.” — Thomas Paine It is high time we modernize election law in Minnesota. Statute 200.20.subd.7 states that a minor political party must achieve 5 percent of the statewide vote in the

2019-01-02T16:06:13-06:00July 11th, 2018|0 Comments

Mankato’s Heather Biedermann Elected Libertarian National Delegate

MANKATO, MINN. — Heather Biedermann of Mankato was among 19 Minnesotans elected as a national delegate following the Libertarian Party of Minnesota state convention held in Maple Grove on April 14. This will be the first time Biedermann has served as a Minnesota delegate and her first convention. A recent member of the Libertarian Party,

2019-01-02T16:06:13-06:00July 11th, 2018|0 Comments

Cosmos resident elected Libertarian national delegate

Jill Galvan of Cosmos is among 19 Minnesotans elected as a national delegate at the Libertarian Party of Minnesota State Convention April 14 in Maple Grove. This is the first time Galvan has served as a Minnesota delegate. According to a press release, she is a leader for Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, and intends to

2019-01-02T16:06:13-06:00July 11th, 2018|0 Comments