Gregg Raisanen, Dean of Academic Affairs, at Alexandria Technical & Community College, recognizes 443 students for academic excellence for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher fall semester 2011. Isaac Hoffman of Grey Eagle is enrolled in the Welding Technology program. Sara Hoffman of Grey Eagle is enrolled in the Practical Nursing program. … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle Area students named to Dean’s List
Local Interest
Paul Anderson Announces Candidacy
On Monday, March 11, State Representative Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) formally announced his candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 12B. Anderson has served for the past four years, representing constituents in Pope County and parts of Stearns and Kandyohi Counties in House District 13A. In February, a five-judge panel released official maps showing … [Read more...] about Paul Anderson Announces Candidacy
Adrian Welle announces candidacy
Pierz City Council member Adrian Welle announced his candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives District 9B running as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party. As a result of recent redistricting this district is comprised of portions of Morrison and Todd counties. Welle was elected to the Pierz City Council in 2008. He currently serves on the cities Safety … [Read more...] about Adrian Welle announces candidacy
Legislative Week in Review: By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen
The Minnesota Senate and House took a brief pause from meetings last Wednesday as many of us traveled to Granite Falls to attend services for state Sen. Gary Kubly, who passed away March 2. The lawmaker and Lutheran minister served in both chambers and was remembered not just for his public service, but also for his soft-spoken personality and sense of humor. Protecting … [Read more...] about Legislative Week in Review: By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen
Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
This week promises to be a busy one here at the Capital in St. Paul. That’s because Friday, March 16th, is the first deadline for proposed legislation to pass through its first committee hearing. There will probably be a rush of bills submitted early in the week, and then committee meetings lasting into the evening the rest of the week as we hear as many bills as possible … [Read more...] about Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson


