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GOP senators look at 2013 legislative session

After serving in the minority during the recently concluded 2013 legislative session, two central Minnesota state senators reflected on the session this week and on the impact of the laws...

by Mike O'Rourke

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Ward now target of recall petition

A second recall petition against a Crow Wing County lawmaker who voted in favor of gay marriage has been initiated. Rep. John Ward, DFL-Baxter, is the subject of a recall petition initiated by Doug Kern of rural Brainerd and Tony Bauer of...

by Mike O'Rourke

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Gazelka disappointed in Senate vote

Sen. Paul Gazelka, an opponent of the gay marriage legislation that passed in the state Senate 37-30 Monday, said he believes the passage of the law will devalue and eventually decrease the number of marriages.

by Mike O'Rourke

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Recall petitions against Ward, Radinovich dismissed

By MIKE O'ROURKE Associate Editor Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea Monday dismissed proposed recall petitions against Rep.

by Mike O'Rourke

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Area lawmakers give mixed review to session

One area lawmaker gave the 2013 legislative session an F for failure. Another legislator said the session was characterized by at least one vote that will be remembered in history. Rep.

by Mike O'Rourke