Recent posts
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Elections
Fields Fundraising Set to Top Past 5th District GOP Campaigns
Republican challenger Chris Fields’ fundraising is still a far cry from that of 5th District Rep. Keith Ellison, but he appears to have already surpassed GOP totals for the past two campa...
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Blog Post
On the Bachmann-Ellison Feud...
While I have been busy meeting with many of you this past week at events in the community, I have been asked to weigh in on the recent public feud between two of our Minnesota representat...
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Politics
Chris Fields Coming to St. Louis Park July 23
I'll be at Cooper Irish Pub in St. Louis Park on Monday, July 23, from 5-7 p.m. for a public meet-and-greet. This is a great opportunity to come out, meet me in an informal setting,...
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Government
It's on! The First Debate is Scheduled!
It’s on! I am excited to announce that Keith Ellison and I are scheduled to have our first debate at the Minnesota State Fair. The debate will be sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio and...
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Elections
Primary Absentee Voting Runs Through Aug. 13
Absentee voting is open for those unable to make it to their polling location on the Aug. 14 State Primary, according to Hennepin County Elections. Ballots are available through 5 p....
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Blog Post
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day! This 4th of July will be marked with parades, bar-b-ques, fireworks and time spent with family and friends, as it should be. As I am out and about soakin...
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Candidate Opposes Council Stand on Voter ID
Editor’s Note: Roger Champagne, a candidate to represent Senate District 46 in the state Senate, submitted the following letter to the editor in response to a resolution the St. Louis Par...
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Blog Post
It’s Time to Restore Integrity in Politics
Last week, in a shameful display of hyper-partisan grandstanding, Keith Ellison joined with other members of the Congressional Black Caucus in staging a walk-out during the vote to hold U...