National watchdog group Watchdog.org featured FFM's piece on MN voter laws and how they stack up against the other 49 states. Check out the piece on Watchdog.org by following this link. …
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MN's Nation-Leading Voter Turnout Rate Offset by Lower Requirements for Voter Registration
MINNEAPOLIS, MN--On Tuesday, when voters across the nation go to the polls and cast their votes, Minnesotans can expect to be at or near the top in turnout again. Minnesota is recognized as a perennial leader in voter participation, with eligible voters often turning out at a higher rate than any other state in the nation. Most recently, in 2008, 78 percent of Minnesota’s eligible voters cast a …
Star Tribune: New Prague Golf Club Teetering on the Brink
Dave Peterson's article on the failing New Prague golf course mentions FFM. Excerpt: "Hanging over the whole discussion is the issue of where the state's politics are heading. A lot of small towns are heavily subsidized by state aid, which is helping them prop up money-losing amenities such as golf courses. Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer's running mate, Annette Meeks, a …
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