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Using IRV to eliminate primaries?
Instant Runoff Voting is interesting mathematically. And it offers some advantages in a three-way race; think Ventura-Coleman-Humphrey or Franken-Coleman-Barkley. But it is oversold when used to eliminate primary elections.
My Favorite Things (Summertime Division) / How can you improve on big ...
Gooseberry Jam on My French Toast: "Summertime always brings back fond childhood memories of July vacations spent at my grandfather's farm in Dassel, Minnesota.
Time stopped long ago in these deep woods, where the rotting lumber of a hunter's tree stand looks as old as the tree itself.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
As eagle population soars, so do conflicts with humans
Raptor Center volunteer Terry Headley captures a distressed bald eagle in May in Lake Elmo.
Education Notes: News from schools near you
Jennifer Parker, a teacher at Pilot Knob Elementary School in Eagan, was named a regional honoree in the Teacher Achievement category of the WEM Foundation Outstanding Educator Awards.
Deaths reported today to the St. Cloud Times: Julia Erickson, 87, Lake Elmo, formerly of Avon.
Plea entered in Lake Elmo rape case
A Lake Elmo man accused of barricading a 13-year-old girl in his house and raping her has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in Washington County District Court.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
Jury rules in 3M's favor in groundwater pollution case
The 3M Co. won a landmark court case Wednesday when a jury ruled against claims of Washington County residents suing the company over chemicals in their groundwater.
Vision Videos Empower Students
The 5th grade class at Lake Elmo Elementary School in Lake Elmo, Minn. was the first to create Tel.A.Vision videos was part of the pilot programs in spring 2008.
South Washington County Bulletin
Weekend planner: Wedding traditions program this weekend
Cub Scout Pack 644 is hosting a brat fest at Von Hanson's Meats, 9030 Inwood Ave., in Cottage Grove.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
GM gives reprieve to Bloomington dealership
The owner of Lake Elmo's Fury Dodge Chrysler hopes to be reinstated as a Chrysler dealer in the weeks to come.
9th grader from Lake Elmo wins very green award
Mother Nature has approved an award winning video. A girl from Lake Elmo has won a state competition for the Igniting Creative Energy Challenge.
Lake Elmo man arrested for DWI with son in car
A Lake Elmo man was charged with drunk driving and child endangerment after he was pulled over leaving a ballpark with his son.
Free admission set to celebrate parks
Saturday is Explore Your Parks Day in Washington County Parks, meaning free admission and family-friendly events all day.
County's 'Explore Your Parks Day' is June 6
The Washington County Board of Commissioners invites the public to experience the great outdoors by attending a oeExplore Your Parks Daya Saturday, June 6. On Explore Your Parks Day, no vehicle permits are required to enter any Washington County Park.
Cops, Teachers, and Small Businesses Take the Hit
The Chrysler and GM filings for Chapter 11 bankruptcy are all the headlines, but the sub-headings arena t getting much notice.
City, residents rally to save Lake Elmo dealership
City and business leaders along with residents in Lake Elmo will rally Saturday in hopes of saving a local Chrysler dealership.
South Washington County Bulletin
Weekend planner: Family nature outing Sunday
HEATHER'S HOUSE BENEFIT - For those who wish to donate to Heather's House - a foundation created to raise funds to buy and operate a home in the southeast metro for developmentally challenged young women - Applebee's is sponsoring a Dining-To-Donate day on Thursday, May 28, at 8380 East Point Douglas Drive, in Cottage Grove.
Recession reaches Old Glory: fewer buildings, fewer flagpoles - fewer flags
You can't put a price on patriotism, but sales of American flags haven't been flying so high lately thanks to the recession.
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